Aloe tree leaves (Folia Aloes arborescentis)

Aloe vera is a perennial tropical succulent plant. It is a biogenic stimulant and affects the processes of metabolism and tissue regeneration. It has pronounced laxative, secretory, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, antimicrobial, and bactericidal properties.

The healing properties and contraindications of aloe vera were known in Ancient Egypt. This plant was considered not only healing, but also sacred. It symbolized longevity and prosperity. It was depicted on the walls of Egyptian tombs, incense was made from it and brought as a sacrificial gift to the pharaohs. And, of course, the famous Cleopatra cream was prepared using aloe juice. The plant was also well known in the ancient cultures of India and China. South American shamans wore dried leaves around their necks as protective amulets. In the modern world, aloe is officially recognized as a valuable medicinal raw material; it is widely used in cosmetology and pharmacology, traditional and folk medicine.

Composition and release form

in dark glass bottles of 50 ml; 1 bottle in a cardboard pack.

in dark glass bottles of 100 g; 1 bottle in a cardboard pack.

in dark glass jars of 30 g; in a cardboard pack 1 jar.

in a blister pack 10 pcs.; 2 packs in a cardboard box.

What does it contain?

Aloe vera juice is nature's pharmacy. It contains about 30 microelements (K, Ca, P, Fe, Na, Mg, Zn, etc.), vitamins, amino acids, tannins, monosaccharides and polysaccharides, phytoncides, catechins, glycosides, plant steroids and other substances. Most of them are BAS (biologically active substances). The vitamin cluster contains the entire B group, vitamins C and E, as well as beta-carotene, which is transformed into vitamin A in the body. The remaining vitamins are present in microdoses.

An alcohol tincture containing 80% natural aloe juice is produced on an industrial scale. It is also available in the form of Aloe Vera Juice NSP dietary supplement from the Nature's Sunshine campaign containing 48.4 g of lower leaf pulp concentrate. A series of juices and gels with fruit fillings is produced by Forever Living Products.

Aloe juice is also produced in the form of crystals (sabur). This is the pulp of leaves boiled and dried to dryness, which has the maximum concentration of useful substances.

The healing properties of aloe juice are actively used in medicine

pharmachologic effect

Pharmacological action - general tonic, adaptogenic.

Aloe juice enhances bile secretion, the secretion of digestive glands, has a laxative effect and bactericidal activity against pathogens (internally), anti-inflammatory, wound-healing effect (externally).

Aloe syrup with iron contains easily digestible iron for the formation of hemoglobin and normal hematopoiesis, replenishes the lack of iron in the body associated with poor absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, blood loss, malnutrition, increased need for iron (pregnancy, active growth in children and adolescents).

Aloe liniment accelerates epithelization, increases skin tolerance to X-ray irradiation, has an analgesic effect, reduces burning sensation and tightness. In experiments on rabbits, it was found that when used prophylactically, it reduces the reaction and significantly shortens the healing time of radiation damage to the skin.

Aloe coated tablets are used as a biogenic stimulant.

What does it help with?

As mentioned above, agave pulp is used as a medicine and as a cosmetic product. Let's take a closer look at what aloe juice helps with.

What does it cure?

This gift of nature can be called a panacea, because... The list of healing qualities is quite extensive.

List of things that aloe juice treats:

• regulates metabolism;
• saturates the body with vitamins and biologically active substances, strengthens the immune system;
• eliminates constipation;
• helps with gastrointestinal diseases;

The substance is used as a prophylactic and tonic.

Application in cosmetology

Aloe juice has found wide application in cosmetology.
In industrial conditions, it is introduced into cosmetic preparations in the form of an extract. They are used to care for problem skin. In addition, creams with aloe rejuvenate and whiten. Aloe vera gel in cosmetology. Hair products are very popular. Shampoos and balms improve the quality of hair follicles, reduce the formation of dandruff, moisturize the scalp, and add shine to the hair. Soaps, shower gels, body lotions soothe inflamed skin and reduce dryness. Hygienic lipstick eliminates chapped lips and softens them.

Self-produced aloe juice has positive reviews for use in skin and hair care. At home, you can freeze ice cubes with its additives and wipe your face with them. You can also wipe the skin with a cut of an agave leaf. It is good to rub the pulp of the leaves into the scalp: this will give your hair shine.

The homeland of aloe, plant propagation rules and selection of suitable soil for replanting.

Indications for the drug Aloe juice

Aloe juice: gastritis, gastroenteritis, enterocolitis, constipation (including spastic and atonic), chronic colitis (inside); acute and chronic purulent diseases (externally).

Aloe syrup with iron: anemia of various origins, iron deficiency in the body due to malabsorption, blood loss, malnutrition, increased need for iron (pregnancy, active growth of children and adolescents).

Aloe liniment: second and third degree burns, prevention and treatment of skin lesions during radiation therapy, dry and moist epidermatitis, kraurosis of the vulva, acute and subacute inflammatory processes (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, lichen planus) and other skin diseases.

Aloe coated tablets: myopic chorioretinitis, in the complex treatment of progressive myopia.

Is there any harm from this plant?

The high level of biologically active substances in aloe juice determines its benefits and harms. Caution must be exercised in case of unclear diagnoses, exacerbations of chronic pathologies, diseases of the central nervous system (epilepsy, abnormal excitability), while expecting a child and breastfeeding.

