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CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS & NUTRIENTS

Bogaard, M. P. (MD). (1985, July). Report on the analysis of Aloe vera gel. (Report prepared on behalf of Unisearch Limited for Friendship Aloe Vera Pty. Ltd. Brookvale).

Abstract: Gives a tables that lists the results of the total solids determination and the elemental analyses. Originals of the infra-red spectra are included with the report.

Bouchey, G. D., & Gjerstad, Gunnar. (1969). Chemical studies of Aloe vera juice II: Inorganic ingredients. Quarterly Journal of Crude Drug Research, 9(4), 1445-1453.

Abstract: An investigation of the mineral constituents of Aloe vera.

Davis, Robert H. (PhD). (1992, Autumn). Comments on the Aloe leaf. Aloe Today.

Abstract: General comments about Aloe including the structure of the leaf, how Aloe vera is made, skin penetration by mucilage and aloe vera, the aloe leaf assay, and the aloe vera cell.

Gjerstad, Gunnar. (1971). Chemical studies of Aloe vera juice I: Amino acid analysis. Advancing Frontiers of Plant Sciences,28, 311-315, (Biol. Abs. 54:33019).

Abstract: The objective of this study was to ascertain the chemical composition of this alleged wonder drug.

Henry, Ray. (1979, June). An updated review of Aloe vera. Cosmetics & Toiletries, 94:6, 42-50.

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to update what is happening with the aloe vera plant in respect to history, current findings of the medical industry, identification of some of the compounds, commercial applications of extracts, safety data, and efficacy of extracts in cosmetics.

Hirata, Toshifumi, & Suga, Takayuki. (1977). Biologically active constituents of leaves and roots of Aloe arborescens var. natalensis. Zeitschrift Fur Naturforsch,32, 731-734.

Abstract: Several biologically active substances, such as aloenin, magnesium lactate, aloe-emodin, barbaloin, and succinic acid were found to be contained tin the leaf juice of Aloe arborescens Mill. Var. natalensis Berger, which has widely been used in domestic medicines. Aloenin and magnesium lactate were elucidated to exhibit an inhibitory action on the gastric juice secretion of rats and was taken to also be helpful for arthritis and rheumatic fever. Various constituents other than the above bioactive substances were found in the leaves and the roots of the plant.

International Aloe Science Council, Inc. (N.D.). Aloe vera analysis: High pressure liquid chromatography bonded amine assay. Austin, TX: IASC.

Abstract: Reagents, instrument conditions, procedure, standard reference sample, location of "E" peak in products, reference HPLC scans.

Leung, Albert Y. (PhD). (1977, June). Effective ingredients of Aloe vera. Drugs and Cosmetics, 34-35, 154-155.

Abstract: Effective ingredients of Aloe vera.

McKeown, Edward C. (1983, June). Aloe vera: The quest for the “curative” missing link. Drug & Cosmetic Industry, 30ff.

Abstract: This article reviews what we currently know (or do not know) about the composition and analysis of aloe and examines the quest for the “curative” ingredient missing link.

Ritchey, Charles Robert. (1955). Natural products from Aloe. Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate College of the Oklahoma State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science, July, 1972.

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to isolate and to identify a compound or compounds that occur in Aloe barbadensis. Qualitative analyses were performed using a combination of thin-layer chromatography, gas - liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography - mass spectrometry.

Shelton , Ronald M. (MAJ, USAF, MC). (1991, October). Aloe vera: Its chemical and therapeutic properties. International Journal of Dermatology, 30(10), 679-683.

Abstract: In this review, the historical uses of Aloe will be highlighted and its chemical composition and biologic effects will be described.

Suga, Takayuki, & Hirata, Toshifumi. (1983, June). The efficacy of the Aloe plants chemical constituents and biological activities. Cosmetics and Toiletries,98, 105-108.

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to review the usefulness of the aloe plants for use in dermatological preparations or for treatment of internal disorders.

Unknown. (N.D.). Comprehensive List of Ingredients for Aloe vera gel.

Abstract: Comprehensively lists the ingredients of Aloe vera gel.

Unknown. (N.D.). Analytical and reporting procedures.

Abstract: Four points of reference as reliable indicators in defining Aloe vera. Formula as a method for defining 100% aloe vera.

Waller, G. R., Mangiafico, S., & Ritchey, C. R. (1978). A chemical investigation of Aloe barbadensis Miller. Proceedings of the Oklahoma Academy of Science,58, 69-76.

Abstract: Free amino acids, free monosaccharides and total saccharides released upon hydrolysis, sterols, and triterpenoids of the leaves of Aloe barbadensis Miller leaves were determined. Some seventeen amino acids, D-glucose, and D-mannose were present in the water-soluble fraction. Cholesterol, campesterol, β-sirosterol, and lupcol were found in substantial amounts in the lipid fraction. An unknown(s) alkaloid was detected using Dragendorff’s reagent.

Wang, Yin-Tung (Associate Professor of Floriculture), & Strong, Kimberly J. (Technician I). (N.D.). Two-year study monitoring several physical and chemical properties of field-grown Aloe barbadensis Miller leaves. Texas A&M University.

Abstract: A two-year study on the properties of Aloe vera. The results of this study are being used by The International Aloe Science Council as the standard for what levels of various elements should be in Aloe vera for its certification program.

Yagi, Akira, Makino, Kenji, & Nishioka, Itsuo. (1977). Studies on the constituents of Aloe saponaria Haw. II. The structures of tetrahydroanthracene derivatives, aloesaponol III and -IV. Chem. Pharm. Bull., 25(7), 1764-1770.

Abstract: This paper deals with structure elucidation of aloesaponol III and -IV and the elucidation of the absolute configuration of C 4 hydroxyl group in aloesaponol III and of C 3 hydroxyl group in aloesaponol I.

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