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Aloe Vera - the skin remedy

Aloe Vera is well established in the treatment of many skin conditions, ranging from sunburn to dry skin. It also promotes wound healing, especially skin burns, and strengthens the immune system.


Scientific research on Aloe Vera

aloevera button5 Aloe vera: magic or medicine? (Atherton P; Nurs Stand, 1998 Jul 1-7)

aloevera button10 Phytochemicals: guardians of our health. (Craig WJ; J Am Diet Assoc, 1997 Oct)

aloevera button3 Management of psoriasis with Aloe vera extract in a hydrophilic cream: a placebo-controlled, double-blind study. (Syed TA; Trop Med Int Health, 1996 Aug)

aloevera button4 Phase III double-blind evaluation of an aloe vera gel as a prophylactic agent for radiation-induced skin toxicity. (Williams MS; Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 1996 Sep 1)

aloevera button12 Relationship between odor perception and depression in the Japanese elderly. (Satoh S; Psychiatry Clin Neurosci, 1996 Oct)

aloevera button13 Herbal preparation use among urban emergency department patients. (Hung OL; Acad Emerg Med, 1997 Mar)

aloevera button14 Desensitization to oral zingerone irritation: effects of stimulus parameters. (Prescott J; Physiol Behav, 1996 Dec)

aloevera button15 Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from spices. (Kanerva L; Contact Dermatitis, 1996 Sep)

aloevera button17 The effects of nutritional supplements on the symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. (Dykman KD; Integr Physiol Behav Sci, 1998 Jan-Mar)

aloevera button20 Non-conventional topical therapies for wound care. (Rund CR; Ostomy Wound Manage, 1996 Jun)