SANTREL INTERNATIONALhas been manufacturing Aloe Vera products since 1979 and is the oldest firm of its kind in Canada. Santrel International is devoted entirely and exclusively to Aloe Vera based products and is a major expert in the industry.
All Aloex products are of superior quality. To maintain its leadership position, Santrel International conducts ongoing research to develop new products as well as new applications for existing products.
The semi-tropical plant, Aloe Vera, has a long and illustrious history dating from biblical times. It has been mentioned throughout recorded history and given a high ranking as an all-purpose herbal plant. Aloe's thick, tapered, spiny leaves grow from a short stalk near ground level. It is not a cactus, but a member of the tree lily family, known as Aloe Barbadensis. Aloe is related to other members of the Lily family such as the onion, garlic and turnip families. Aloe's relationship to the lily family is evident from the tubular yellow flowers produced annually in the spring that resemble those of the Easter lily.International Aloe Science Council, the industry has solidified its dedication to providing the world with the highest quality Aloe. The wide acceptance of Aloe by society in so many consumer products suggests that the IASC is moving in the proper direction. The image of Aloe has never been higher. The IASC has a dedicated group of professionals committed to the further growth, research and marketing of quality Aloe Vera Gel and Aloe products made from this gel. This is because the IASC knows the future of Aloe is full of promises for those willing to make the necessary effort.
There are over 250 species of aloe grown around the world. However, only two species are grown today commercially, with Aloe Barbadensis Miller and Aloe Aborescens being the most popular. The Aloe plant is grown in warm tropical areas and cannot survive freezing temperatures.
In the United States, most of the Aloe is grown in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, Florida and Southern California. Internationally, Aloe can be found in Mexico, the Pacific Rim countries, India, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Australia and Africa.
The leaves of the Aloe plant grow from the base in the rosette pattern. Mature plants can grow as tall as 2 and a half inches to 4 feet with the average being around 28 to 36 inches in length. Each plant usually has 12-16 leaves that, when mature, may weigh up to three pounds. The plants can be harvested every 6 to 8 weeks by removing 3 to 4 leaves per plant.
The original commercial use of the Aloe plant was in the production of a latex substance called Aloin, a yellow sap used for many years as a laxative ingredient. This product became synonymous with the name "Aloe" and recorded in the trade, technical and government literature during the early 20th century. This terminology created much confusion later when Aloe's other main ingredient, Aloe Gel, a clear colorless semi-solid gel, was stabilized and marketed. This Aloe Vera Gel, beginning in the 50's, has gained respect as a commodity used as a base for nutritional drinks, as a moisturizer, and a healing agent in cosmetics and OTC drugs.
Chemical analysis has revealed that this clear gel contains amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, proteins, polysaccharides and biological stimulators. Public interest in Aloe has grown quickly, and now there is a considerable amount of research into the various components of Aloe to find out more about their properties and to characterize these components so that more specific research can provide clues to the "magic" that is attributed to Aloe Vera.
This "magic" concept brought the industry under the Federal Food and Drug Administration's microscope in the late 70's and early 80's. The claims made to the consumer about uses and effectiveness of Aloe were exaggerated.
Aloe Vera Gel, like most natural juices, both fruit and vegetable, is an unstable product when extracted and is subject to discoloration and spoilage from contamination by microorganisms. The great success of Aloe as a commodity for use in nutritional foods and cosmetics is due to the proper stabilizing procedures that enable processors to store and ship the Aloe Gel without fear of spoilage throughout the market places of the world.
Research conducted around the world leaves little doubt that certain biochemical properties of Aloe will be proven facts. Such attributes as moisturizing and penetrating properties are known, but the attributes such as its healing abilities and analgesic action to bacterial activity has not been clearly defined and documented through properly controlled scientific research and testing.
Today, the Aloe industry has established high ethical standards for businesses and their Aloe products. Through the
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Aloe Vera has four main properties: it is anti-inflammatory, fungicidal, antibiotic and regenerating.
Aloe Vera is different from other natural medicines because of its unique properties, which act individually on targets within the body while at the same time interacting with each other.
Aloe Vera has enormous potential as a medication and it can easily replace topical and oral steroids and topical antibiotics.
Aloe Vera has a high enzyme content (92 enzymes), which makes it a rare and valuable resource because enzymes help the body absorb basic nutrients while also purifying it.
