The Herbal Treasure

Inside an Aloe Vera leaf

Vitamins	It contains a wide range, but the most important ones are the antioxidant vitamins C and E and Beta-Carotene, the precursor of vitamin A. It is also one of the few plant sources in the world of vitamin B12 - so very useful to vegetarians and vegans.
Minerals	These include magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, chromium, calcium, sodium, and potassium.
Amino Acids	The human body requires 22 amino acids, the building blocks of proteins and Aloe Vera gel contains 20 of them. More importantly, it provides seven of the eight essential amino acids that cannot be manufactured by the body and which therefore have to be consumed as food.
Sugars	These include the important muco-polysaccharides which act on the immune system as well as helping to detoxify the boby
Enzymes	Lipases and proteases, which break down food and aid digestion.
Fatty Acids	They act as powerful anti-inflammatory agents.
Lignin	This woody substance bestows on Aloe Vera its penetrative ability to reach deep into the skin.
Saponins	These are soapy substances that exert a powerful anti-microbial effect against bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeasts such as candida or 'thrush'.
Anthraquinones	The most important ones being aloin and emodin, but altogether they are strong painkillers, and are acknowledged to possess anti-bacterial and viruscidal activity. In there pure form, they are very powerful laxatives.

Which type of aloe?
However, what is most important is the quality and quantity of aloe in the product being sold. Unfortunately, many products on the market labeled as 'Aloe Vera juice' may contain only a small amount or proportion of the actual inner leaf gel.

In conclusion
Aloe Vera is not a panacea for all ills and there is no magic about it. It works only in the two areas mentioned previously - epithelial tissue and the immune system. That is largely backed up by anecdotal evidence, as many as thousands of people over the centuries have reported benefit for various skin complaints such as eczema, psoriasis, ulcers, burns, acne and even stings and bites. They have found relief for bowel disorders such as colitis, diverticulitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Other conditions resulting from a disordered immune system such as arthritis, asthma and ME (post viral fatigue syndrome) and LE (lupas) have improved after a regular ingestion of Aloe Vera gel.
THERAPUTICE: The sap contains the toxic barbaloine, an anthraquinone glycoside. Ingestion causes a strong purgative action within 12 hours and may color the urine red. Repeated doses may cause kidney damage.
Aloe Vera therefore has a complementary role to play in the management of various conditions. It is very important however that people should always seek the advice of their doctor when the diagnosis is in doubt or where a condition does not improve. Self diagnosis can be extremely dangerous as many serious conditions can mimic more simple ones.

Uses of Aloe Vera

In a wide range of Shampoos ,Toiletries and pharmaceutical formulation external application.
In Health Industry.
also as a natural vegetable drink.
For Acne, both thermal and sun burn ,psoriasis, ulcers dental care foot problems insect bites ,arthritis, -cuts and minor abrasions joint and muscle aches.
As emollient & moisturiser.
In sun screen preparations.
In helps anti -inflammatory activities and used in X-ray ,dermatitis. it helps to regenerate skin in scalp and forehead, promote hair growth softning and keeping the skin moist.
It is a sooting emollient for the skin that words wonders for complexion care ,soothes sunburn and also scarring. The Aloin it contains is a sun cream that blocks 20% to 30 % sun's ultraviolet rays.