Aloe vera
Aloe barbadensis
also known as Aloe, Burn plant, Lily of the desert
A succulent whose inner leaf gel is widely used topically for burns, sunburn, and skin healing; the outer latex is a powerful but harsh laxative.
- Topical gel supports minor burn healing
- Soothes sunburn
- Topical use for psoriasis support
- Internal latex (rare use) is a strong laxative
- Used since ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia
- Provides polysaccharide acemannan
Active in Acemannan (polysaccharide), Anthraquinones (in latex only), Sterols, Lignins.
Internal use of aloe latex is harsh and not recommended — possible cancer risk with long use
Avoid internal use in pregnancy and nursing
May lower blood sugar — caution with diabetes medication
Use caution with diuretics — potassium loss
Research
- Draft genome sequence of Enterobacter sp. I4, an endophytic bacterium isolated from Aloe barbadensis Miller.
- Biocompatibility and photothermal efficiency of silver palladium (AgPd NPs) and gold palladium (AuPd NP) bimetallic nanoparticles synthesized using Aloe barbadensis Linn. leaf gel.
- Evaluation and modulation of bactericidal potential of different antibacterial agents against bacterial pathogens from conjunctivitis infections.
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