Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

It is popular here for its cooling effects. The Guide of Poisonous Plants states the gel from an aloe plant is good for cuts, rashes and burns. But the inside of the leaves also contains latex, which can be confused with the gel.

When ingested, this can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, including cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting and red-coloured urine. Aloe latex can also irritate the skin. The plant rarely causes serious or prolonged illness. Buy an aloe vera product instead of using the plant directly for cuts and burns.

**after slicing off the skin of aloe vera, there's a layer of yellowish watery gel. this is the toxic part which must be thoroughly washed and cleaned b4 cooking or ingesting. only old leaves ve this and form meaty spotless flesh. younger a v leaves are spotted and only produce mainly gel.