Aloe vera

CultivationAloe vera growing as an ornamental plant. Scientific evidence for the cosmetic and therapeutic effectiveness of Aloe vera is limited and when present is typically contradictory. vera promotes the rates of healing,[51][52] while in contrast, other studies show that the healing time of wounds to which Aloe vera gel was applied were significantly slower to heal. [edit] References^ a b c d Akinyele BO, Odiyi AC (2007) Comparative study of the vegetative morphology and the existing taxonomic status of Aloe vera L. (2002) Study on application of arbuscular-mycorrhizas in growing seedings of Aloe vera. ^ a b "Aloe vera, African flowering plants database". (2004) Determination of aloin content in callus of Aloe vera var. (1997) Peroxidase and soluble protein in the leaves of Aloe vera L. In defense of the name Aloe vera. "Aloe Vera has biodiesel potential, reveals MSU study". (1988) Cervical versus intrauterine insemination of ewes using fresh or frozen semen diluted with aloe vera gel. Use of Aloe vera gel coating preserves the functional properties of table grapes. (1997) Effect of the combination of Aloe vera, Nitroglycerin and L-NAME on wound healing in the rat excisional model. Oral and topical activity of Aloe vera. Rampton (2004) Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral aloe vera gel for active ulcerative colitis. But the one that tops the list of popularity is aloe vera. Some species, in particular Aloe vera are used in alternative medicines and in home first aid. Systematic reviews of randomised and controlled clinical trials have provided no evidence that Aloe vera has a strong medicinal effect. [2][3] Other research however suggests Aloe vera can significantly slow wound healing compared to normal protocols of treatment. "Aloe vera for preventing radiation-induced skin reactions: a systematic literature review". "Aloe vera dermal wound gel is associated with a delay in wound healing". "Identification of five phytosterols from Aloe vera gel as anti-diabetic compounds". This fact sheet provides basic information about aloe vera—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Common Names—aloe vera, aloe, burn plant, lily of the desert, elephant's gall. Latin Names—Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensisTop What It Is Used ForTraditionally, aloe was used topically to heal wounds and for various skin conditions, and orally as a laxative.