With age and over use, the synovial fluid which provides the lubrication of the joints shrinks and the cartilage "wears out", this becomes painful when the lubrication is so dim that bone to grind against bone. This is called osteo arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is of different cause. It's caused by our anti-bodies. For unknown reasons, these anti bodies attack the synovial lining. And again, as in the case described above, the cartilage "wears out".
Aloe vera contains anti-inflammatory agents such as Bradykininase, salicylates, phyto-steroids and vitamins A,B,C and E which act as powerful anti-oxidants. The high mineral content of aloe vera, needed for enzyme reactions in the joint, allow the joint to heal quicker. Aloe vera contains high levels of glucosamine which is required for cartilage formation.
The anti-inflammatory effects of Aloe Vera relieve sore and inflamed joints. The lignin content in Aloe Vera allows for deep penetration through the skin.
Here's how you can apply aloe vera for treating arthritis.
Clean the skin over the affected joint and apply Aloe Vera cream or jelly topically. Gently massage in for 20 seconds and repeat the process. Oral ingestion of
Aloe vera pills will provide faster healing.
To deal with conditions that have a longer duration of pain, for example, Osteo Arthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis, it is important to maintain a regular ingestion of Aloe Vera twice a day. It can take up to 2-3 months to produce beneficial effect.