Polysaccharides such as acemannan, glucomannan, mannose-6 phosphate, aloe rid, which have been shown to be immunostimulants in various scientific studies, with 18 amino acids, 20 minerals, 12 vitamins in the gel under the leaves of Aloe Vera; various enzymes, al proven which has been shown to be experimentally antihistamine; Again, various studies include sterols such as lupeol, beta-sitosterol, and campesterol, as well as substances such as lignin, salicylate, which have been reported to be effective in blood cholesterol levels and benign prostatic hypertrophy.
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The part that is obtained by blowing the shell section water containing anthraquinones and used as a laxative is called Aloe. The colorless part, which is in the inner part of the leaf and manufactured by parenchymal cells, is called Aloe vera Jel. Since these two parts constantly cause concept confusion, they have been examined in separate sections in the World Health Organization's (WHO) Selected Medicinal Plant's monograph.
96% of the leaves are made up of water; The remaining content consists of essential oils, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, glycoproteins, resin, anthracene or anthraquinone derivatives.
There are 75 potential active substances in the aloe vera plant. Vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, saponins, salicylic acids and amino acids. Since its content is so rich, it has been tried in many diseases in the clinic and many pathological conditions have been determined to be successful.
Aloe Vera content and main ingredients and ingredients that are helpful to health are listed below.
- Polysaccharides: Studies show that aloe polysaccharides are biologically active, providing most of the body's anti-inflammatory properties. Its most important feature is that it strengthens the immune system. It has anti-cancer properties. It prevents the proliferation and growth of the disrupted cells. It is good for stomach mucosa and duodenal ulcer. It is also beneficial for diabetes, hepatitis and cirrhosis.
- Amino acids: Various amino acids have been identified. These are Alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic, glutamine, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tyrosine, valine.
- Flavone Ingredients: Routine, quercetin and many others; It is routine anti-inflammatory and antiviral. Quercetin is an expectorant, cough remover. It also relieves and reduces asthma effects, lowers blood pressure, strengthens capillaries and increases flexibility. It is lowering cholesterol and opening coronary artery vessels.
- Enzymes: Alinase, amylase, bradkinase, carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, glcose, oxidase, lipase, malic, dehydrogenase, protease.
- Minerals: Calcium, Aluminum, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Sodium, Potassium, Manganese.
- Vitamins: A, B1, B2, C, E, B12, Choline, FolicAcid, Inositol, Niacin.
The ingredients in this herb can be used for all health problems. It regulates a strong and healthy immune system. It contains a mixture of nutrients, vitamins, enzymes, minerals and amino acids. It is safe to use as well as vegetables and fruits.
In general, the content of this plant is used in the Related Diseases Below.
- Immune system strengthening and toxin shooter,
- Muscle pain, headache, migraine,
- In general fatigue and unwillingness, stress, irregular metabolism, psychological and depressive disorders, sleep disturbance,
- Stomach and intestinal problems, in ulcers, indigestion, colitis (scientific studies continue),
- Hemorrhoids, (scientific studies are ongoing),
- At high blood pressure,
- In eczema and allergies, acne, skin quality improvement, psoriasis, boils and inflammations, (scientific studies continue).
- shingles
- In burns and sunburn, small cuts, dry skin problems, insect bites, hair and skin dandruff, hair loss,
- In Diabetes
- Antibiotic, herpes and herpes
- In heart and circulatory disorders, high blood pressure, Cholesterol,
- In rheumatic diseases, joint inflammation, joint pain and osteoporosis (scientific studies continue),
- Asthma, (scientific studies are ongoing),
- Gout Disease (scientific studies are ongoing),
- In colds, throat infections and gum problems,
- Prostate (scientific studies are ongoing),
- Liver inflammation (Hepatitis), Cirrhosis (scientific studies are ongoing),
- Bronchitis (scientific studies are ongoing),
- Cancer treatment (scientific studies are ongoing).
What are the Benefits of the Aloe Vera Plant?
It is completely wrong to look at Aloe Vera with a healing eye. An important area of use of Aloe Vera is skin and skin diseases. Research has shown that aloe vera moisturizes the skin, is good for sunburn and skin rashes, helps to maintain the elasticity and freshness of the skin, and control acne and eczema. It can not be said that it healed radically.
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Aloe vera is also good for itching from insect or fly bites or allergies. According to research, Aloe vera's healing power is due to the increase in oxygen content and tissue synthesis in the skin or skin.
Research on the healing effect and benefits of Aloe Vera on skincare is still ongoing. Since Aloe Vera is a complex herb that contains more than seventy nutritional values, the medicinal value of this plant is uncertain.
Using Aloe Vera in Medicine
Aloe Vera Plant Researches on aloe vera made since the 1930s; revealed that the extract from leaves quickly heals by creating a protective layer on wounds, ulcers and burns.
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In addition to being used against digestive tract irritations such as Aloe Vera, Colitis and peptic ulcer, it has also been used as an aid to digestive facilitating, bloating, blood and lymphatic circulation, kidney, liver and gallbladder functions. It has an auxiliary effect on the stomach, small intestine and colon, and naturally makes the digestive juices alkaline to prevent excessive acidity caused by digestion or indigestion and may be useful in clearing the digestive tract.
Studies on the ability of Acemannan, a recently found compound in aloe vera, to increase the body's natural resistance, are ongoing. Studies so far; It has been shown that Acemannan helps the immune system by supporting T-lymphocyte cells.
The ingredients that heal the pain and burns it contains are; salicylates are bradykinesia and lactic acid salts. Aloe vera also contains substances that help the healing process by increasing blood flow to the area in burns. Studies show that aloe polysaccharides are biologically active, providing most of the body's anti-inflammatory properties.
Its most important feature is that it strengthens the immune system. It has the anti-cancer feature. It prevents the growth and growth of abnormal cells.
The active ingredients in aloe vera extract have attracted the attention of people because its content is so rich, it has been tried in many diseases in the clinic and many pathological conditions have been determined to be successful. These are the positive effects on wound healing related to our subject.
Aloe vera gel accelerates wound healing, accelerates healing in internal (eg peptic) and external (eg skin) ulcers.
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Where is Aloe Vera Used in Medicine?
- Traditionally, aloe vera wounds will heal and have been used topically as a variety of skin conditions and as an oral laxative.
- Nowadays, besides its traditional use, aloe takes orally to treat various conditions such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, and osteoarthritis. People use topical aloe for osteoarthritis, burns, sunburn and psoriasis.
- Aloe vera gel is found in many skin products, including lotion and sun oils.
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the aloe vera plant as a natural food additive.
- The gel obtained from aloe leaves is still used by medical companies as a topical ointment for medical and cosmetic products.
- The green leaf surrounding the Aloe Vera gel is used to produce fruit juice or latex, which is taken by mouth.
