NATURAL HERB ALOE BARBADENSIS MILLER – A REVIEW
Dr. Shridevi Adaki*, Dr. Amol Karagir, Dr. Anupama Bijjal, Dr. Bhagyashree Anigol and Dr. Raghavendra Adaki
ABSTRACT
Aloe barbadensis miller or aloe vera is one among the various species of aloe plant. It is one of the oldest medicinal plants. It has got wider spectrum of beneficial effects. It is used in many streams of medicine like Ayurvedic, Homoeopathic, siddha, unani and Allopathic. The beneficial effects are because of its content which is rich source of over 200 nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, enzymes, sugars, lignin, saponins, sterols, amino acids, salicylic acid, etc. and other bioactive compounds. In this review the contents, functions of the contents, medicinal, dental uses and contraindications of the aloe vera are discussed briefly.
[Full Text Article] [Download Certificate]