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Saoirse | 08-30-2009 08:18 PM
Aloe Vera What are your thoughts about Aloe Vera as a survival prep?

scyth | 08-30-2009 09:34 PM
Re: Aloe Vera Have kept a pot of it around for decades. Great burn ointment. Also keep in mind that vitamin E gelcaps are An even stronger burn ointment. Just prick them with your pocket knife and apply. scyth

Heimdhal | 08-30-2009 09:39 PM
Re: Aloe Vera Quote:
Originally Posted by scyth (Post 1895067) Have kept a pot of it around for decades. Great burn ointment. Also keep in mind that vitamin E gelcaps are An even stronger burn ointment. Just prick them with your pocket knife and apply. scyth
Vit E is good for more than just burns too. The gel caps are a GREAT thing to keep around. It helps with all sorts of cuts, burns, abrasions, etc. Helps reduce scaring as well and speeds up healing time. As for the OP. Definintly get a plant of aloe going, never hurts to have some around thats for sure.

MKS | 08-30-2009 09:40 PM
Re: Aloe Vera Quote:
Originally Posted by scyth (Post 1895067) Have kept a pot of it around for decades. Great burn ointment. Also keep in mind that vitamin E gelcaps are An even stronger burn ointment. Just prick them with your pocket knife and apply. scyth
Any idea on what the shelf life of vitamin E gelcaps is?

Heimdhal | 08-30-2009 09:46 PM
Re: Aloe Vera Quote:
Originally Posted by MKS (Post 1895070) Any idea on what the shelf life of vitamin E gelcaps is?
FWIW, the bottle I just got this past May has an expiration date of 11/12. In reality, they likley last much longer. In fact I've had bottles for about twice that long, but whether or not they remain as effective that long, I dont know.

bjgnome | 08-31-2009 04:44 AM
Re: Aloe Vera Aloe is edible as well.

horseshoe3 | 08-31-2009 06:00 PM
Re: Aloe Vera Don't mix aloe vera with Desitin. Since they are both good for heat rash, you would think that combining them would be even better. It's not. It sets up a heck of a reaction and burns like you wouldn't believe. Ask me how I found this out if you really want to know.

Bildo | 08-31-2009 06:26 PM
Re: Aloe Vera Aloe is extremely easy to grow.

Saoirse | 08-31-2009 07:37 PM
Re: Aloe Vera Quote:
Originally Posted by bjgnome (Post 1895489) Aloe is edible as well.
How exactly does one consume it?

Cassius | 08-31-2009 07:41 PM
Re: Aloe Vera Yeah just grow your own aloe plants. They're very hardy. If you get a burn, break off a leaf and the juice is just as soothing as the packaged stuff. Not a lot there but how often do you burn yourself? And almost always it's a small burn. If you have a serious burn you're gonna need more than aloe anyway.

Drumblebum | 08-31-2009 07:42 PM
Re: Aloe Vera Got fried at the beach this weekend... very glad to have a lot on hand. Good for more than just burns. Definitely have a little stocked away.

Cassius | 08-31-2009 07:53 PM
Re: Aloe Vera O yah, sunburns I guess. But really that's something you should avoid also, if you don't want melanoma anyway =P But I know it happens when you don't plan on it so :)

bjgnome | 09-02-2009 01:30 AM
Re: Aloe Vera Quote:
Originally Posted by Saoirse (Post 1896517) How exactly does one consume it?
Short answer: Remove skin and eat. It is often juiced, sometimes used in smoothies or deserts. Poached aloe recipe: http://www.norecipes.com/2009/05/20/...d-aloe-recipe/

scholarcoon | 09-02-2009 07:07 AM
Re: Aloe Vera Aloe plants are the easiest damn plant to grow. Put it in a pot and water it every once in a while if you remember. It will produce tons of offsets that you can pot up and give away to friends and family.

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