Healing Properties

How aloe vera heals the body. 

Anti inflammatory

The anti-inflammatory actions of aloe vera are attributed to a number of factors.

Aloe vera contains four plant steroids which are also important anti-inflammatory agents. Aloe also contains salicylic acid, which is an aspirin-like compound, possessing anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

These anti-inflammatory properties of aloe are partly responsible for the excellent results on the gastrointestinal tract. The gel forms a lining in the digestive tract that has shown to linger for up to 48 hours. It also encourages correct acid-alkaline balance of the digestive tract.  Aloe vera, therefore, can help relieve colitis, ulcers, and Crohn’s disease.

Immune Strengthener

Glucomannan, is the major compound in aloe vera, which is responsible for the immune stimulating properties of the plant.  Aloe’s glucomannan has a direct effect on the immune system, activating and stimulating macrophages, antibodies andTcells. Macrophages are white blood cells, of the immune system that are formed in response to an infection and is responsible for detecting and destroying bacteria. This action helps protect and detoxify the body.

                

General Tissue Repair

• Aloe vera repairs and heals damaged cell tissue.
• Glucomannan is the main ingredient responsible for aloe’s moisturizing and healing properties, and along with other aloe constituents, encourages faster healing of injured surfaces.
• Aloe vera has the natural ability to convert essential fatty acids to health protectors.
• The major essential fatty acid in this plant is gamma-linolenic acid, which encourages wound healing and anti-inflammation in the body.
• The presence of fatty acids may therefore be another important factor of aloe vera’s wound healing abilities.

Living Food for Health

Gillian McKeith

Nutritionist and Director of McKeith Clinic