There are more than 5 varieties of aloe, but only a dozen can be used as medicine and only a few can be eaten. Aloe vera L. and Aloe vera L. cultivated by Shanghai Agricultural College can be eaten as food, but aloe vera L. as ornamental plants can't be used as medicine or eaten, such as Aloe vera L. and Cui Hua palm. Aloe vera, which is eaten as a vegetable, still has a certain amount of restrictions and must be peeled. Professor Yang Jianrong from the Institute of Vegetables and Flowers of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences reminded that the current research shows that aloe has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, and it does have its unique efficacy in anti-cancer and beauty. However, different varieties of aloe have great differences in medicinal properties and efficacy, and people with different constitutions will have different effects when using aloe. Aloe emodin contained in aloe has the effect of "catharsis", and eating too much leads to diarrhea. People with weak constitution and children who eat too much may have allergic reactions, skin redness, rough skin and even symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aloe vera can make women's internal organs congested and promote uterine movement. It is easy for pregnant and menstrual women to cause abdominal pain, bleeding or severe bleeding. Patients with hemorrhoid bleeding and nosebleed should not take aloe either, otherwise, it will cause the condition to deteriorate. According to the prescription of traditional Chinese medicine, aloe should not be taken orally more than 5g, and the toxic dose is 9-15g. The toxic symptoms usually appear within 8-12 hours. In light cases, symptoms of digestive system, such as nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, acute diarrhea and hemorrhagic gastritis, etc. In severe cases, acute nephritis, oliguria, proteinuria, hematuria and other urinary system symptoms can be caused due to its strong stimulating effect on the kidneys. There are many kinds of aloe, but the aloe that has long been considered to have health care effect and edible is only limited to a few varieties.

aloe vera

is also called aloe vera or American aloe vera. On average, each plant has 12 ~ 15 leaves, which are arranged in a spiral shape. The leaves are thick and juicy, pink and green with white spots. With the growth of the leaves, the spots gradually disappear, and there are spiny teeth around the leaves.

features: it can be used in medicine, beauty and food. Its raw juice, concentrated juice and crystalline powder can be used as raw materials for various health foods. Because it is rich in gum, it has a very significant effect on skin health care and beauty, so it is often used as a raw material for beauty cosmetics.

Aloe arborescens

Also known as Xiao Mu Aloe, also known as Japanese Aloe, wood blade Aloe, and Tree Aloe, it is named because it looks like an upright tree. The leaves are gray-green, thin and long, with little gel content. Besides being eaten raw and juiced, they are also suitable for making edible family dishes, and can also be processed into healthy food or cosmetics. Aloe arborescens has been regarded as a folk herb for a long time and is widely popular. At present, it is considered as the best medicinal aloe species and has been put into commercial production in Japan and many countries.

features: it can be used in medicine, beauty and food.

China aloe

, also known as striped aloe, is a variety of aloe vera. Its stem is short, the seedling leaves are in two rows, and there are white spots on the back of the leaves, which do not fade with the growth of the leaves. The ability of dividing plants is extremely strong and has strong adaptability.

characteristics: it has certain medicinal value. Young leaves can be used as raw materials for aloe salad.

cape aloe

is also called cape aloe. Its stem is erect, its height can reach 3-6 meters, its leaves are 6-8 cm long, and its leaves can reach 3-5 pieces. It is big and hard, with spikes, dark green to blue-green, and has no side branches.

features: it can be used in medicine. Aloe recorded in many pharmacopoeias around the world is Cape Aloe. It is a traditional medicinal plant.

Soap aloe

The stem is short, the green leaves are about 5 cm long and slightly bent downward, the leaves have beautiful white spots and stripes, the texture is clear, the leaves are wide and fleshy, contain more gelatinous substances, and the medicinal properties are mild. It is often used as medicine among the people, but it is not recorded in the Pharmacopoeia. It has high ornamental value.

characteristics: it can be used for medicine and beauty. Other answers

With the global "Aloe fever", aloe has been planted all over China, and there are hundreds of acres of aloe planted in Xiamen and its nearby areas. Many people are asking, "I heard that aloe can be eaten, is it true?" Is aloe poisonous or not? Will it be a problem to eat more?

according to a large number of scientific research data, there are three kinds of aloe species that are widely planted all over the world, namely, China aloe, Cura? ao aloe and Japanese wood blade aloe (arborvitae aloe), which can be eaten, but the amount of each time should be limited. China Aloe is the safest. According to the test results of China Institute for Identification of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products, China Aloe has "no toxic side effects" (acute toxicity test and long-term toxicity test). Because people have different constitutions, it is generally no problem for a person to eat about 3 grams of fresh leaves a day, and it is safer for people with weak constitutions to eat 1 to 2 grams a day. Some people want to eat more in order to cure minor injuries and ailments. It is generally believed that controlling diarrhea within one day after eating is the highest limit (that is to say, if mild diarrhea is found, the consumption will be reduced). Diarrhea caused by eating aloe will not cause serious harm to people, and it will recover quickly if you eat less or stop eating.

Aloe vera is also edible, but its leaf skin is thick, and the skin contains more aloin, so the eating method is particular: separate the skin from the "meat" (gel). The leaves of China aloe in Yuanjiang are bigger than those of Cura? ao aloe in the United States, and the skin can be eaten separately from the "meat".

