Composition and Applications of Aloe vera Leaf Gel
Posted by Josias H. Hamman - Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology on 8/8/2008 to
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Many of the health benefits associated with Aloe vera have been attributed to the polysaccharides contained in the gel of the leaves. These biological activities include promotion of wound healing, antifungal activity, hypoglycemic or antidiabetic effects anti-inflammatory, anticancer, immunomodulatory and gastroprotective properties. While the known biological activities of A. vera will be briefly discussed, it is the aim of this review to further highlight recently discovered effects...