Anti-inflammatory - Anti-allergenic

Aloe works in a way similar to steroids, like cortisone, but without the harmful side effects. Several compounds in aloe are responsible for these actions. The most important are Glycoproteins, which inhibk and actually break down Bradykinin, a major mediator of pain and inflammation, and also have various Anthraquinones, and Salicylates the same anti-in fiamatory and pain killing agents found in aspirin. Aloe is very helpful in healing skin abrasions and burns because it contains magnesium lactate, a substance that inhibits the histamine reactions made by the immune system in response to irritants.

For this reason, you can use it for every type of inflammation like

Bursitis, Arthritis, or even insect bites. For best results, soak a cotton ball with aloe and place it on the skin, covering it to keep the aloe from evaporating.

One important thing to remember is that aloe does not contain cortisone, but has enzymes and other elements which work extremely well in relieving soreness in affected areas.