| Common Name |
Aloe, aloe barbadensis, Barbados aloe, Cape aloe, Sabila, Savila, Zabila |
| Studies on Diabetes |
Normal and diabetic Wistar albino rats; normal and diabetic rats decreased fasting glucose 27% after 1 week. Different parts of aloe had different effects (Al-Awaid et. al., 1987). |
| Other Uses |
Burns, constipation, dermatitis, wound healing (Johnson 2002). |
| Formulations used by Informants |
Liquados |
| Phytochemistry |
Active constituents include emodin, anthrone, dithranol, andchrysarobin (NMCD http://www.naturaldatabase.com/monograph.asp?mono_id=607&brand_id=, accessed 4/30/04). |
| Potential Adverse Effects |
Allergic Reactions have been noted. Internal use can cause gastrointestinal disorders including obstruction, diarrhea, and electrolyte and fluid imbalance (Johnson 2002). |
| Potential Medication Interactions |
May increase potency of diabetic medication. Cardiovascular medication: may cause fluid depletion, electrolyte imbalance (Johnson 2002). |
| References |
http://www.itis.usda.gov/index.html |
