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1: J Am Acad Dermatol. 1988 Apr;18(4 Pt 1):714-20.Links
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J Am Acad Dermatol 1988 Jul;19(1 Pt 1):82.

Aloe vera.

Klein AD, Penneys NS.

Department of Dermatology, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL.

We review the scientific literature regarding the aloe vera plant and its products. Aloe vera is known to contain several pharmacologically active ingredients, including a carboxypeptidase that inactivates bradykinin in vitro, salicylates, and a substance(s) that inhibits thromboxane formation in vivo. Scientific studies exist that support an antibacterial and antifungal effect for substance(s) in aloe vera. Studies and case reports provide support for the use of aloe vera in the treatment of radiation ulcers and stasis ulcers in man and burn and frostbite injuries in animals. The evidence for a potential beneficial effect associated with the use of aloe vera is sufficient to warrant the design and implementation of well-controlled clinical trials.

PMID: 3286692 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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