While aloe vera is a popular treatment for burns and is included many types of products including sunburn creams and lotions, the aloe vera plant does have some relatively minor poisonous properties. Underneath the skin of the plant is a latex which can cause an allergic reaction to the skin and if ingested will most likely cause vomiting and/or diarrhea. In small doses, the poison in the aloe vera plant is relatively harmless to humans but it may cause an allergic reaction in some people. When using the aloe vera plant as a burn cream or for other dermatological purposes, you should test the plant on a small section of the skin to ensure that a rash or dermatitis (irritation) does not occur. You can reduce the irritant (latex) in the aloe plant by properly preparing the plant prior to use.
Cut away the skin and layer of yellow juice below the skin, leaving only the actual gel of the inner plant. The yellow layering is the primary source of the latex which can cause irritation in some individuals.
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