Aloe Vera is a succulent plant that originates from the Arabian Peninsula. It has thick leaves that store water and do not have stems. Aloe Vera contains vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, and other active components that have various biological effects. It has been used medicinally to treat wounds, burns, digestive issues, diabetes, and other conditions. Current Aloe Vera products on the Bangladesh market include oral products like gels and drinks as well as topical skin and hair care items. Further clinical evidence is still needed to validate all of its potential medical uses.

1. Aloe Vera
Presented By
Md. Noman Shekh
ID: 151-29-776

2. Aloe Vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. An evergreen
perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula but grows wild in tropical
climates around the world and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal
uses.
Aloe Vera grows to a height of 12 to 16 inches. It has a fibrous root system. It
does not have stems. It has thick freshly leaves with sharp points, which are
up to 18 inches long and 2 inches wide at the base.
Introduction
Description :

3. Kingdom: Plantae
Class Monocotyledoneae
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Species: A. vera
Scientific classification

4. Vitamins: It contains vitamin A, C and E which are antioxidant.
Enzymes: It contains 8 enzymes. Like as: Amyles , Bradikinase , Carboxypeptidase ,
catalase , cellulose , liphase , peroxidase ,aliise ,alkaline phosephate .
Minerals: It provides calcium, copper, chromium, selenium, magnesium, zinc, sodium.
Sugars: It provide monosaccharide and polysaccharides.
Anthraquinones: It provides 12 Anthraquinones which are known as laxative.
Fatty acid: It provides 4 plant steroids. Like as cholesterol.
Hormones: Auxins.
Active components:

5. • Stimulation of macrophage and fibroblast activity, increased collagen and proteoglycan
synthesis.
• Mannose-6-phosphate binds to growth factor receptor on fibroblasts and enhances
their activity.
• Inhibition of Thromboxan A2
• Inhibitory effect on release of reactive oxygen species from human neutrophils by
reducing intracellular free calcium levels
Mechanisms of Action

6. Biological Activity:
In vitro: Antioxidant properties
In vivo: Immunostimulatory ,
Hepatoprotective , Anti Diabetic
Other Potential Uses
Work for hair growth
Skin moisturizer
Antitumor activity
Angina pectoris
Kidney stones
Laxative
High Blood Pressure
Cancer
External use : Wounds, cuts , burns , eczema reducing inflammation .
Internal use: Ulcerative colitis ( drinks juice), chronic constipation , poor appetite,
digestive problem , Diabetes
Medicinal use

7. Pregnancy or breast-feeding
Children
Hemorrhoids
Surgery
Side Effects

8. Current Range of Products
in Bangladesh market
1. Oral Products
 Gel
 Toothpaste
 Health Drinks
 Health Capsules
Current Range of Aloe Vera products is divided into two categories –
2. Topical Products
 Skin Care products.
 Cosmetic products
 Antiseptic and Anti Inflammatory creams and gels.
 Hair care products

9. Products of Aloe Vera

10. In conclusion, the use of aloe vera or its components for the
treatment of a variety of conditions and diseases needs further
clinical evidence.
Conclusions