Aloe vera Barbadensis Miller is one of the most biologicaly active plants of the aloe species, containing over 75 active elements. This makes it a good support for the process of wound healing and skin cell's regeneration. It also supports our dealing with secondary effects (irritations, dryness, itching, inflammation, redness etc) of some skin conditions like psoriasis or acne.
(Published by Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology)
Note: always follow your doctor's recommendations for treating any skin conditions.
The most known components of the plant:
- Vitamins: vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and E (antioxidants, neutralize free radicals), vitamin B12, folic acid, and choline.
- Minerals: magnesium, calcium, copper, chromium, potassium, selenium, sodium, manganese and zinc (antioxidants and essentials for correct functions of different enzymes and our metabolism).
- Enzymes: 8 enzymes: aliiase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase (helps to reduce excessive inflammation), carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, lipase, and peroxidase (breakdown of sugars and fats).
- Carbohydrates and saccharides: monosaccharides (glucose and fructose) and polysaccharides: (glucomannans/polymannose), mucopolysaccharides, mannans (anti-allergic, antiinflammatory and antiseptic properties)
- Fatty acids: 4 plant steroids; cholesterol, campesterol, β-sisosterol and lupeol (anti-inflammatory, lupeol also possesses antiseptic and analgesic properties).
- Hormones: Auxins and gibberellins (responsible for wound healing and anti-inflammatory effects).
- Anthraquinones: 12 anthraquinones (laxatives), aloin and emodin (act as analgesics, antibacterials and antivirals).
- 20 of the 22 human required amino acids and 7 of the 8 essential amino acids. It also contains salicylic acid (anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties).
- Lipids: Lignin (reinforces the absorbent effect of the other ingredients into the skin), Saponin (cleansing and antiseptic properties).
- Proteins: Lectins (anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties, support penetrative action of other substances into the skin), Siphoning (cleansing and antiseptic properties)
(Published by Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology)