Aloe vera contains antioxidant vitamins A, C and E — plus vitamin B12, folic acid and choline.

It contains eight enzymes, including aliiase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase, carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, lipase and peroxidase.

Minerals such as calcium, copper, selenium, chromium, manganese, magnesium, potassium, sodium and zinc are present in aloe vera.

It provides 12 anthraquinones — or compounds known as laxatives. Among these are aloin and emodin, which act as analgesics, antibacterials and antivirals.

Four fatty acids are present, including cholesterol, campesterol, beta-sitosterol and lupeol — all providing anti-inflammatory results.

The hormones called auxins and gibberellins are present; they help with healing wounds and have anti-inflammatory properties.

Aloe vera provides sugars, such as monosaccharides (glucose and fructose) and polysaccharides.

Aloe vera contains antioxidant vitamins A, C and E — plus vitamin B12, folic acid and choline.

It contains eight enzymes, including aliiase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase, carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, lipase and peroxidase.

Minerals such as calcium, copper, selenium, chromium, manganese, magnesium, potassium, sodium and zinc are present in aloe vera.

It provides 12 anthraquinones — or compounds known as laxatives. Among these are aloin and emodin, which act as analgesics, antibacterials and antivirals.

Four fatty acids are present, including cholesterol, campesterol, beta-sitosterol and lupeol — all providing anti-inflammatory results.

The hormones called auxins and gibberellins are present; they help with healing wounds and have anti-inflammatory properties.

Aloe vera provides sugars, such as monosaccharides (glucose and fructose) and polysaccharides.