CURTAILING HIV INFECTION.
An extract of mannose, one of the sugars in aloe, can inhibit HIV-1.
In a 1991 study in molecular biotherapy, HIV-1 cells were treated in vitro
(outside the body) with a mannose extract. Aloe slowed virus reproduction
by as much as 30%, reduced viral load, suppressed the spread of virus from
infected cells, and increased the viability of infected cells.
NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR HIV PATIENTS.
In a four month nutritional support programme for HIV patients, 29
patients were given 100% pure aloe Vera juice(5 ounces, 4times daily) along
with an essential fatty acid supplement and another supplement containing
vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Patients were told to continue with
their normal diet and not to take other supplements.
After 90 days, all of the patients had fewer occurrences of opportunistic
infections, thrush, fatigue, and diarrhea, as well as increased white blood cell
counts.
STIMULATES IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST CANCER.
Researchers found that a compound from aloe, when injected directly
into tumors, activated the immune system to attack the cancer. Aloe turns on
the immune system by activating macrophages, causing the release of
immune activating substances such as interferon, interleukines, and tumor
necrosis factor. In addition, aloe promotes the growth of normal cells.
BENEFITS LUNG CANCER.
Aloe’s protective effect was confirmed in a study of 673 lung cancer
patients in Okinawa, Japan, published in the Japanese Journal of Cancer
Research. This survey looked at the connection between smoking,
comparative amounts of 17 plant foods in the diet, and the occurrence of
lung cancer over a five-year period. Aloe was the only one of the plant foods
that was protective against cancer.
HELPS HEAL WOUNDS.
Applied to wounds, aloe gel is a mild anesthetic, relieving itching,
swelling and pain. It also is antibacterial and antifungal, increases blood
flow to wounded areas, and stimulates fibroblasts, the skin cells responsible
for wound healing.
SUPPORTS SURGICAL RECOVERY.
Speeds up wound healing when used in dressings along with surgical gel.
SOOTHES BURNS.
Burns dressed with aloe gel healed more quickly than those with petroleum
jelly.
MINIMISES FROSTBITE DAMAGE.
Use of aloe vera cream along with standard treatments for frostbite
(antibiotics, ibuprofen and re-warming) showed better healing without tissue
loss. Researchers concluded that aloe prevented a decrease of blood flow to
the frozen tissues, a common cause of tissue loss in frostbite.
SCREENS OUT RADIATION.
Aloe protects against skin damage from X-rays. It acted as an effective
antioxidant, mopping up the free radicals caused by radiation. It also
protected two of the body’s healing substances.
HEALS PSORIATIC LESIONS.
The use of 0.5% aloe Vera extract in a mineral oil based ointment
showed quicker healing of psoriatic lesions than that of the placebo
controlled group.
EASES INTESTINAL PROBLEMS.
Aloe Vera juice can be effective for treating inflammatory bowel disease.
Ten patients were given two ounces of aloe juice, three times daily, for
seven days. After one week, all patients were cured of diarrhoea, four had
improved bowel regularity, and three reported increased energy.
Researchers concluded that aloe was able to rebalance the intestines by”
regulating gastrointestinal pH while improving gastrointestinal motility,
increasing stool specific gravity, and reducing populations of certain fecal
micro organisms, including yeast.” Other studies have shown that aloe Vera
juice helps to detoxify the bowel, neutralize stomach acidity, and relieve
constipation and gastric ulcers.
REDUCES BLOOD SUGAR IN DIABETES.
Five patients with NIDDM were given half a teaspoon of aloe extract
daily for up to fourteen weeks. Blood sugar levels were reduced in all
patients by an average of 45%, with no change in their total weight.
REDUCES ARTHRITIC SWELLING.
Aloe can help prevent arthritis and reduce the inflammation in joints
already affected by arthritis. Aloe can also inhibit the autoimmune reaction
associated with certain forms of arthritis.
An extract of mannose, one of the sugars in aloe, can inhibit HIV-1.
In a 1991 study in molecular biotherapy, HIV-1 cells were treated in vitro
(outside the body) with a mannose extract. Aloe slowed virus reproduction
by as much as 30%, reduced viral load, suppressed the spread of virus from
infected cells, and increased the viability of infected cells.
NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR HIV PATIENTS.
In a four month nutritional support programme for HIV patients, 29
patients were given 100% pure aloe Vera juice(5 ounces, 4times daily) along
with an essential fatty acid supplement and another supplement containing
vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Patients were told to continue with
their normal diet and not to take other supplements.
After 90 days, all of the patients had fewer occurrences of opportunistic
infections, thrush, fatigue, and diarrhea, as well as increased white blood cell
counts.
STIMULATES IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST CANCER.
Researchers found that a compound from aloe, when injected directly
into tumors, activated the immune system to attack the cancer. Aloe turns on
the immune system by activating macrophages, causing the release of
immune activating substances such as interferon, interleukines, and tumor
necrosis factor. In addition, aloe promotes the growth of normal cells.
BENEFITS LUNG CANCER.
Aloe’s protective effect was confirmed in a study of 673 lung cancer
patients in Okinawa, Japan, published in the Japanese Journal of Cancer
Research. This survey looked at the connection between smoking,
comparative amounts of 17 plant foods in the diet, and the occurrence of
lung cancer over a five-year period. Aloe was the only one of the plant foods
that was protective against cancer.
HELPS HEAL WOUNDS.
Applied to wounds, aloe gel is a mild anesthetic, relieving itching,
swelling and pain. It also is antibacterial and antifungal, increases blood
flow to wounded areas, and stimulates fibroblasts, the skin cells responsible
for wound healing.
SUPPORTS SURGICAL RECOVERY.
Speeds up wound healing when used in dressings along with surgical gel.
SOOTHES BURNS.
Burns dressed with aloe gel healed more quickly than those with petroleum
jelly.
MINIMISES FROSTBITE DAMAGE.
Use of aloe vera cream along with standard treatments for frostbite
(antibiotics, ibuprofen and re-warming) showed better healing without tissue
loss. Researchers concluded that aloe prevented a decrease of blood flow to
the frozen tissues, a common cause of tissue loss in frostbite.
SCREENS OUT RADIATION.
Aloe protects against skin damage from X-rays. It acted as an effective
antioxidant, mopping up the free radicals caused by radiation. It also
protected two of the body’s healing substances.
HEALS PSORIATIC LESIONS.
The use of 0.5% aloe Vera extract in a mineral oil based ointment
showed quicker healing of psoriatic lesions than that of the placebo
controlled group.
EASES INTESTINAL PROBLEMS.
Aloe Vera juice can be effective for treating inflammatory bowel disease.
Ten patients were given two ounces of aloe juice, three times daily, for
seven days. After one week, all patients were cured of diarrhoea, four had
improved bowel regularity, and three reported increased energy.
Researchers concluded that aloe was able to rebalance the intestines by”
regulating gastrointestinal pH while improving gastrointestinal motility,
increasing stool specific gravity, and reducing populations of certain fecal
micro organisms, including yeast.” Other studies have shown that aloe Vera
juice helps to detoxify the bowel, neutralize stomach acidity, and relieve
constipation and gastric ulcers.
REDUCES BLOOD SUGAR IN DIABETES.
Five patients with NIDDM were given half a teaspoon of aloe extract
daily for up to fourteen weeks. Blood sugar levels were reduced in all
patients by an average of 45%, with no change in their total weight.
REDUCES ARTHRITIC SWELLING.
Aloe can help prevent arthritis and reduce the inflammation in joints
already affected by arthritis. Aloe can also inhibit the autoimmune reaction
associated with certain forms of arthritis.