In large doses, the juice can act as a toxin and cause intestinal irritation. accompanied by pain and uncontrollable diarrhea (sometimes with blood). It should not be taken for cracks and ulcers in the intestines.

The biological activity of the substance accelerates internal metabolic processes, and therefore can cause the growth of benign and malignant neoplasms, especially if the plant extract contains leaf skin. Aloin contained in it becomes a carcinogen in large quantities.

To avoid problems with bowel movements in infants, breastfeeding women need to be careful. In addition, increased doses of biologically active substances in milk disrupt the formation of the infant’s immune system.

ATTENTION! Children under 3 years of age should not be given oral medications containing aloe juice or extract.

Directions for use and doses

Aloe juice: orally, 20–30 minutes before meals, 1 teaspoon 2–3 times a day; externally - in the form of lotions and direct irrigation of wounds. Course - 15–30 days.

Aloe syrup with iron: orally, 1/2–1 teaspoon in 1/4 glass of water for 1 dose. Course - 15–30 days.

Aloe liniment: externally, to prevent skin damage - after each irradiation, lubricate the skin with liniment throughout the course (on average 45 days); for treatment - apply a thin layer to the affected skin surface 2-3 times a day and cover with gauze; in gynecology - morning and evening applied to the affected areas 2 times a day (morning and evening); for acute and subacute inflammatory processes of the skin - apply a thick layer to the affected areas (without subsequent application of a bandage) 2 times a day; for dry skin, lubricate the affected areas of the skin with liniment alternate with lanolin.

Aloe coated tablets: orally, 15 minutes before meals, 1 tablet. 3–4 times a day. The course is 1 month, if necessary, repeat after 3–6 months.

Aloe extract 1 ml No. 10 solution d/in.amp.

Instructions for medical use of the drug Aloe extract Trade name Aloe extract International nonproprietary name No Dosage form Extract liquid for injection Composition One ampoule contains the active substance - an aqueous extract from fresh leaves of aloe arborescens 1:4.7, excipients: sodium chloride. Description Liquid from light yellow to yellow-brown color with a specific odor. Pharmacotherapeutic group Other drugs for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and metabolic disorders. Various other drugs for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and metabolic disorders. ATC code A16AX Pharmacological properties Aloe extract for injection is a product that stimulates metabolism, accelerates regeneration processes, and exhibits adaptogenic and general tonic effects. Improves cellular metabolism, trophism and tissue regeneration, increases the general nonspecific resistance of the body and the resistance of mucous membranes to the action of damaging agents. Stimulates the protective functions of granulocytes, stimulates appetite. Increases energy reserves in sperm and enhances their motility. Indications for use - peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum - blepharitis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, vitreous opacities, myopic chorioretinitis, iritis, progressive myopia. Method of administration and dosage If there is sediment, shake the ampoule before opening until a uniform suspension is formed. Adults are administered subcutaneously daily, 1 ml (maximum daily dose - 3 - 4 ml). Course of treatment - 30 - 35 injections, repeated after 2-3 months Side effects may include: - allergic reactions in the form of skin rash, itching - sensation of a rush of blood to the pelvic organs - hyperthermia - dyspepsia - increased menstrual bleeding - abdominal pain Contraindications - hypersensitivity to the drug - severe cardiovascular diseases - arterial hypertension - acute gastrointestinal disorders (including diarrhea) - intestinal obstruction, Crohn's disease - ulcerative colitis - appendicitis - abdominal pain of unknown etiology - impaired liver function - hemorrhoids - impaired renal function - complicated forms of nephroso-nephritis - diffuse glomerulonephritis - pregnancy and lactation - children and adolescence up to 18 years of age Drug interactions Enhances the effect of drugs that stimulate hematopoiesis and iron preparations. With the simultaneous use of aloe extract and thiazide diuretics, loop diuretics, licorice preparations, and corticosteroids, the risk of developing potassium deficiency increases. Special instructions The drug should not be mixed in the same syringe with other medications. To prevent pain, you can first inject 0.5 ml of a 2% novocaine solution into the injection site. Before using novocaine, you should do an allergy test. Pregnancy and lactation The drug is not used because the mechanism of its action (as a biogenic stimulant) has not been sufficiently studied. Peculiarities of influence on the ability to drive vehicles or potentially dangerous mechanisms have not been studied. Overdose Not identified Release form and packaging 1 ml of the drug in ampoules. 10 ampoules of the drug together with instructions for medical use in the state and Russian languages ​​and a ceramic cutting disc for opening the ampoules are placed in a pack of boxed cardboard (chrome-ersatz) with partitions or a corrugated insert, or with a polymer insert made of PVC film for placement and fixation ampoule Or 1 ml of the drug in glass ampoules with a break ring of 1 ml. Sticky labels are attached to the ampoules. 5 ampoules of the drug are placed in a blister pack made of PVC film, which is covered with aluminum foil. 2 contour strip packs together with instructions for medical use in the state and Russian languages ​​are placed in packs of boxed cardboard (chrome-ersatz). The packs are placed in group containers and a group label is affixed. Storage conditions Store in a place protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Keep out of the reach of children! Shelf life: 3 years Do not use after expiration date. Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies By prescription Manufacturer/Packager LLC FZ BIOPHARMA, Ukraine 09100, Kiev region, Belaya Tserkov, st. Kyiv, 37 tel.: +38