Over 130 biological active compounds have so far been reported. The herbal properties of aloe are substantial enough to describe the aloe as a pharmacy in a plant.

The Aloe Ferox leaf contains amino acids, minerals, vitamins, polysaccharides, glycoproteins, enzymes, chlorophyll, sterols and other plant chemicals with numerous medicinal activities.

Amino Acids

Aloe Ferox contains a total of 34 amino acids, including 7 of the 8 essential ones.

• Proteins are made of smaller units called amino acids, which are the building material of the body.
• They are vital for growth and repair of the body.
• They are used to make hormones, enzymes, antibodies and neurotransmitters, and help transport substances around the body.

Chlorophyll

• May stimulate the production of red blood cells in bone marrow.
• Helps protect against cancer and certain forms of radiation.
• Acts as a purifier, antiseptic and antibiotic 
• May be a powerful wound healer.

Glycoproteins

• Anti-tumour 
• Anti-inflammatory 
• Phagocytic activity
• Can stimulate the fibroblast to increase collagen and proteoglycans
• Wound healing effect in mice.

Glycosides: Saponins, Phenols, Anthraquinones, Aloin, Aloe emodin, Aloinoside, 5-hydroxyaloin A, Chrysophanol, Aloesin, Aloe resin A/C, Isoaloeresin A, Furoaloesone, Chrysophanic acid, Cinnamic acid, Emodin, Coumarins, Resistannols

• Antibacterial 
• Anti-parasite 
• Antiviral 
• Anti-fungal 
• Anti-microbial
• Anti-inflammatory 
• Analgesic.
• Immune stimulating actions 
• Laxative 
• Aids absorption from the gut.
• Absorbs ultraviolet light 
• reduces the formation of melanin and any tendency to hyper pigmentation.

Minerals:  Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphate, Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Sulphur.

Trace Minerals : Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Nickel, Selenium, Strontium, Tin, Vanadium, Zinc.

• All nutrients require minerals for activity. All bodily processes depend on the action of minerals.
• All minerals work together as a collective whole. A deficiency of one mineral may disrupt the entire chain, rendering other nutrients either useless or inefficient.
• Minerals are the catalyst that makes enzyme functions possible.
• The acid-base balance (pH) of the tissue fluid is controlled by minerals.
• Trace minerals are an essential part of hormone structures.

Saccharides

Monosaccharides : rhamnose, arabinose, xylose, mannose, galactose, glucose.

• Antibacterial 
• Fungicidal 
• Anti-viral 
• Anti-parasite properties.
• Enhance wound healing 
• Decreases inflammation 
• Accelerates process of healing.
• Inhibit tumour growth and spread 
• Necessary for production of chemicals in the body that fight invaders.
• Ease inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis 
• Lowers blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Polysaccharides : arabinogalactans, rhamnogalacturorans, glucomannoglycans, hemicelluloses.

• Lower high cholesterol levels 
• Anti-tumour activity 
• Anti-bacterial.
• Anti-viral 
• Anti-fungal 
• Anti-parasite effect 
• Balances immune activity.
• Help with the reduction of blood sugar with both type І and type ІІ diabetes.
• Effective intracellular antioxidants and free radical scavengers - arteriosclerosis, heart disease, Parkinson's disease.
• Pre-probiotic effect, encouraging growth and replenishment of friendly gastro intestinal bacteria.
• Control of chronic yeast growth.

Sterols: siterol, cholesterol, lupeol

• Anti-inflammatory
• Antiseptic 
• Immune modulating 
• Blood sugar control.
• Anti-microbial activity 
• Analgesic 
• Reduce carcinogen-induced cancer of the colon.
• Effective against allergies and allergic reactions.

Fibre

Insoluble fibre : cellulose, lignin

• Increases stool bulk 
• Aids constipation 
• Decreased incidence of colon cancer.
• Improves symptoms of irritable colon.

Soluble fibre : arabinogalactan, rhamnogalacturonan, mucilage

• Beneficial effect on attacks of hypoglycaemia and blood pressure.
• Reduces coronary heart disease risk.

Vitamins: Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

• Vitamins are necessary for normal metabolism and good health.
• Vitamins serve as chemical partners for the enzymes involved in the body’s metabolism, cell production, tissue repair and other vital processes.