Aloe origned from arab words allcoh,a traditional herb from ancient Egypt,its effects identified by people of ancient Egypt and called as Secret Plant.

Contents

• Basic Botanical Info of Aloe.
• Aloe Description and Plant Appearance.
• Phytochemicals and Constituents of Aloe.
• Aloe History and Traditional Use.
• Current Status of Aloe.
• Aloe Modern Uses Summary.
• Mechanism and Pharmacology:Aloe.
• Aloe Applications and Combinations.
• Administration and Suggestions:Aloe.
• Reseach update:Aloe vera.

Phytochemicals and Constituents of Aloe.:

Main contents: aloe-emodin; aloin,C21H22O9; aloenin,C19H22O10,etc.

 Other Phytochemicals:

 Aloe barbadensis Miller also contains aloeemodin;isobarbaloin;5-hydroxyaloin A; resins about 12% and composed of aloeresitannol and cinnamic acid; aloe polysaccharide C222H620NS3O336P7 and some arabinose and rhamnose,etc. Aloe ferox Miller also contains 5-hydroxyaloin A;isobarbaloin;aloeresin A,aloeresin B,aloeresin C,aloeresin D and isoaloresin; feroxin A and feroxin B; feroxidin; aloesone; furoaloesone and feralolide,etc.

 Vitamin B12 source: Aloe vera is one of the only known natural vegetarian sources of Vitamin B12, and it contains many minerals vital to the growth process and healthy function of all the body's systems. Numerous studies worldwide indicate that aloe vera is a general tonic for the immune system, helping it to fight illness of all kinds. Various research studies are underway to explore the potential of aloe vera components to boost immunity and combat the HIV virus, and to treat certain types of cancer (particularly leukemia). It may even have a role to play in managing diabetes.

 Constituents Aloes:  Hydroxyanthracene derivatives of the anthrone type (principally barbaloin); 7-hydroxyaloin isomers, aloe-emodin, chrysophanol and their glycosides; chromone derivatives (aloesin and its derivatives aloeresins A and C, and the aglycone aloesone. Gel: glucomannan (a polysaccharide), steroids, organic acids, enzymes, antibiotic principles, amino acids, saponins, minerals.

 Biologic components:

 Aloe vera contains a wealth of substances that are biologically active. The laxative, and in large doses, purgative, effects of Aloe vera latex are attributable to a group of chemicals known as the anthraquinones. Aloin,

 Leaves of an aloe plant. (Photograph by Robert J. Huffman. Field Mark Publications. Reproduced by permission.) barbaloin, and aloe-emodin, and aloectic acid, are a few of the anthraquinones contained in the latex layer. The latest, and perhaps most exciting component discovered in Aloe vera is a biologically active polysaccharide known as acetylated mannose, or acemannan. This substance has been shown to be a highly effective immune stimulant, with activity against the viruses causing the flu, measles, and early stages of AIDS. It has been used effectively against some veterinary cancers, most notably sarcoma, and is being investigated as an agent to be used to treat cancer in humans. Acemannan is one of many saccharides contained in Aloe vera. Some of the others are arabinose, cellulose, galactose, mannose, and xylose. Prostaglandins are a third important set of compounds, and are thought to play a major role in wound healing. Aloe vera also contains fatty acids, enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and other substances. The interaction of all these components produces a favorable environment for wound healing.

Reference:

• 1.Aloe origned from arab words allcoh,a traditional herb from ancient Egypt,its effects identified by people of ancient Egypt and called as Secret Plant.

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♣ last edit date:26th,Oct.2010.