Aloe Vera – Which Type of Aloe

Which Type of Aloe?

In my opinion the filleted inner leaf gel is superior to aloe ‘juices’ produced by the whole leaf method because whole leaf products are filtered and often concentrated. This process using a powerful filter may remove ingredients we are not yet even aware of.

In terms of consumer products, the International Aloe Science Council (IASC) allows the term ‘Juice’ to be used for a liquid containing only 15% certified aloe vera. To qualify as ‘Gel’ the product must contain at least 85% certified aloe vera. Even when buying an inner leaf gel look for the Seal of Approval of the International Aloe Science Council.

Why Does It Work?

It works by providing a rich cocktail of nutritional elements whose combined action and balance produce a more powerful effect together than would be expected from the actions of the individual components. This is because they work as a team, enhancing each other’s effect – known as synergism. It also has adaptogenic properties which means it is a substance which increases non-specific resistance of an organism to adverse influences such as infection or stress.

Where Does It Work?

Aloe vera, because of its nutritional qualities and antioxidant properties, helps firstly to prevent injury to epithelial tissues, and when they are damaged, it promotes its healing.

Antioxidants fight the destructive ‘free radicals’, the unstable compounds produced by our metabolism and found in environmental pollutants. They are thought to cause various ailments including some cancers as well as contributing towards the ageing process.

An epithelium is an anatomical term defined as follows:- “An epithelium is a layer of cells that covers the body or lines a cavity that connects with it”. Our largest epithelium is our skin but also included are the lining of the gut, the bronchial tubes and the genital tract. No wonder that aloe works just as well on damaged skin as it does, say, on an inflamed bowel or in asthma i.e. it works on surfaces and membranes rather than solid organs.

How Does It Work?

It’s natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action combined within its nutritional constituents promote cell growth and therefore healing.

However, it is not only helpful for people with problems as most people taking it report a greater sense of wellbeing – they just feel ‘better’ or they report feeling calmer and less anxious.

I believe this last comment is due to aloe’s second effect on the immune system which you may say becomes balanced or fine-tuned and therefore more efficient at defending the body from attack.

Aloe vera is not a panacea for all ills and there is no magic about it. I believe it works primarily in the two areas mentioned previously – epithelial tissue and the immune system. This is supported by a considerable amount of anecdotal evidence but is now being backed up by clinical trials.

Many thousands of people over the centuries have reported benefit for various skin complaints such as eczema, psoriasis, ulcers, burns, acne, even stings and bites. They have found relief for bowel disorders such as colitis, diverticulitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Other conditions resulting from a disordered immune system such as arthritis, asthma and ME (post viral fatigue syndrome) and LE (lupus) have improved after a regular ingestion of aloe vera gel.

Aloe vera therefore has a complementary role to play in the management of various conditions. As I have said its positive effects are now being demonstrated in clinical trials, such as in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.

It is very important however that people always seek the advice of their doctor when a diagnosis is in doubt or where a condition does not improve. Self-diagnosis can be extremely dangerous as many serious conditions can mimic the more simple ones.

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