Question

ALOE VERA HERB

Biblography

Effects,

Drug Interaction

Side/Adverse Effect

with references pleace

Answer 1

ALOE VERA HERB

It is a short shrub comes under the group of genus aloe. The jelly-like substance found inside of the leaves and it contains both gel and latex. The gel act as anti-inflammatory and latex act as a laxative.

Therapeutic Effects:

Acne: applying Aloe gel over acne twice a day will improve and cure acne in adults and children.

Teeth and gums: Aloe vera gel and toothpaste act as an anti-inflammatory and protects the teeth from a cavity and oral bacteria.

Constipation: Capsule prepared from aloe latex is effective in the treatment of constipation.

Diabetes: Aloe gel is effective in reducing blood sugar and healing of diabetic foot ulcer.

Antioxidant: Extract from Aloe vera has an antioxidant property and used for many purposes.

Burns: Applying Aloe vera gel on burn wound improves the healing process and minimizes the healing time. It is effective when compared to corticosteroids.

Protects from UV rays: It protects the skin from UV radiation and aging effects. It also protects the skin after radiation treatment for cancer.

Drug interaction:

• It causes severe interaction when taking with Digoxin. When intake of Aloe latex orally, its laxative property decreases the body potassium level. This will increase the side effects of digoxin level.
• When aloe gel has taken along with diabetic medicine, the blood glucose level becomes too low.
• When aloe latex is taken along with other medicines, it decreases the effectiveness of the medication.
• When aloe latex is taken along with other laxatives, it leads to diarrhea and dehydration.
• It interacts with warfarin and increases the risk of bleeding.
• When aloe is taken with the diuretic, it lowers the body potassium level.

Side/Adverse effects:

• short-term use is usually safe and high doses cause stomach cramps and pain.
• Long-term use leads to diarrhea, weight loss, hypokalemia, kidney problems and muscle weakness.

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy
• Oral intake of aloe latex in children.
• Intake of aloe before surgery increases the risk of bleeding.
• Diabetes
• Kidney problems
• Hemorrhoids

References:

1. Essays, UK. (November 2013). Overview Of Aloe Vera. Retrieved from https://www.ukessays.com/essays/biology/overview-of-aloe-vera-biology-essay.php?vref=1

2. Oliver Grundmann, Aloe vera Gel research review: An overview of its clinical uses and proposed mechanism of action, September 2012, vol(2), issue (4).