Japanese wood blade aloe contains more aloin, so it feels bitter and difficult to swallow, but its smell is good, and it is easy for ordinary people to accept its smell. People who don't like "hardship" can dip it in honey or add sugar to eat it, and the consumption should be less than that of China aloe.

Eating Aloe regularly has the functions of cooling, purging fire, invigorating stomach and regulating intestines, and can also improve human immunity. Some people in Japanese medical circles arrange all kinds of foods in a table according to the so-called "oxidation degree". The higher the "oxidation degree", the more positive it is. Tap water, pork and most canned foods are ranked on the right side, while aloe, deep-sea fish oil and spirulina are ranked on the left.

how to eat aloe is healthy!

Aloe does have many magical and wonderful effects on human body. However, not all aloe can be used for medicine and food, and even edible aloe needs to be controlled.

In recent years, aloe vera has been heated up for medical treatment and beauty, and some restaurants have also put aloe vera on the table. In Japan, there are aloe cuttlefish fried tomatoes, aloe scrambled eggs, aloe salad, aloe noodles and so on. In China, there are also ham stewed aloe, ham braised aloe, four treasures aloe soup, etc., but aloe is only used as an auxiliary dish and must be peeled. In this regard, relevant food hygiene experts remind everyone that although aloe vera has therapeutic and cosmetic effects, it also contains certain toxins. Therefore, it can't be used as food raw materials, let alone taken in excess, and it is difficult to master the dosage with aloe vera for beauty. Be careful when eating aloe to avoid poisoning.

Generally, 9-15 grams of aloe can cause poisoning, and the symptoms of poisoning usually appear within 8-12 hours. There are common digestive system reactions such as nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, diarrhea and hemorrhagic gastritis, and urinary system diseases such as oliguria and proteinuria. Even bradycardia may occur due to dehydration and heart inhibition. Therefore, you need to be cautious when using the following recipes!

method 1: peel and cut aloe into small pieces, add tomatoes, sugar and eat with cold salad

method 2: peel aloe, cut into small pieces, add water, and add rock sugar when the water boils! This method is best for people who often have constipation.

method 3: stir-fry shrimps with aloe and add some celery, which is delicious!

Method 4: Cut the aloe into strips, soak them in fruit, put them in the refrigerator, and take them out when eating. Wax gourd can do the same. Aloe is full of fruity, sour and sweet taste, and it is cool and refreshing

Aloe can be eaten not only in food, but also in dishes. But not all aloe can be eaten, and not all edible aloe can be eaten casually. There are more than 3 varieties of aloe, only a dozen of which can be used as medicine, and only a few of which are edible. For example, "Cura? ao" aloe can be used for medicine and food, and is widely planted in various countries. Aloe sinensis and Aloe vera are both varieties of Cura? ao aloe. Aloe arborescens (also known as Xiao Mu Aloe and wood blade Aloe) is the best medicinal variety, and its leaf juice is extremely bitter. Pearl aloe vera is suitable for beauty; Aloe vera in the city that never sleeps, aloe vera in Chiyoda, etc. can only be viewed.

Most experts who study aloe are still cautious about whether aloe can be used as food. There is no entry of aloe in the latest Food Composition Table edited by China College of Preventive Medicine, so traditionally, aloe is not food. To become a new food resource, according to the regulations of the Ministry of Health, a three-stage toxicological test must be done. Professor Zhu Liangfeng from South China Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences recently conducted a three-stage toxicological test on the aloe juice of Aloe sinensis. The conclusion is that Aloe sinensis is non-toxic, has no cumulative toxicity, and has no teratogenic or mutagenic effects. In other words, the peeled fresh leaves of Aloe vera can be eaten as food. This conclusion only refers to one species of aloe vera, not all aloe vera, because the quality of each species of aloe vera is not exactly the same due to varieties, environment and other reasons, and the varieties are far from each other.

Even the aloe that can be eaten as a vegetable is still limited in quantity. The general standard limit is that it should not exceed 15 grams per person per day, and it must be peeled, because aloe emodin, which may cause diarrhea, is contained in the endothelium of aloe. Special people, such as the elderly, children and the weak, should reduce the dosage according to the situation.

there are various ways to eat aloe vera

aloe vera is regarded as a natural health food because it contains dozens of nutrients such as vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and eight essential amino acids and minerals. Sticking to taking aloe vera can have the effects of clearing away heat and relaxing bowels, killing insects and malnutrition, promoting granulation and treating injuries, resisting bacteria and diminishing inflammation. Aloe is easy to take and can strengthen the body. Residents in Australia, New Zealand, India, Thailand, Singapore and other countries regard taking aloe as a common thing.

Eating fresh aloe is a good way for family natural health care. The eating methods include:

Chewing raw aloe mesophyll, that is, cutting fresh aloe leaves into 3cm to 4cm segments, washing and peeling; Every kind of aloe can be eaten, and it is poisonous. It depends on whether it is delicious or not. Every kind of aloe can be eaten, and it is poisonous. It depends on whether it is delicious or not. Generally, it is good for external use.