The active constituents for aloe's laxative effect are called anthraquinone glycosides, which are converted into aglycones by intestinal bacteria. The active compounds responsible for aloe's wound healing properties are less-described but are likely a combination of several saccharide molecules. When the leaf is consumed, the high fiber content of the plant has been shown to exert beneficial effects on cardiac disease risk factors by reducing blood levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose. 

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the aloe.