Aloe Vera reduces the side effects of medications and strengthens the immune system while helping the body eliminate any accumulated toxins.
Aloe Vera penetrates the skin at a rate four times faster than water.
Aloe Vera does not traumatize our physiology it respects, balances and improves it.
Aloe Vera has a wide range of nutritive and curative properties, it is rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes.
Aloe Vera contains active elements that act on the entire body, from head to toe, based on each individual's needs.
Aloe Vera regenerates tissue at the normal development rate of cells.
ALOE VERA (Effects)
The secret behind Aloe Vera is the mysterious interaction of its any elements.
Aloe Vera could be described as an adaptogenic, like ginseng.
According to Breckhman, a Soviet researcher, an "adaptogenic" is a plant that has a regulating effect on the body and that helps it adapt to stress or to any other difficult situation.
By regulating immune system functions, it also treats parts of the body that are sick. Adaptogenics act only when needed and only where their action is required. If not, they remain inactive in appearance as they slowly but surely strengthen the immune system.
Aloe Vera has an overall, subtle, slow and sometimes almost imperceptible effect (which is why it is referred to as the "silent healer").
Less "dictatorial", "alternative" medicines are first and foremost "territorial medicines". They respect your biological territory. Rather than fighting a disorder aggressively when it appears, they prefer to improve and harmonize your territory gently.
ILLNESS/PROPERTIES
Osteoporosis:
Aloe Vera contains several minerals including boron, which minimizes loss of calcium, improves its absorption and carries it throughout the body.
Diabetes:
Aloe Vera activates enzymes found in the pancreas; it helps balance the blood sugar content in individuals suffering from hypoglycemia and diabetes.
Stomach Ulcers:
Aloe Vera regulates the secretion of stomach acids, anesthetizes and acts as a coagulant, bactericide and healing agent. Because of its texture, drinkable gel sticks to the sides of digestive tubes and the stomach and speeds up the healing process.
Cholesterol:
Aloe Vera, when combined with fibre, helps purify the blood and regulates the cholesterol level. Our Aloe Vera capsules with alfalfa are effective because of the chlorophyll contained in alfalfa.
Hypertension:
Aloe Vera, when taken regularly, helps control hypertension (juice or capsules).
Inflammatory bowel disease:
Aloe Vera, taken in vials, gives very good long term results by purifying the digestive system and helping it heal.
SYMPTOMS/PRODUCTS
SYMPTOMS
PRODUCTS
Hemorrhoids Drinkable Gel Degenerative diseases Vials, followed by juice or capsules
Massage balm MediCreamAcne Capsules
First Aid GelCellulite Juice
First Aid GelPainful Menstrual Periods Juice
Massage balm MediCreamFlu Vials
Massage balm MediCream for rubbing on the chestShingles Vials
Moisturizing lotion Derma Cream.
All products meet extremely stringent manufacturing standards. The quality of the Aloe Vera used in each product is ensured through the use of a 100% cold stabilization process which preserves nutritive elements and principal active substances.
The effectiveness of Aloe Vera products depends entirely on the conservation process, the manufacturing and purification method.
All ALOEX products are manufactured using cold stabilized, concentrated pure Aloe Vera gel. The process makes it possible to preserve the many vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids found in the fresh plant.
Aloe Vera gel, extracted from the center of the plant's leaves, contains celluloid matter that gives it a semisolid consistency and makes it unsuitable for consumption unless it is purified. The celluloid pulp is extracted from the Aloe Vera gel using a cold dialysis process, a six-step filtering procedure that does not involve any use of heat and that preserves nutrients. The process extracts Aloin, from the Aloe Vera gel, a yellowish sap found in the plant's leaves; it is an irritant and laxative substance. Sulphites are also extracted because of the risk of allergic reactions to the substance.
ALOEX products contain no alcohol or chemical products. The conservation agents used (such as citric acid) come from natural sources and provide resistance to mold and bacteria. To keep its medicinal properties intact, Aloe Vera must be bottled in an opaque container. Various solutions are possible, including amber glass or opaque plastic. ALOEX products selected a double-sided high-density plastic container whose quality is equivalent to the HDPE tube. Transparent plastic must be avoided at all costs.
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