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Usually the Aloe vera product produces a cooling effect on the skin and soothes the burned areas. As for Aloe Vera which is added in food items for human consumption, there are yogurt drinks available that help in treating stomach ulcers. In fact, there are many countries that have added Aloe Vera to their food, even before its widespread use, because of its nutritional content.

If you grow Aloe plants in your home, then you can cut one open in the lower part of the plant’s leaves and use the sap or gel that you would find there as an alternative treatment for burns or wounds. However, there is something you should watch out for.

This would be the Aloe Vera latex which is also found in the plant. It is yellowish in color and should not be applied onto the skin as it can cause irritation. Remember to not ingest any sap from the plant which is not clear, tasteless or odorless and this isn’t suitable for consumption.