
Uses and indications of Aloe Vera
* Minor skin burns.
* The aloe gel may improve symptoms of genital herpes and certain skin conditions such as psoriasis. Additional studies could help confirm these findings.
Apart from the care and protection of the skin, aloe is also used to:
* Supplement to the gastric system, from indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome and colitis have experienced relief taking aloe vera. The Aloe Gel is often confused with another part of the plant known as “aloe juice,” but the two substances are very different. Aloe juice (also known as aloe latex or aloe sap) is a bitter yellow liquid derived from the outer layer of the leaf of the Aloe Vera. Contains substances taken orally has powerful laxative effects. In a study of 35 men and women with constipation who took capsules containing “aloe juice” and other laxatives include psyllium (a natural substance high in fiber) experienced more frequent stools than those who received placebo. However, aloe gives painful cramps if taken frequently.
* Diabetes. Preliminary studies suggest that aloe juice may help lower blood sugar levels in the blood. Although further studies are needed to evaluate safety and effectiveness of aloe vera in the treatment of diabetes, it seems likely that this herb can be a useful additive to the diet, exercise and medication program called diabetes 2.
* Dental practices.
* Virus HIV. The use of aloe can boost the effectiveness of some medications used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but requires a well-designed research trials to confirm these findings.
* In the future it could be used in eye drops for his ability to cover and protect from UV rays.
* Immune booster and anti-cancer effects. Animal and laboratory studies suggest that active substances contained in silver leaf (both gel and juice) may have immunological effects and anti-carcinogenic. This information has inspired the production of a substance for people with cancer combining aloe leaf, honey and gin. However, studies using this substance in people are rare and therefore the safety and effectiveness of the substance is not known.
* The Aloe is also being evaluated for the treatment of asthma.