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How Much Aloe Vera Should You Use?
Aloe vera creams, gels, and liquids contain different amounts. Some creams for minor burns have just 0.5% aloe vera. Others used for psoriasis may contain as much as 100% aloe vera. Oral supplements have no set dose.
The suggested amount to use varies by the product:
- Leaf gel cap: 50 to 200 milligrams/day
- Liquid: 30 milliliter
- Tincture: 15 to 60 drops a day mixed with juice or water
- Topical: Apply three to five times a day
High oral doses of aloe vera extract or aloe vera latex can be dangerous. People who take 1 gram a day of aloe latex for several days are at risk for severe kidney damage and death.
These are not official doses. Ask your doctor for advice on how to use aloe vera and how much to take.
Medical Uses of Aloe Vera
The aloe vera plant has long, thick triangular leaves and is relatively easy to grow. The thick outer layer consists of the rind, and the middle layer consists of a bitter, yellow sap. At the center is a gel that can be applied directly to the skin.
In traditional and folk medicines, aloe vera has been used internally and externally to treat a wide range of unrelated medical conditions. Today, there are aloe vera supplements, juices, and skin or hair care products that are thought to have therapeutic effects.
Here is what some of the current research says about the possible health benefits of aloe vera:
Wound Healing
Aloe vera gel applied to the skin is thought to promote wound healing, including injuries like:
- Sunburn
- Thermal burns
- Frostbite
- Surgical wounds
- Skin ulcers
- Mouth ulcers
- Bedsores
A 2019 review of studies concluded that aloe vera was more effective than petroleum jelly, framycetin antibiotic cream, and silver sulfadiazine 1% ointment in healing a wide variety of wounds, including burns, surgical wounds, and pressure sores. It also appeared to reduce pain while healing, in part by keeping scar tissues well-hydrated and flexible.
Laboratory studies suggest that aloe vera promotes healing by accelerating new skin cell growth. The gel also has potent anti-inflammatory properties that may reduce swelling and redness.
Even so, there is not enough evidence to recommend aloe vera as an effective treatment for psoriasis or eczema. There is also no evidence that aloe vera can speed the healing of cold sores or genital herpes caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Skin Health and Aging
While some people promote aloe vera as anti-aging, there is little evidence that aloe vera in any form can reverse the signs of aging on a cellular level. However, it does have definite benefits for the overall health of aging skin.
Summary
There are no guidelines for the appropriate use of aloe vera in any form. As a general rule, follow the manufacturer's guidelines and avoid the internal use of whole-leaf aloe vera extract or aloe vera latex which can be toxic to the liver and kidneys.
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- Haddad P, Amouzgar-Hashemi F, Samsami S, et al. Aloe vera for prevention of radiation-induced dermatitis: a self-controlled clinical trial.Curr Oncol. 2013,20(4):e345-8. doi:10.3747/co.20.1356
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- Langmead L, Feakins R, Goldthorpe S, et al. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral aloe vera gel for active ulcerative colitis.Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004,19(7):739-747. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2036.2004.01902.x.
- Paulsen E, Korsholm L, Brandrup F. Double-blind, placebo-controlled study of a commercial aloe vera gel in the treatment of slight to moderate psoriasis vulgaris.J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2005:19(3):326-331. doi:10.1111/j.1468-3083.2004.01186.x.
- Suksomboon N, Poolsup N, Punthanitisarn S, et al. Effect of Aloe vera on glycaemic control in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta‐analysis.J Clin Pharm Ther. 2016,41(2):180-188. doi:10.1111/jcpt.12382
- Zhang Y, Liu W, Liu D, et al. Efficacy of aloe vera supplementation on prediabetes and early non-treated diabetic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Nutrients. 2016,8(7):388. doi:10.3390/nu8070388
Health Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a cactus-like plant used for centuries as medicine to treat sunburn, rashes, burns, wounds, and other skin conditions. In addition to external uses, aloe vera is thought by some to treat constipation, heartburn, and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) when taken internally.
Aloe vera is widely available as a distilled juice, dietary supplement, and ingredient in face creams, body lotions, and skin ointments. Although the stems of the aloe plant and the gooey gel inside can be eaten raw or cooked, they may be unsafe if consumed in excess.
This article takes a look at the health benefits of aloe vera as well as possible side effects, risks, and interactions of this popular herbal remedy.
Also Known As
- Burn Plant
- Elephant's Gall
- Lily of the Desert
- Ghritkumari (Hindi)
- Kathalai (Ayurvedic medicine)
- Lu Hui (traditional Chinese medicine)
