Chemistry in life - aloe vera
Aloe vera, a plant of the Liliaceae family, is native to the tropical deserts of the African continent and the Mediterranean coastal areas. The water content of complete aloe vera leaves is about 98.5%, and the water content of aloe vera gel can reach 99.5%. The remaining 1% solids are water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, enzymes, polysaccharides, polyphenols and organic acids. wait. Aloe vera has excellent water retention properties and is therefore widely used in cosmetics. In addition, aloe vera contains a variety of active substances, which can relax the intestines, promote wound healing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ultraviolet, etc., so it is called a "universal medicine", "family doctor" and "doctor-free". "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that aloe vera is cold in nature, bitter in taste, non-toxic, and has the functions of clearing away heat and detoxifying, improving eyesight and calming the mind, killing insects and removing malnutrition. This article mainly introduces the chemical composition and biological activities of aloe vera.
It is currently known that aloe vera contains more than 160 chemical components, and there are about 100 components with pharmacological and biological activities. The bioactive components of aloe vera are mainly distributed in the yellow juice, gel and skin. The yellow sap exuded from the cut of the leaves mainly contains phenolic compounds such as anthraquinone and glycosides, which is the main active ingredient of aloe vera used as medicine; the gel left after the yellow sap exudes contains sugars (monosaccharides, polysaccharides and polymers), Protein, calcium oxalate and cellulose, etc.; The outer skin of aloe vera leaves contains chemical components such as anthrone and chromone.
Soothing and laxative. More than a thousand years ago, humans discovered that aloe vera has a laxative effect. The laxative effect of aloe is mainly attributed to anthrones and chromone compounds such as aloin and aloe-emodin. Aloin and aloe-emodin are not easily decomposed, digested and absorbed in the stomach. After reaching the large intestine, they will be decomposed by bacteria in the large intestine to release glycogen, which plays a laxative effect. Swedish digestive medicine "Swedish bitters" contains aloe vera as the main ingredient.
Heal wounds. Research shows that aloe vera gel can keep wounds moist and accelerate cell proliferation and collagen maturation, thereby accelerating wound healing. At the same time, aloe vera gel also has antiviral and antibacterial properties, which can also help with wound healing.
Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Studies have shown that aloe vera gel can increase prostaglandin concentration and increase leukocyte permeability to achieve anti-inflammatory effects, but aloe vera gel has no effect on inflammation caused by allergies. The active antibacterial ingredient in aloe vera is anthraquinone compounds, which can inhibit Bacillus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Shigella.
Antioxidant, sun protection. Studies have shown that the antioxidant activity of Aloe vera extract exceeds that of butylated hydroxyanisole and alpha-tocopherol, and has excellent antioxidant capacity. The antioxidant capacity of aloe vera enables it to resist ultraviolet rays and protect the skin from damage. In addition, the aloe vera in aloe vera can inhibit the adhesion of pigments on the skin surface caused by ultraviolet radiation and prevent sunburn.
What ls Emodin In Aloe Vera
Aloe Emodin Powder is one of the necessary raw materials in the field of fat reduction and weight loss. It can be used toinhibit cholesterol absorption and effectively promote intestinal motility.Aloe-eModol(1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)anthraquinone) is an anthraquinone and an isomer of emodin present in aloe latex, an exudate from thealoe plant. It has a strong stimulant-laxative action.AloeEmodin is found in the gel, sap, or leaves of aloe vera, the socotrine aloe,Barbados aloe, and Zanzibar aloes, the bark of Frangula and cascara sagrada, the leaves of Senna, and therhizome of rhubarb Aloe-emodin has not been found in Natal aloes.
Aloe Emodin is widely used as an ingredient in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, so it has always been a hot-selling productfor suppliers.Besides the quality, we can also offer the best price to attract customers.
Aloe Emodin Benefits
1.Anti-inflammatory properties
Aloe Emodin has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body, which may help alleviate symptoms of conditions suchas rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
2.Antioxidant activity
Aloe Emodin has antioxidant properties, which help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.This can helpprevent chronic diseases and heart disease.
3.Antibacterial and antiviral effects
AloeEmodin has been found to have antibacterial and antiviral effects, which may help fight infections and boost theimmune system.
4.Skin health benefits
Aloe-eModol can be used topically to treat skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema.lt also helps improve skinhydration and reduce the appearance of finelines and wrinkles.Overall, Aloe Emodin has several potential health beneftsand is a promising natural compound for improving overall health and well-being.
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