Aloe vera: A short review

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Authors

Amar Surjushe · Grant Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals

Resham Vasani · Grant Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals

DG Saple · Grant Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals

Abstract

Aloe vera is a natural product that is now a day frequently used in the field of cosmetology. Though there are various indications for its use, controlled trials are needed to determine its real efficacy. The aloe vera plant, its properties, mechanism of action and clinical uses are briefly reviewed in this article.

Topics & Keywords

Phytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal plants Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Food Science and Nutritional Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Indian Journal of Dermatology

Volume 53, Issue 4, pp. 163-163

DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.44785

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