Whole-Leaf Aloe Vera Juice & Shoulder Pain

Plant Sterols

One of the many benefits of whole-leaf aloe vera juice is that it promotes tissue regeneration and alleviates pain. Whole-leaf aloe vera juice contains natural potent plant sterols: lupeol, beta sitosterol and campesterol, which are similar to steroid drugs because they reduce inflammation. Steroid drugs do not heal the shoulder; they only alleviate pain and inflammation.

Whole-leaf aloe vera juice contains salicylic acid, which is similar to aspirin. Whole leaf aloe vera juice alleviates shoulder pain and, unlike aspirin, does not irritate your stomach but actually aids your digestion. Salicylic acid relieves pain and reduces inflammation by inhibiting the production of prostaglandin hormones, which promote inflammation.

According to the article "Aloe vera, Hydrocortisone, and Sterol Influence on Wound Tensile Strength and Anti-Inflammation," published in December 1994 in the Journal of the American Podiatric Association, by Dr. Robert Davis, aloe vera has a natural cyclooxygenase (COX-2) inhibiting effect which reduces pain, fever and inflammation in the shoulder without the harmful effects of the COX-2 drug, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Whole-leaf aloe vera juice contains vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C; niacinamide; choline; and 18 amino acids, as well as many other nutrients. Whole-leaf aloe vera juice contains the enzyme bradyinase, which assists in relieving shoulder pain by breaking down bradykinin, which is known to cause painful inflammation. According to the article "Tooth Gel: Healing Power Of Aloe Vera Proves Beneficial For Teeth And Gums, Too," published July 28, 2009, in the Science Daily website, "The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far back as the 10th century."

Some of the side effects that you may encounter from drinking whole-leaf aloe vera juice are diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Whole-leaf aloe vera juice should not be taken if you have diabetes. Prior to consuming whole-leaf aloe vera juice for pain in your shoulder, consult your medical doctor.