The plant is used in the management of skin conditions like wounds, pimples, acne etc. The leaf is sliced horizontally to remove the leaf covers and remain with the gel. The wound is cleaned with Luke-warm salty water by removing the dead skin. The gel is applied onto a clean burn wound 2-3 times a day for 7 days or until the wound is healed.

Caution

There are 42 species of aloes. Not all of them are safe for internal use