Wizard of Vitamins

Aloe Vitamin

What is Aloe?

Aloe in Diets

Aloe Medicinal Treatments

Constipation Burns (minor) Canker sores Genital herpes (topical) Psoriasis Seborrheic dermatitis (topical) Skin ulcers Type 2 diabetes Ulcerative colitis Wound healing (topical) Crohn’s disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Sunburn

Known Consequences of Aloe Deficiency

Aloe Recommended Dosages

For constipation, a single 50–200 mg capsule of aloe latex can be taken each day for a maximum of ten days. For minor burns, the stabilized aloe gel is applied topically to the affected area of skin three to five times per day. Treatment of more serious burns should only be done under the supervision of a healthcare professional. For internal use of aloe gel, two tablespoons (30 ml) three times per day is used by some people for inflammatory bowel conditions, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (see precautions below). For type 2 diabetes, clinical trials have used one tablespoon (15 ml) of aloe juice, twice daily. Treatment of diabetes with aloe should only be done under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.

Aloe Side Effects

Except in the rare person who is allergic to aloe, topical application of the gel is generally safe. For any burn that blisters significantly or is otherwise severe, medical attention is absolutely essential. In some severe burns and wounds, aloe gel may actually impede healing. The latex form of aloe should not be used by anyone with inflammatory intestinal diseases, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or appendicitis. It should also not be used by children, or by women during pregnancy or breast-feeding. In people with constipation, aloe latex should not be used for more than ten consecutive days as it may lead to dependency and fluid loss. Extensive fluid loss may lead to depletion of important electrolytes in the body such as potassium. Certain medicines may interact with aloe. Refer to drug interactions for a list of those medicines.