12/30/2023 0 Comments Recipe for aloe vera drinkHowever, some people suffer from an allergic reaction and side effects such as burning, eczema or itching. Topical use of aloe vera is believed to help acne- a clinical trial suggests that applying an aloe-based gel two times a day (along with medical soap and tretinoin gel) may help acne. Growing up in Singapore in the 80s, we ate aloe vera straight off the plant and were also taught to rub sunburns, skin rashes and mild burns with pure aloe vera gel (the inside bit of the aloe vera). In Singapore, we often add it to drinks and jellies, such as this sea coconut jelly. (I have heard that aloe vera is added to curries in India- if you can confirm this, please do leave a comment! □ ) It resembles a cactus and is grown as an ornamental plant, but also as a traditional medicinal plant used in skincare and food, typically desserts and drinks. If, like me, you are keen on growing your own herbs and vegetables, here is a link to edible garden classes in Singapore(as well as 10 other foodie activities.) What is aloe vera?Ī succulent plant that originated in the Persian Gulf, aloe vera ( Aloe vera, Aloe africana, Aloe arborescens, Aloe barbadensis) thrives in hot climates. Last week, however, it was extraordinarily sunny, and my plants condescended to sprout new leaves so I made a delicious salted egg popcorn with curry leaves, lemongrass chicken soup and then a pea eggplant curry. (My flat is so dark I've given serious thought to growing mushrooms at home.) Thankfully, there are a few plants which have bucked the trend: chillies, kaffir lime, lemongrass, pandan, a curry plant, spring onions and an aloe vera plant. There are few things as satisfying as cooking with produce that you've grown yourself (click here for edible Asian garden recipes), especially if you live in a light-deprived apartment which most plants don't like. Did you know that although aloe juice has health benefits, not every aloe plant is edible? Here are some tips on how to cook aloe vera.
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