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Dec 2009
Common Names: Aloe Vera, True Aloe, aloe vera, aloe, burn plant, lily of the desert, elephant's gall.
Latin Names: Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis
BACKGROUND
Aloe vera is obtained from the mucilaginous tissue which is located at the center of the leaf. Numerous scientific researches have indicated that aloe vera has many benefits and healthy functions to human body. Studies have shown that aloe vera can be used as a tonic for immune system, help fighting kinds of illness.
Structure of carbohydrateIt is mainly composed of carbohydrates and lipids. Carbohydrates in the aloe vera include mono- and polysaccharides, tannins, sterols, organic acids, and saponins whereas the lipids include cholesterols, gamolenic acid, and arachidonic acid. Aloe vera also naturally contains in vitamin C, amino acids, enzymes, germanium, protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc, essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B12, and E. Below are the following benefits of aloe vera according to its contents:
Vitamin C:
- Helps maintain tone of blood vessels
- Promotes smooth blood circulation
- Essential to the adrenal gland
- Support human body during stress
Amino acid:
- Acts as building block of protein in our body
Germanium:
- A mineral that have therapeutic effects:
- Immunodeficiency, pain, cardiac disorders, and eye problems
BENEFITS of ALOE VERA
Thousand years ago, transparent gel of aloe vera leaves has been used to treat many dermatologic conditions (e.g:burns, wounds, skin infections). Traditionally, aloe vera has been used in ointments and creams preparations.
Recently, over 200 worldwide scientific research papers about aloe vera have been published and it has 3 categories of researches which are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral actions of aloe vera.
Aloe vera juice has lots of benefits and is believed to be the finest body cleansers. The juice can soothe digestive tract irritations like colitis, ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Based on Journal of the American Osteopathic Society, (1963, vol.62), it is good for ulcer-healing effects since it encourages the release of gastric juice enzyme (pepsin) during full stomach.
Oral use of aloe vera also may clean morbid matter from the stomach, liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder, and has been considered as the finest colon cleanser.
Drinking aloe vera juice can reduce the severity of asthma due to its anti-inflammatory effects. Few scientific evidences have proved that dried latex of aloe vera leaves has laxative properties which can treat constipation.
The gel has been reported to be effective in the treatment of mouth ulcers.
Hydrophilic cream and lotion of aloe vera have been suggested as effective treatment of psoriasis vulgaris and seborrheic dermatitis respectively.
Recently, over 200 worldwide scientific research papers about aloe vera have been published and it has 3 categories of researches which are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral actions of aloe vera.
Aloe vera juice has lots of benefits and is believed to be the finest body cleansers. The juice can soothe digestive tract irritations like colitis, ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Based on Journal of the American Osteopathic Society, (1963, vol.62), it is good for ulcer-healing effects since it encourages the release of gastric juice enzyme (pepsin) during full stomach.
Oral use of aloe vera also may clean morbid matter from the stomach, liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder, and has been considered as the finest colon cleanser.
Drinking aloe vera juice can reduce the severity of asthma due to its anti-inflammatory effects. Few scientific evidences have proved that dried latex of aloe vera leaves has laxative properties which can treat constipation.
The gel has been reported to be effective in the treatment of mouth ulcers.
Hydrophilic cream and lotion of aloe vera have been suggested as effective treatment of psoriasis vulgaris and seborrheic dermatitis respectively.
Reference:
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/aloevera
http://nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-aloe.html
by Norashikin Bt Mohamad Sapuan
