Aloe Vera also has the ability to reduce inflammation that accompanies joint pain and is often used topically to ease swelling and pain inside joints. When we have damage or irritation to a specific part of the body, our immune system increases blood flow to that area in an attempt to heal and regenerate the damaged muscle tissue or nerves, therefore resulting in inflammation. It is a necessary process, but Aloe Vera can help ease the pain of inflammation and also shorten the time it takes for inflammation to take place. This is largely due to the fact that Aloe Vera contains a peptide known as Bradykinin; an anti-inflammatory mediator that helps blood vessels dilate, resulting in lower blood pressure. This is why people with inflammation within the body have been able to use Aloe Vera as a way to reduce swelling and pain and is often used for those who suffer from arthritis, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, and a variety of other conditions in which inflammation occurs.