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anganese, potassium, sodium and zinc. They are essential for theproper functioning of various enzyme systems in different metabolicpathways and few are antioxidants.Sugars: It providesmonosaccharides (glucose and fructose) and polysaccharides:(glucomannans/polymannose). These are derived from the mucilagelayer of the plant and are known as mucopolysaccharides. The mostprominent monosaccharide is mannose-6-phosphate, and the mostcommon polysaccharides are called glucomannans [beta-(1,4)-acetylated mannan]. Acemannan, a prominent glucomannan has alsobeen found. Recently, a glycoprotein with antiallergic properties,called alprogen and novel anti-inflammatory compound, C-glucosylchromone, has been isolated from Aloe vera gel.7,8Anthraquinones: It provides 12anthraquinones, which are phenolic compounds traditionally known aslaxatives. Aloin and emodin act as analgesics, antibacterials andantivirals.Fatty acids: It provides 4plant steroids; cholesterol, campesterol, β-sisosterol and lupeol.All these have anti-inflammatory action and lupeol also possessesantiseptic and analgesic properties.Hormones: Auxins andgibberellins that help in wound healing and have anti-inflammatoryaction.Others: It provides 20 of the22 human required amino acids and 7 of the 8essential amino acids. It also contains salicylic acid thatpossesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Lignin,an inert substance, when included in topical preparations, enhancespenetrative effect of the other ingredients into the skin. Saponinsthat are the soapy substances form about 3% of the gel and havecleansing and antiseptic properties.
