USES OF ALOE PRODUCTS, E.G. ACEMANNAN, IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES REQUIRING INTERVENTION OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM FOR CURE

摘要

Acemannan has been shown to be effective in treating a number of conditions where the principal mechanism of resolution or sure requires intervention by the patient's immune system. Acemannan has direct stimulatory effects on the immune system. Methods for treating cancer, viral diseases, respiratory and immune, regulatory diseases, inflammations, infections and infesta- tions by administering an acetylated mannan derivative, such as acemannan derived from aloe, are described. The method finds use in tissue cultures, animals and plants.