Aloevera
Aloevera contains over the 240 nutritional and
medicinal ingredients,
Including vitamins, minerals, enzymes, sugars,
lignin, saponins,
Sterols, amino acids, salicylic acid etc.
Other natural product not containing so many
ingredients beneficial to
Health.
1. Amino Acids
§
Aloe vera :- 19 of the 20
known amino acids
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Essential Amino Acids:
Non-Essential Amino Acids:
1. Isoleucine
2. Alanine
3. Tyrosine
4. Leucine
5. Arginine
6. Glutamine
7. Lysine
8. Asparagine
9. Aspartic acid
10. Methionine
11. Cysteine,
12. Phenylalanine
13. Glutamic acid
14. Threonine
15. Glycine
16. Valin
17. Histidine
18. Proline
19. Serin
2. Enzymes
Aloe Vera contains 8 enzymes:
1.
Carboxypeptidase
2.
Catalase
3.
Cellulase
4.
Lipase
5.
Peroxidase
6.
Aliiase
7.
Alkaline phosphatase
8.
Amylase
This enzymes help break down sugars and fats
from food and improve digestion and absorption of nutrients in body.
3. Hormones
Aloe vera contains two hormones:
a.
Auxin
b.
Gibberellin
This two hormones help in wound healing, prevent
inflammation and infection.
Gibberellin acts as a growth hormone that
regenerates cells and stimulates their growth.
4. Lignins
Lignins are plant fibers which are used to
connect and support, and give the strength to plant.
Lignins in Aloe Vera which penetrate deep into
the skin and introduce other medicinal ingredients of aloe vera into our skin.
5. Salicylic acid
They contains salicylic acid which is natural
painkiller and also anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Aspirin is nothing but it is salicylic acid in
chemical form.
6. Saponins
Saponins have a cleansing and antiseptic
effect.
They have anti-microbial properties so they protect against bacteria, viruses and fungi.
7. Sterols
Aloe vera contains four plant sterols:
i. Cholesterol
ii. Campesterol
iii. Lupeol
iv. Sitosterol
Sterols have anti-inflammatory properties.
Lupeol also has antiseptic and analgesic effects.
8. Vitamins
Aloe vera contains the following vitamins:
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene), Vitamin B3
(Niacin), Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoksin), Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin
E, Kolin, Folate, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamins A, C and E have antioxidant
properties and also neutralize free radicals in to body
Group B vitamins and choline which are responsible
for the metabolism.
Vitamin B12 which is responsible for the
formation of red blood cells (RBCs), while folic acid is necessary for proper
cell development.
9. Minerals
Minerals are inorganic substances which
constitute 4-5% of the human body.
They are necessary for preserving the delicate
balance of cellular ionic liquids, building bone tissue and blood cells, the
electrochemical activity of nerve cells and the regulation of muscle tone.
Many minerals were found in aloe vera, to name
only the top 9:
1.
Calcium,
2.
Chrome,
3.
Iron,
4.
Magnesium,
5.
Manganese,
6.
Potassium,
7.
Phosphorus,
8.
Sodium,
9.
Zinc
10. Sugars
They contains two monosaccharides,
1.
glucose and
2.
fructose,
Which have anti-inflammatory effects.
It is also a rich source of polysaccharides.
Polysaccharides are found in every cell of
animal body.
After 10 year we are completely dependent on external sources of polysaccharides.
From the leaves of aloe vera a special ingredient called acemannan.
Acemannan deserves special mention. This
polysaccharide has antiviral and immune stimulating properties.
Turmeric/Haldi
Curcuma longa is a scientific name of Turmeric
The Active principle is Curcumin which has properties of:
o Enhancement of wound healing in animals
o Natural Antioxidant
o Antirheumatic activity
o Curcumin is a non steroidal
Anti inflamatory agent
Lime/ Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium Hydroxide is a strongly alkaline substance
pH of 12.5
Properties:
o Antimicrobial Activity
o Tissue Dissolving Activity
o Induction of repair by hard
tissue formation
Garlic
Scientific name: Alium Sativam
Properties:
o Anti-bacterial
o Anti-viral
o Anti-parasitic
o Anti-inflammatory
o Anti-Oxidative
Onion
• Scientific name: Allium cepa
Properties:
o Anti-inflammatory
o Anti-histaminic
o Anti-microbial
o Anti-cancer
o Dermatological effect
o Hyper tension
o Diabetes
Cumins/Jira
Scientific Name: Cuminum cyminum
Properties:
o Antioxidant
o Anti stress
o Weight loss
o Diabetes
o Diarrhoea
o Constipation
o Memory loss
Fengreek/Methi
Scientific name: Trigonella
foenum-graecum
Uses:
o Digestive problem such as constipation,
diarrhoea,
o Loss of appetite and bloat.
o Arthritis
o Muscle pain
o Parturition pain
o Anti-inflammatory
o Antioxidant
Poppy Seeds/Khas Khas
Scientific name: Papaver somniferum
Properties:
§ Asthma.
§ Constipation.
§ Cough.
§ Diarrhoea caused by infection.
§ Difficulty sleeping.
Kadu Kariyatu/Kalmegh
Scientific name: Andrographis paniculata
Properties:
o Remove toxins
o Cold and Fever
o Diabetes
o Appetite stimulant
o Skin disease
o Allergy
o Anti protozoan
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