
Properties and uses:
Traditionally used as a
topical application for skin disorders or injuries. Used internally as a
tonic, digestive aid and also in cosmetics.
Bodily influences:
The active substances of aloe
Vera are found in the leaves which are composed of the rind (the outer
covering), juice and the gel-like substance, the pulp.
These substances are found to be:
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Polysaccharides (carbohydrates).
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Amino acids.
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Vitamins and minerals.
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Enzymes.
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Aloin or
anthroquinones.
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Barbaloins or glycosides.
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Other substances (e.g. isobarbaloin,
chrysophanic acid).
In general aloe Vera has the following
characteristics:
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Antimicrobial activity. A sterile aloe extract
used topically has been found to be bactericidal, viricidal and
fungicidal without having any damaging effect on the tissue.
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Healing activity. It contains proteolytic
enzyme activity which assists the body in sloughing off dead tissue
and stimulates the growth of new cells with little scar formation.
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It has an analgesic and
anti-pruritic effect.
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It has an astringent effect to tighten tissue.
This is one of the reasons why aloe is frequently used in cosmetics.
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It has an anti-inflammatory action which
reduces the swelling of skin and muscles.
In conclusion, aloe Vera is a safe herbal
product with well known effects in the management of burns and many other
disorders. A proper selection of the product is essential in order to
achieve better results. The product should be of good nutritional quality
and truly cold stabilized, not heat processed or freeze dried. It should
contain a minimum amount of the yellow sap. The pulp of aloe should be
micronized but retained in the preparation.
Aloe
Vera
Serving Size: 1 fl. oz. |
Amount
per Serving |
%
Daily Value
|
| Calories |
5 |
|
| Total
Fat |
0g |
|
| Saturated
Fat |
0g |
|
| Cholesterol |
0g |
|
| Sodium |
80mg |
3%
|
| Total
Carbohydrates |
1g |
0%
|
| Dietary
Fiber |
0g |
|
| Sugars |
0g |
|
| Protein |
0g |
|
| Vitamin
A |
|
0%
|
| Vitamin
C |
|
0%
|
| Calcium |
|
10% |
| Iron |
|
0% |
| Ingredients:
100% Pure Aloe Vera 10:1 Concentrate |
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