Juicing, or the extraction of juice from a fruit, vegetable or plant, requires the separation of the liquid from the pulp and skin. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, aloe juice or aloe latex is a bitter liquid, yellow in color, harvested from the leaves of the aloe vera plant. Aloe juice has a variety of benefits, including constipation relief and wound healing. Juicing an aloe vera leaf to remove the aloe latex requires little more than a sharp kitchen knife.
Step 1
Examine your aloe vera plant and choose the largest leaf. Cut the leaf at the base using a sharp kitchen knife or pair of scissors.
Step 2
Rinse the aloe vera leaf under warm water to remove any dirt or residue. Pat the aloe vera leaf dry with a clean paper towel.
Step 3
Lay the aloe vera leaf out horizontally in front of you. A clean cutting board or kitchen counter will suffice.
Step 4
Cut the aloe vera leaf in half, from tip to tip, using the kitchen knife. Stand the cut aloe leaves in a tall glass immediately after cutting, allowing the aloe vera juice to flow into the glass.
Step 5
Remove the aloe vera leaves from the glass after collecting the juice. Lay each of the cut leaf halves on the cutting board, insides facing up.
Step 6
Run a spoon over both halves to remove the aloe vera gel, which is also beneficial when used as a topical. Discard the leaves.
Tips and Warnings
- Store the aloe gel in a clean plastic baggie. Store the aloe vera juice in the glass covered with plastic wrap or a small covered bowl. Always refrigerate your aloe vera juice and gel immediately after extraction and in between uses.
- Speak to your physician before ingesting the aloe vera juice or gel. When taken orally, aloe vera may have negative interactions with certain medications. Pregnant or nursing women should not ingest aloe.
Things You'll Need
- Aloe vera leaf
- Kitchen knife
- Scissors
- Paper towel
- Cutting board
- Glass
- Spoon
- Plastic baggie
- Small bowl
- Plastic wrap
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