Aloe vera: A Potential Herb and its Medicinal Importance.

Author: Kumar Sampath KP, Bhowmik D, Chiranjib and Biswajit (2010).

Aloe vera contains numerous vitamins and minerals, enzymes, amino acids, natural sugars and agents which may be anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial, healing properties, antibacterial, anesthetic and antiseptic properties, and is good to use as a tool for restoration of tissue, used on burns and minor cuts, especially good for sunburns, rashes, vaginal yeast infections, Aloe be made from the juice as a wash for eyes, Skin disorders, burning healing, coronary heart disease, many researches , many scientific studies, in vivo, in vitro, anti aging and anti wrinkle creams and moisturizers, it reduces the pain and the inflammation and gives relief from the burning sensation and heals the wound, stomach ailments like irritable bowel, reflux, Crohn’s disease, indigestion, heartburn, soothing effect on the stomach, helps to cure mouth and gum problems and severe gum diseases, curing skin problems like eczema, burns and wounds caused by cuts, Aloe barbadensis, Aloe indica, Aloe barbados, Aloe vera, Acids – antimicrobial, anti-helminitic (anti-parasitic worms), wound healing for skin tissue and ulcers, amino acids required for repair and growth. Aloe vera contains twenty of the twenty two essential amino acids, enzymes catalysts enabling chemical reactions to take place, lectin – anti-tumour effects, Lipids principle structural components of living cells, minerals – calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium are all present in significant quantities, lactates and Salicylates analgesic properties, phenolics mild antiseptics and antimicrobials, polysaccharides low and long chain sugars , urea nitrogen pain killing effect, vitamins – contains 8 of the 13 recognized vitamins, Aloe vera has been used from time immemorial to aid in smooth functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, mainly because of its properties of soothing, cleansing and helping the body to maintain healthy tissues, Aloe vera gel is famous for facilitating digestion, aiding blood and lymphatic circulation, as well as improving kidney, liver and gall bladder functions, aloe vera has a minimum of three anti-inflammatory fatty acids, which help in smooth functioning of the stomach, small intestines and colon, It has a natural property to alkalize digestive juices and prevents over-acidity, which is one of the common causes of digestive ailments, Aloe vera juice concentrates are high in essential enzymes, which stimulate digestion and liver functions, the synergistic effect of Aloe vera juice used in combination with a few other herbs does wonders as a liver-cleansing agent. Aloe vera supplements also contain a rare natural ingredient called saponins, which is provided by nature to cleanse and flush out waste products and toxins, more medicinal uses of Aloe vera are described in the following sections, Aloe vera could be used to reduce the burning sensation of burns and blisters, juice or gel of Aloe vera is used to reduce warts, psoriasis and eczema, skin doctors prescribe skin gels and creams made from Aloe vera, Aloe vera is used to cure and heal rashes, vaginal infections, foot sores and fungus attack of various types, Aloe vera is used in hair loss treatment,the enzyme content of Aloe vera prevents hair loss by protecting the scalp against any diseases, aloe vera also helps in the reduction of dandruff, regular doses of Aloe Vera, it helps in increasing the immunity of the body, Aloe vera is a main ingredient in the yogurt, Aloe polysaccharides Acemannan boosting of the immune system providing nutritional supplements, Aloe vera improves the skin’s ability to hydrate itself, aids in the removal of dead skin cells and has an effective penetrating ability that helps transport healthy substances through the skin, Aloe vera is the ideal ingredient in cosmetic and dermatological products, Aloe vera is currently one of the most important ingredients in the cosmetics industry, being utilized in over 95% of the dermatologically valuable extracts manufactured worldwide. Aloe vera gel also proved to be an effective part of a nutritional support program, there are many claims as to Aloe vera benefits and its uses