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. For this reason we recommend only pure, stabilized aloe drinks for internal consumption as they are balanced-we do not ever recommend, nor endorse, aloe in a powdered form.  

Traditionally known as laxatives. The anthraquinones 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 absorption.

Hormones

Auxins & Gibberellins

Wound Healing &

Anti-inflammatory

Lignin

Cellulose based substance

Thought to provide penetrating power in Aloe Vera skin preparations and may act as a carrier for other components

Minerals

Provides 9 minerals: Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc

Essential for good health and is known to work in certain combination with each other, vitamins and other trace elements

Salicylic Acid

Aspirin like compound

Analgesic

Saponins

Glycosides

Soapy substance both cleansing and antiseptic

Sterols

Provides 4 main plant steroids: Cholesterol, Campesterol, Lupeol, B Sitosterol

Anti-inflammatory agents. Lupeol also possesses antiseptic and analgesic properties

Sugars

Monosaccharide: glucose & fructose

Polysaccharides: gluco-mannans / polymannose

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, B 12 (see footnote), Folic Acid

Antioxidant (A,C,E): neutralizes 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, and absolutely vital to the healthy development of human fetuses.