Biological Activity of Aloe Vera

Ingredients in Aloe Vera Gel Mannose and glucose are the most significant sugars found in the Aloe vera gel, and they can be used to assay the activity of Aloe vera. The gel contains important sterols which can have anti-inflammatory activity. Amino acids such as tryptophane and phenylaianine reduce inflammation. Studies have shown that vitamin C & B complex can maintain adrenalectomized animals, and that minerals such as zinc are very important in wound healing. Anthraquinones have good anti-inflammatory activity, but their activity is usually obtained by working through an inflammation pattern. Salicylic acid and aspirin are also highly biologically active.