| Constituents |
Number & Identification |
Properties & Activity |
Comment |
| Amino Acids |
Provides 20 of the 22 human required
amino acids & 7 of the 8 essential ones |
Provides the basic building blocks
of proteins in the production of muscle tissue etc |
The 8 essential amino acids are
those the human body cannot manufacture |
| Anthraquinones |
Provides 12 anthraquinones: Aloe
emodin, Aloetic Acid, Aloin, Anthracine, Antranol, Barbaloin,
Chrysophanic Acid, Emodin, Ethereal Oil, Ester of Cinnamonic Acid,
Isobarbaloin, Resistannol. |
In relatively small concentrations
together with the Gel fraction they provide Analgesic,
Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal & Anti-viral activity. In high
concentration on their own they can be toxic. |
Traditionally known as laxatives.The
antraquinones are found in the sap. The anthraquinone derivatives (anthrones
& chromones) comprise the phenolic fraction of the sap. The
primary sap component is Aloin/Barbaloin anthrone derivative |
| Enzymes |
Provides 8 enzymes: Aliiase,
Alkaline Phosphatase, Amylase, Carboxypeptidase, Catalase, Cellulase,
Lipase, Peroxidase |
Helps breakdown of food sugars and
fats aiding digestion & enhancing nutrient absorbtion |
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| Hormones |
Auxins & Gibberellins |
Wound Healing &
Anti-inflammatory |
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| Lignin |
Cellulose based substance |
Thought to provide penetrating power
in Aloe vera skin preparations and may act as a carrier for other
components |
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| Minerals |
Provides 9 minerals: Calcium,
Chromium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Sodium,
Zinc |
Essential for good health and is
known to work in certain combimation with each other, vitamins and
other trace elements |
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| Salicylic Acid |
Aspirin like compound |
Analgesic |
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| Saponins |
Glycosides |
Soapy substance both cleansing and
antiseptic |
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| Sterols |
Provides 4 main plant steroids:
Cholesterol, Campesterol, Lupeol, ß Sitosterol |
Anti-inflammatory agents. Lupeol
also possesses antiseptic and analgesic properties |
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| Sugars |
Monosaccharides: glucose &
fructose
Polysaccarides: gluco-mannans /
polymannose
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Anti-inflammatory action
Anti-viral, immune modulating
activity of Acemannan
|
The long chain gluco-mannons are
absorbed intact by the pinocytotic process of certain cells lining
the digestive tract. |
| Vitamins |
A, C, E, B, Choline, B12, Folic Acid |
Antioxidant(A,C,E): neutralises free
radicals |
B's & Choline involved in amino
acid metabolism, B12 required for production of red blood cells,
Folic Acid in the development of blood cells |
