4. •ALOE VERA IS A WONDER PLANT WITH HEALTH BENEFITS
SO MYRIAD AND ASTOUNDING THAT HARDLY ANY PART OF
HUMAN BODY REMAINS UNINFLUENCED BY ITS HEALING
TOUCH.
•IT HAS BEEN USED FOR ITS MEDICINAL VALUE FOR
SEVERAL THOUSAND YEARS . ITS APPLICATIONS HAVE
BEEN RECORDED IN ANCIENT CULTURES OF INDIA , EGYPT
, GREECE , ROME ,AND CHINA
•THE CHINESE CALLED IT THEIR “ELIXIR OF YOUTH”.
•IT IS KNOWN BY A NUMBER OF NAME IN THE LITERATURE
I.E. ALOE BARBADENSIS MILL, ALOE CHINENSIS BAK ,
ALOE INDICA ROYALE , ALOE OFFICINALIS FORSK.
Introduction
5. SOURCE
The virtues of Aloe Vera have been recorded for
thousands of years by many ancient civilization
including Egypt, Persia, Greek, India, and Africa.
It is reported that it grows wild on the islands of
Cyprus, Malta, Sicily, the Canary, Cape, Cape Veroe
and have spread over arid tracts of India .
Out of the 275 species, 42 of them belong to
Madagascar region (Africa), 12-15 to Arabian Peninsula
and rest are distributed over tropical South Africa .
It has been suggested that the actual species
distribution is the result of human cultivation and that
the taxonomy could be doubtful too.
8. Constituents Number and Identification Properties and activity
Amino acids Provides 20 of the 22 required
amino acid and 7 of the 8
essential ones .
Basic building of proteins
in the body and muscle
tissues .
Anthraquinones Provides aloe emodin, aloe tic
acid, alovin, Anthracine .
Analgesic, antibacterial
Enzymes Anthranol, barbaloin,
chrysophanic acid, smodin,
ethereal oil, ester of
cinnamonic acid, isobarbaloin,
resistannol .
Antifungal and antiviral
activity but toxic at high
concentration .
Hormones Auxins and gibberellins Wound healing and anti
inflammatory .
Minerals Calcium, chromium, copper,
iron, manganese, potassium,
sodium and zinc .
Essential for good health.
9. Salicylic acid Aspirin like compound Analgesic
Saponins Glycosides Cleansing and antiseptic
properties
Steroids Cholesterol , campesterol,
lupeol, sistosterol
Anti-inflammatory agents,
lupenol has antiseptic and
analgesic properties .
Sugars Monosaccharide's : Glucose
and Fructose
Polysaccharides :
Glucomannans / polymannose
Anti –viral, immune
modulating activity of
acemanna
Vitamins A, B, C , E , Choline, B12 , Folic
acid
Antioxidant (A,C,E),
neutralizes free radicals
10. Preparation
Aloe Vera juice, Aloe Vera gels, and paste are
major commercial found in markets .
Ayurverdic products : Kumariasva, kumaripak,
Rajparvantivati.
Therapeutic products : Regenecare, aleortin A,
Regenecare HA .
11. It is used for heartburn relief .
It is a good alternative to mouthwash.
It keeps your blood sugar low .
Aloe Vera is natural laxative.
It is used for skin care .
It has also potential to fight breast cancer.
12. HEALTH BENEFITS OF
ALOE VERA
It contains healthful plant compound.
It has antioxidant properties and antibacterial properties
It accelerates wound properties.
It may improve skin and prevent wrinkles.
It lowers blood sugar level.
13. •ALOE VERA JUICE KEEPS YOU
HYDRATE.
• ALOE VERA JUICE IS AN EXCELLENT
WAY TO KEEP YOUR LIVER
HEALTHY.
•DRINKING ALOE VERA JUICE HELPS
INCREASE THE WATER CONTENT IN
YOUR INTESTINES.
•ALOE VERA JUICE IS JAM -PACKED
WITH NUTRIENTS.
Benefits of Aloe Vera juice
14. Topical Aloe Vera might irritate your skin . Oral aloe ,
which has a laxative effect ,can cause cramping and
diarrhea . This may cause electrolyte imbalances in the
blood of people who ingest aloe for more than a few days.
15. The major markets for aloe Vera and its extracts are Australia,
US and the entire Europe.
The price rate of Aloe Vera per tone in market is Rs 2400.
17. Macroscopic identification
Leaves : It has thick leaves that grow in a rosette
shape the freshly leaves with serrated edges that arise
from a central base and grow to nearly 30-50 cm long
have 10cm width at the base
18. Flowers : The flowers are
produced in summer on a spike up
to 90cm tall ,each flower tubular
corolla 2-3cm long.
19. Roots : The root system of the
Aloe Vera tends to grow wide, but
not deep into soil . They tends to
grow in see little rainfall .
20. Fruits : Most aloes produce
capsules , dry dehiscent fruits
that split open at maturity to
release the seed .
21. Aloe Vera is a medicinal plant and due to its
extensive medicinal , neutraceutical and other
uses its enjoy a great demand in the market
across the globe .
Aloe Vera presents the finest commercial
opportunity among the various
