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Aloe Vera: Healing
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Aloe vera could be of benefit in certain instances of gastric mucosal healing. In a mouse study, administration of 20% acetic acid induced gastric inflammation, increased leukocyte adherence in postcapillary venules and TNF-alpha levels and reduced IL-10 level. Aloe vera treatment reduced leukocyte adherence and TNF-alpha levels, elevated IL-10 level and promoted gastric ulcer healing.
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Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years as a safe, natural healer. Large amounts of historical and scientific data evidence testify to its efficacy. Science is now proving what naturalists have known throughout time: natural Aloe Vera contains six antiseptic agents that fight infection; three analgesics to reduce pain and at least three anti-inflammatory agents.
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Aliminase™ An investigational aloe vera-based product for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Phase III clinical trials initiated in March 1999 to investigate the effectiveness of Aliminase in a reformulated version--a single unit sachet of powder for reconstitution in water instead of the original capsule form--demonstrated no significant therapeutic effect. Carrington Laboratories, therefore, has ceased development and testing of Aliminase as a treatment for ulcerative colitis. Mfg: Carrington Laboratories. Source: PR Newswire - 04/21/98, 01/26/99, 03/24/00.
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Diabetes Might be Helped as well as Hyperlipidemia: The authors were able to find 10 clinical controlled trials using aloe vera. Oral administration of aloe vera might be a useful adjunct for lowering blood glucose in diabetic patients as well as for reducing blood lipid levels in patients with hyperlipidemia. Topical application of aloe vera did not appear effective as a preventative for radiation-induced injuries. It might be effective for genital herpes and psoriasis. Whether it promotes wound healing is unclear. There are major caveats associated with all of these statements.
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The medicinal properties of Aloe vera have been known, and recorded since biblical times. It has been used for a variety of ailments, and as an ointment for burns, cuts, and rashes, as well as an ingredient in various beauty preparations.
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Syed, T. A., Ahmad, S. A., Holt, A. H., Ahmad, S. A., Ahmad, S. H., and Afzal, M. Management of psoriasis with Aloe vera extract in a hydrophilic cream: a placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Trop.Med Int Health 1996;1(4):505-509.
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