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Properties of Aloe Barbadensis Miller
Table of Nutrients Found in Aloe Vera Gel
As you study the table to the right, consider the following:? Aloe Vera is one of the only known natural sources of Vitamin B12 aside from from animals sources making Aloe Vera Juice an ideal addition to Vegetarian and Vegan diets.
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Table of Primary Nutrients Found in the Pure Inner Gel of the Aloe Vera Leaf
(Source Citation: Provided to www.aloe-vera.org and used with the permission of Aloe Vera of America, 1999)
Constituent |
Number & Identification |
Properties & Activity |
Comment |
| Amino Acids | Provides 20 of the 22 human required amino acids & 7 of the 8 essential amino acids. |
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, Antibacterial, Antifungal & Antiviral 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, ? 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 |