As first aid treatment for those minor
scrapes, aloe vera is one of the best available. A quality gel product
will not contain alcohols, and therefore not cause the stinging and
burning sensation other products may cause. The thickness of the gel can
also aid in stopping bleeding. (Aloe vera should not be used in place of
an antiseptic.) After the injury is cleaned and treated as needed, aloe
gel can be put on to help protect it and to speed the healing process.
Most aloe vera gel
products are non-toxic. This makes them a good
choice to include in your child's own first aid kit
or in with camping gear. When choosing a product, be
sure to read the ingredients and find a product
which lists aloe as a primary ingredient. It should
be listed first
or second.
Aloe vera can also be
found in many dental products for soothing of the
gums. Radiation and Chemotherapy patients may find
it very soothing for month irritations.
Aloe gel can also be
obtained by growing your own plant. The plants are
readily available and
quite easy to grow. Being a desert plant, they are
hardy and require very little water or special care.
A leaf from the plant can be removed near the base
and split open. Inside the somewhat tough exterior
is the precious aloe vera gel. The gel can be
applied to the skin directly from the leaf
or be scrapped from it and refrigerated for later
use.
By growing their own aloe plants, children can be
taught the responsibility of taking care of a
plant and learn what valuable contributions plants
make to our lives and our health.
Most aloe vera gel
products are non-toxic. This makes them a good
choice to include in your child's own first aid kit
or in with camping gear. When choosing a product, be
sure to read the ingredients and find a product
which lists aloe as a primary ingredient. It should
be listed first
or second.
Aloe vera can also be
found in many dental products for soothing of the
gums. Radiation and Chemotherapy patients may find
it very soothing for month irritations.
Aloe gel can also be
obtained by growing your own plant. The plants are
readily available and
quite easy to grow. Being a desert plant, they are
hardy and require very little water or special care.
A leaf from the plant can be removed near the base
and split open. Inside the somewhat tough exterior
is the precious aloe vera gel. The gel can be
applied to the skin directly from the leaf
or be scrapped from it and refrigerated for later
use.
By growing their own aloe plants, children can be
taught the responsibility of taking care of a
plant and learn what valuable contributions plants
make to our lives and our health. |
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