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The aloe vera plant

The aloe vera plant – effects and ingredients of aloe vera

Aloe vera has been known as a medicinal and useful plant since ancient times. Its unassuming exterior conceals a wealth of healing substances. The more aloe vera is researched, the more the legends of earlier generations seem to be confirmed. Indigenous peoples and medical experts from ancient cultures knew about the effects of the plant. The leaves of the aloe contain a unique juice. Wirkstoffe It is enriched with minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, and selenium. It also contains vitamins and amino acids that every human organism needs to live. Aloe vera is now an integral part of modern alternative medicine and cosmetics. It can also be found on the menu, thanks to its high content of digestive enzymes. The health-promoting and healing effects of aloe vera are evident when used internally and externally. There are many possibilities, especially for external use, that affect our skin. Relief from itching caused by insect bites, gentle treatment of sunburn, combating acne and acute psoriasis are just a few examples of various indications. Aloe vera can be used to disinfect wounds because it has antiseptic properties. It accelerates cell renewal and healing processes. Ointments containing aloe vera are used successfully to treat medical problems of the musculoskeletal system. This applies in particular to sprains, muscle strains, and tendonitis. Pain is relieved and swelling subsides.

Aloe vera products have earned an outstanding reputation in the cosmetics industry. Aloe vera is used in shampoos and shower gels, skin creams and face masks, and various lotions. This is where the moisturizing properties of aloe vera come into their own.

Due to the amount of valuable ingredients it contains, aloe vera could cover our nutritional needs. That is why aloe vera is an excellent supplement to our daily diet. There are now even teas available to strengthen the body's defenses. There is hardly any other plant that contains a comparable amount of acemannan. Acemannan regenerates blood and cells and fights bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Our body needs it to produce the lubricating fluid in our joints, which protects us from rheumatism, osteoarthritis, and joint wear.

The juice extracted from our aloe vera contains 200 essential ingredients. It is an excellent bioregulator and strengthens the immune system. The vitamins, enzymes, mineral salts, and trace elements it contains promote general well-being. As a dietary supplement, the juice cleanses the stomach and intestinal tract, alleviates rheumatic diseases, regulates blood pressure, activates the cardiovascular system, regenerates cells, and increases performance. Aloe vera juice is also excellent for animals. The aforementioned acemannan is particularly important, as it is no longer produced by the adult organism. Here is a list of the saccharides found in aloe vera plants:

  • Acemannan
  • Aldopentose
  • Arabinose
  • Galactose
  • Galacturonic acid
  • Glycoronic acid
  • Glucose
  • Hexuronic acid
  • Mannose
  • Manuronic acid
  • Pentosan
  • Rhamnose
  • Uronic acid
  • Xylose
  • Cellulose

Aloe vera also contains many of the essential amino acids that are vital for the human body. Aloe vera also contains non-essential amino acids, which have a positive effect on the human body.

Enzymes are essential for human life, enabling various chemical processes. The following have been detected in aloe vera:

  • Amylase
  • Bradykininase
  • Carboxypeptidase
  • Catalase
  • Cellulase
  • Lipase
  • Peroxidase
  • Phosphatase

Aloe vera contains many vitamins. These are:

  • Provitamin A. Necessary for vision, the formation of red blood cells, the formation of skin and mucous membranes, and the formation of sex hormones.
  • Vitamin B1. Deficiency causes weakness and irritability
  • Vitamin B2. Important for the formation of red blood cells
  • Vitamin B6. Important for hemoglobin synthesis (blood) and amino acid balance
  • Vitamin B12. Important for the formation of nucleic acids. Only found in animal products, therefore essential for vegans to consume
  • Vitamin C. Strengthens the immune system, necessary for blood formation, bones, teeth, and hormones
  • Vitamin E. Cell protection, neutralization of free radicals. Combats rheumatism, strengthens the heart and circulation

Aloe vera contains trace elements and minerals. Here is a list, which is not exhaustive:

  • Calcium. Important for the nervous system, bones, and teeth, blood clotting
  • Iron. Essential for blood formation, general well-being, and the immune system
  • Magnesium. Calming effect on the mood. Protection against heart and circulatory diseases. Anti-stress mineral
  • Manganese. Detoxification. Blood formation, development of the human support system and connective tissue
  • Selenium. Defends against free radicals. Anti-aging. Supports the immune system
  • Zinc. Defends against free radicals. Supports the immune system. Promotes wound healing and is anti-inflammatory
  • Potassium
  • Sodium
  • Chromium
  • Copper

Aloe vera – an introduction

The real aloe vera plant is a desert lily, not a cactus. It is native to Sudan and parts of Africa. Just like the climate in the desert, the stimulating climate in some parts of Mallorca is perfect for growing Aloe Vera Barbandensis Miller. The plant has to adapt to the change between hot and cold temperature periods, which is how it produces its powerful nutrients. There are over 400 species of aloe plant, but only 17 of them are called aloe vera (the real aloe). The plant is extremely sensitive to frost. In Northern Europe, aloe vera can also be cultivated in your own garden, but it has to be brought indoors during the winter.

Aloe vera barbadensis Miller must thrive for five years and requires at least 2,000 hours of sunshine per year to produce the nutrients we need for the production of direct juice. In Mallorca, we have an average of approximately 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. The flowers of Aloe Vera Barbandesis Miller are yellow and contain a fine nectar, which we use to make our gourmet flowers.

GeschichteAloe is mentioned in the Bible as an incense and ingredient for embalming. Alexander the Great used aloe to treat the wounds of his warriors. The beautiful Egyptian Cleopatra used it as a cosmetic. Christopher Columbus and Alexander II took aloe leaves with them on their expeditions as a medicinal plant to heal wounds or injuries with the help of aloe vera & UREA (uric acid). This was also a great success for Alexander II. Spanish conquerors brought aloe to South and Central America.

The first scientific description as Aloe perfoliata var. vera was made by Carl von Linné in 1753. Nicolaas Laurens Burman elevated the variety to the rank of species in 1768. Philip Miller proposed the name Aloe Barbadensis in the same year, referring to the name Aloe vulgaris already used by Caspar Bauhin in 1620. Due to Miller's later publication, the species name Aloe Vera takes precedence over the name Aloe Barbadensis.

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