The truth is, Aloe is considered too expensive to be in mass-marketed products.

About Aloe Vera

More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Aloe Vera

A Little History

In ancient times, physicians and pharmacologists from Persia to Greece used Aloe Vera to treat a wide variety of ailments, including wounds, mild infections, sinus problems and sores.
When the Spanish brought Aloe to the New World, it quickly gained widespread acceptance as a homeopathic and herbal cure-all.
Beginning in the 1950s, Aloe Vera gel gained respect as a moisturizer and as a healing agent in cosmetics and over-the-counter drugs.

Where Aloe is Found

Aloe originated in Africa.
Today there are more than 250 species of Aloe grown around the world, from Africa to the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas, Florida, Southern California, Mexico, the Pacific Rim countries, India, South America, the Caribbean and Australia.

The Characteristics of Aloe

Aloe plants are commonly mistaken for cactus.
Aloe’s thick, tapered, spiny leaves grow from a short stalk near ground level.
Mature plants can grow as tall as 4 feet, although average plants are typically only 2-3 feet tall. Each plant usually has 12-16 leaves and can weigh up to 3 pounds.
Aloe contains amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, proteins, polysaccharides and biological stimulators.

The Science of Aloe Vera

Various clinical studies have shown that Aloe has a role in the treatment of radiation dermatitis, superficial skin abrasions, corneal ulcerations, frostbite, burns and leg ulcers.
Aloe extracted from the Aloe barbadensis Miller plant (the Aloe commonly used in cosmetics) is different from that extracted from the Aloe ferox Liliaceae plant.
The terms “Aloe,” “Aloe Vera,” “Aloin” and “Aloe extract” refer to the end products of different methods of extracting juice from Aloe plants.
The term “Aloe” refers to a concentrated distillate made from the juice of the plant’s leaves. “Aloe extract” is the powder form of Aloe.

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Why Aloe Works

Aloe blocks histamine production and contains an agent that helps with inflammation.
Aloin, which is made by filtering out certain resins from Aloe juices, contains a high concentration of anthroquinone, the agent that may be responsible for Aloe’s effectiveness in the treatment of certain skin afflictions, including inflammation and psoriasis.
The great success of Aloe as a commodity for use in cosmetics is due to the proper stabilizing procedures that enable processors to store and ship Aloe gel without fear of spoilage.
The Aloe industry has established high ethical standards for business as well as for their Aloe products. Through the International Aloe Science Council (IASC), the industry has solidified its dedication to providing the world with the highest quality Aloe. Lexli International is a member of the IASC and Dr. Abdullah served on the Board of Directors.

Aloe Vera Studies

Since the inclusion of Aloe in the first United States Pharmacopoeia in 1820, numerous investigators have studied its efficacy within a wide range of clinical applications.

1935 — Collins and Collins first describe Aloe Vera in the treatment and healing of a 31 year-old woman suffering from radio-dermatitis, a very difficult condition to treat.

1936 — Wright describes the use of Aloe in the treatment of radiation ulcers.

1940 — Row and associates note that Aloe helps heal burns faster than any other treatment available.

1945 — Russian academician V. P. Filatov reports effective treatment of skin conditions caused by parasites.

1950-70 — Studies showing Aloe’s effectiveness in healing radiation, burns and frostbite continues, showing further evidence of improved wound healing in radiation dermatitis and ulcers. K. Somova in Russia and E. Zimmerman in the U.S. separately show treatment of periodontal disease with Aloe; Blitz and Smith use Aloe in the treatment of 18 patients with peptic ulcer disease, with 17 of 18 patients recovering from symptoms.

During the last two decades, numerous researchers have shed extensive light on the beneficial properties of Aloe in the treatment of various health-related issues.

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