Fresh Ginger Root and Aloe Vera Tonic
1 liter
Time Preparing: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1-2 inches organic fresh ginger root
- 1-2 inches slice freshly cut aloe vera leaf
- 4 cups filtered water
- 4 teaspoons raw and organic honey
Preparation
In a blender pour the filtered water, ginger root and the aloe vera gel
Pulse until smooth
Strain and store in a closed mason jar
Keep refrigerated (2-3 days)
To serve, add a teaspoon of raw honey
How to Prepare Aloe Vera leaf for use
Wash well the leaf and cut into 2 inches slices
Carefully remove the latex (yellow juice) that is right below the outer skin, and emerges when cutting the aloe vera leaf (this is a natural chemical called aloin that may provoke cramping and diarrhea)
Using a spoon, scoop out the inner aloe vera gel
Use this gel into your smoothies, salads, etc
Keep the remaining sliced aloe vera leaf in a closed mason jar to be used as needed