Aloe Vera, scientific studies
Aloe Vera is one of the most studied plants, with new information discovered every day. Thus, various scientific investigations allow us to harness the characteristics of this plant to help alleviate, prevent, or cure the effects of numerous diseases naturally.
In the following links, you can find some articles related to the characteristics, components, and effects derived from the consumption or application of aloe.
Chinchilla, Nuria; Carrera, Ceferino; Duran, Alexandra G.; Macias, Mariola; Torres, Ascension; Macias, Francisco A.
Aloe barbadensis: how a miraculous plant becomes reality.
Phytochemistry Reviews (2013), 12(4): 581-602.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92765/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/
Article about the positive impact of taking Aloe Vera for patients affected by stomach acidity and colon problems. It also explains the benefits of digestion and ingestion proteins.
http://www.desertharvest.com/physicians/documents/DH127.pdf
General summary of the chemical composition, processing, structure, and biological activity of Aloe Vera gel. It also discusses the importance of Aloe Vera in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=62024415003
This article shows that Aloe Vera has a very positive impact against the harmful effects of alcohol.
http://scialert.net/fulltext/?doi=pjbs.2011.742.746
It demonstrates the wound healing properties of Aloe Vera, both by drinking it and applying it to the skin. It also addresses the hypoglycemic function of Aloe Vera for diabetic people..
Experimental study from the Faculty of San Marco, Peru, aiming to determine the cytoprotective effect of Aloe Vera gel on the gastric mucosa and the lesions that may develop.
http://sisbib.unmsm.edu.pe/bvrevistas/cimel/v12_n2/pdf/a07v12n2.pdf
It explains how Aloe-emodin works and acts to specifically destroy nervous tissue tumors.
http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/60/11/2800.long
This study experiments with the function of the most important polysaccharide present in Aloe gel: Acemannan. It is understood that Acemannan activates the macrophages of our immune system. The second study is a general review of what the Acemannan molecule is and what it is used for.
http://www.sanitaaloebynature.com/pdf/acemannan_review.pdf
Other studies about aloe vera. General information, history, and curiosities.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4097935/
http://www.scielo.org.ve/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-63652001000200004