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                                                   ALOE VERA
                                                   the health benefits







                                                   Contents





                                                   Introduction                                                            page 1


                                                   The Elixir Reputation of Aloe                                           Page 1

                                                   What Aloe vera is not                                                   page 1


                                                   How does Aloe vera work?                                                page 2

                                                   Immune System Stimulation                                               page 2


                                                   Evidence for and Mechanism of the Immune Stimulant Effect of Aloe       page 3

                                                   Bacterial and Fungal Infections                                         page 3


                                                   Viral Infections                                                        page 3

                                                   Immune Effects of Aloe upon Tissues and Isolated Cells                  page 4


                                                   Anti-Cancer Effects Exerted via the Immune System                       page 4

                                                   Anti-Inflammatory Effect                                                page 5


                                                   Tissue Healing Effects                                                  page 6

                                                   Gastro-Intestinal Effect                                                page 7


                                                   Evidence for and Mechanisms of the Gastro-Intestinal Effect             page 7

                                                   Anti-Diabetic Effect                                                    page 8


                                                   How the Action of Aloe Impinges upon Hyperglycaemia in Type II Diabetes  page 9

                                                   Anti-Arthritic Effect                                                   page 10


                                                   Arterial Effects                                                        page 10

                                                   Powerful Herbal Medicine                                                page 10


                                                   Making Sure that your Aloe is Genuine and is Strong Enough              page 11

                                                   References                                                              page 12
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