Aloe Vera

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    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: March 11, 2024

    Aloe vera is a plant that has traditionally been used topically to alleviate burns and pain and orally against constipation. Despite its widespread use, the results of research on the benefits of Aloe vera remain conflicted.

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    The optimal dosage of Aloe vera has not been determined yet, with studies employing a broad spectrum of preparations containing varied extracts at different concentrations.[1][2]

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    1. Canker Sores Symptoms - Babaee N, Zabihi E, Mohseni S, Moghadamnia AAEvaluation of the therapeutic effects of Aloe vera gel on minor recurrent aphthous stomatitisDent Res J (Isfahan).(2012 Jul)
    2. Canker Sores Symptoms - Bhalang K, Thunyakitpisal P, Rungsirisatean NAcemannan, a Polysaccharide Extracted from Aloe vera, Is Effective in the Treatment of Oral Aphthous UlcerationJ Altern Complement Med.(2012 Dec 16)
    3. Dental Health Metrics - Zou H, Liu Z, Wang Z, Fang JEffects of Aloe Vera in the Treatment of Oral Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.Oral Health Prev Dent.(2022-Dec-12)
    4. Blood glucose - Yiyi Zhang, Wen Liu, Dan Liu, Tieyun Zhao, Haoming TianEfficacy of Aloe Vera Supplementation on Prediabetes and Early Non-Treated Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsNutrients.(2016 Jun 23)
    5. Blood glucose - N Suksomboon, N Poolsup, S PunthanitisarnEffect of Aloe vera on glycaemic control in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysisJ Clin Pharm Ther.(2016 Apr)
    6. Psoriasis Symptoms - Gok Metin Z, Helvaci A, Gulbahar Eren MEffects of Aloe vera in adults with mucocutaneous problems: A systematic review and meta-analysis.J Adv Nurs.(2021-Mar)
    7. Erythema - Robijns J, Becherini C, Caini S, Wolf JR, van den Hurk C, Beveridge M, Lam H, Bonomo P, Chow E, Behroozian TNatural and miscellaneous agents for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Support Care Cancer.(2023-Mar-02)
    8. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms - Hong SW, Chun J, Park S, Lee HJ, Im JP, Kim JSIs Effective and Safe in Short-term Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.J Neurogastroenterol Motil.(2018-Oct-01)