Herbs and plantsAloe in a pot — a home remedy for the skin and digestion?
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Henryk Różański states that aloin, the hardened sap from aloe leaves, has a laxative effect when swallowed.
- Aloe also stimulates the secretion of bile and pancreatic juice.
- It was not recommended for inflammation of the intestines or appendix; people with polyps or ulceration of the colon were warned of the risk of bleeding.
- The information provided does not describe using aloe on the skin.
What the authors write
Henryk Różański
Barbados and Cape aloin is the hardened sap from aloe leaves, which has a laxative effect when taken orally.
„When taken orally, it has a laxative effect. A usual single oral dose is 100 mg.
2. Aloë capensis – Cape aloin is the hardened sap from the leaves of various Aloe species, mainly Aloë ferox Miller, in the family Liliaceae. The raw material should contain at least 18% anthranoid compounds, calculated as aloin C21H22O9, with a molecular weight of 418.40.”Po podaniu doustnym działa przeczyszczająco. Dawki doustne jednorazowe zwykle stosowane 100 mg.
2. Aloë capensis – alona przylądkowa to stwardniały sok z liści różnych gatunków aloesu Aloë, głównie Aloë ferox Miller, z rodziny Liliaceae. Surowiec powinien zawierać nie mniej niż 18% związków antranoidowych, w przeliczeniu na aloinę C21H22O9, o masie cząsteczkowej 418,40.
Henryk Różański
Aloe stimulates the secretion of bile and pancreatic juice.
„Aloe also promotes bile secretion and stimulates the secretion of pancreatic juice.
In the 19th century, aloinum was given not only orally at doses of 100–200 mg or more, but also by injection under the skin after being dissolved in glycerin (1:8) and sterilized, at a dose of 150–200 mg.”Aloe działa dodatkowo żółciopędnie i pobudza wydzielanie soku trzustkowego.
W XIX wieku podawano aloinum nie tylko doustnie w dawce 100-200 mg i większych, ale również podskórnie po uprzednim rozpuszczeniu w glicerynie (1:8) i wyjałowieniu, w dawce 150-200 mg.
Henryk Różański
Aloe was not recommended for inflammation of the intestines or appendix; people with polyps or ulceration of the colon were warned of the risk of bleeding.
„Medicines of this kind were discouraged in cases of polyps and ulceration of the colon because of the risk of causing bleeding. They are contraindicated for inflammation of the intestines and the appendix. A dose of more than 0.6 g of aloin has a strong purgative effect.
Rp. Morrison’s Pills, laxative Extractum Colocynthidis (bitter-apple extract, colocynth) Pulv.”Odradzano tego typu leki przy polipach i owrzodzeniu jelita grubego z uwagi na zagrożenie wywołania krwotoku. Przeciwwskazane przy zapaleniu jelita i ślepej kiszki (appendix, wyrostka). Dawka powyżej 0,6 g alony działa silnie czyszcząco.
Rp. Pigułki Morisona, przeczyszczające Extractum Colocynthidis (wyciąg burzankowy, kolokwinty) Pulv.
Henryk Różański
The pharmacopoeial preparations listed include dry aloe extract and aloe tincture.
„Official preparation: Extractum aloes siccum. This pharmacopoeia also includes aloin – Aloinum, or 1,8-dihydroxy-3-hydroxymethyl-10-glucosyl-9-anthrone, at least 90% (single oral dose 5 mg; ash no more than 0.3% (0.2 g); loss of mass on drying no more than 10% (105 degrees C, 0.5 g).”Oficjalny preparat: Extractum aloes siccum. Farmakopea ta obejmuje również aloinę – Aloinum, czyli 1,8-dihydroksy-3-hydroksymetylo-10-glukozylo-9-antron, przynajmniej 90% (dawka jednorazowa doustna 5 mg; popiół najwyżej 0,3% (0,2 g); strata masy po suszeniu – najwyżej 10% (105 stopni C, 0,5 g).
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
We selected 1 studies with the best, positive results. This is a selection, not a full review of all research.
Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 20.
The review describes promising research findings on aloe’s protective effects on the skin and digestive system, but notes that most evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies.
Aim of the study: Aloe vera has traditionally been used to treat skin injuries (burns, cuts, insect bites, and eczema) and digestive problems because of its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties. Research on this medicinal plant has aimed to validate traditional uses and deepen understanding of its mechanisms of action, identifying the compounds responsible for these effects.
Results: In particular, new pharmacological research data show that most studies concern anticancer effects, protective activity for the skin and digestive system, and antimicrobial properties. Most recent studies are in vitro and in vivo. Clinical trials have been conducted only with Aloe vera, not with isolated compounds; therefore, it would be worthwhile to study the clinical effects of relevant metabolites in different human conditions and diseases. The promising results of this basic research encourage more clinical trials to test the clinical applications of Aloe vera and its main compounds, particularly for bone protection, cancer, and diabetes.
Money for the studynot stated
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Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studydiscussion of other studies
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