Is it SAFE TO EAT FRESH ALOE VERA PULP, STRAIGHT FROM THE LEAF?

Question

Is it safe enough to eat fresh aloe vera pulp directly from a freshly plucked leaf for medicinal uses? Ofcourse im talking about the aloe plant which is the medicinal plant.
I read on one site that it is not safe, so i was wondering if y'all could give me some insight!
thnx

Answer 1

You can certainly drink aloe vera juice that has been commercially prepared and is supposed to be 100% pure so I don't see why not. Many use the pure gel direct from the plant on cuts and other wounds, but I hadn't personally heard of anything eating the gel/pulp but I thought that maybe it is because it is quite challenging to get anything much out of it that way if your plant is quite small. But I have found a couple of links for those who are using the gel directly from the aloe vera plant itself rather than commercially produced aloe vera juice that I think it is worth looking at. The first one explains how to prepare the gel/pulp::
http://www.jojaffa.com/guides/aloe_vera.htm
http://www.yongfook.com/2005/02/28/hello-aloe-hello/

I think that as long as you are using the gel only and not any of the plant part itself then it should be OK.

Answer 2

Benefits Of Eating Aloe Vera

Answer 3

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Is it SAFE TO EAT FRESH ALOE VERA PULP, STRAIGHT FROM THE LEAF?
Is it safe enough to eat fresh aloe vera pulp directly from a freshly plucked leaf for medicinal uses? Ofcourse im talking about the aloe plant which is the medicinal plant.
I read on one site that it is not safe, so i was wondering if y'all could give me some insight!
thnx

Answer 4

I'm sure it's safe to eat, it's weird but since aloe Vera has medical qualities to it, I'm sure it wouldn't be poisonous, but i can't image it would taste too good though, i once had a sore near my mouth so i used a cut aloe Vera leaf and wiped some juice on the sore, then i accidentally licked my sore and the aloe Vera tasted awful, i wasn't nice.

Answer 5

I don't really think it is beneficial orally as it is topically. Scientifically I would air on the side of caution since there is not studies in the safety of Aloe Vera and the amount that could be considered safe orally. Basic suggestions to decrease Acid Reflux: elevate the head of your bed (aka not talking about pillows), do not eat before bed, do not consume spicy foods, avoid foods that can cause more problems with acid reflux (some have problems with alcohol), smoking cessation is key (this decreases your sphincter tone), take an antacid (OTC-Prilosec once daily in the morning 30 minutes BEFORE breakfast). I would also see your doctor to diagnosis your problem properly (since it may not just be acid reflux). Take care!

Answer 6

I'm not sure about eating it raw, but my grandma used to take the aloe vera pulp, and then boil it with some honey.

That tastes much better than if you eat it raw and by itself, and it made a great snack too.

Answer 7

hi, my mother has used aloe vera pulp every day for 4 months. she had liver problem, and after 4 months she made medical analysis to check liver level, but guess what ; the percentage of bad liver was reduced quit strong. Me to i use it and there is no such bad taste and also i use the slide part of the leaf in the face. its very good for skin as well

Answer 8

I've always known its qualities for topical use .....but if one wanted to eat a small portion of the fresh meat of aloe vera .....don't think it would be deadly per say .....

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Answer 10

Yes its safe, my father used and got help for kidney stone, he used to eat it first in early morning witout eating any thing else....plz visits sites for details http://www.consciouschoice.com/2001/cc1402/aloevera1402.html
http://www.purealoeveraonline.co.uk/site/1591021/page/757040
http://www.featured-articles.com/health/beauty/aloe-vera-medicinal-uses-interactions-dosage.html

Good luck