*Some people are allergic to Aloe Vera. So if you show a rash or have any other undesirable symptoms, don't use it.
*Aloe-emodin, aloin and aloe latex (all substances naturally present in aloe juice) are classified as anthraquinones, a type of powerful laxative. Since these substances may have toxic effects, medical experts typically avoid consuming aloe juice that contains anthraquinones.
* Contraindicated in intestinal obstruction, acute inflammatory intestinal diseases (e.g., Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis), appendicitis and idiopathic abdominal pain.
* There's also some concern that drinking aloe juice may lower blood sugar levels and trigger gastrointestinal problems (such as abdominal cramping and diarrhea).
* Aloe latex : People with intestinal disorders should not use aloe latex.Overdose of aloe latex can cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, red urine, severe diarrhea, kidney dysfunction, and possibly death.Aloe latex is not recommended for use internally for longer than 10 days, because it can cause laxative dependency. Long-term use of aloe latex may cause potassium deficiency and result in irregular heartbeat and weakness.
* Aloe gel : There haven't been problems reported with the use of aloe gel, other than occasional allergic reactions. More research on the safety of aloe needs to be done. Aloe gel should not be used for severe burns or wounds. People should seek medical attention.The safety of aloe in children, pregnant or nursing women, or people with liver and kidney disease has not been established.
* Aloe must be stabilized properly as a mannose digesting enzyme is activated when the plant is crushed.
==Pharmacological Activities==
Angiogenic, Antifungal, Antidiabetic, Anti-inflammatory, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Chemopreventive, Gastric mucosal protection, Hepatoprotective, Neuroprotective, Hypolipidaemic, Immunomodulatory, Immunostimulatory, Antimutagenic, Alloantigenic, Antileishmanial, Prevention of kidney stones, Radioprotective and W ound healing.
Aloin (barbaloin), arabinose, aloe-emodin, aloetinic acid, emodin, aloeresin A–C, aloesone, aloeride and others
==Dosage==
Single dose of powdered Aloe, 50–200 mg at bedtime; tincture BPC 1949 (1:40, 45% ethanol), 2–8 ml. Aloes should only be taken for short periods, maximum 8–10 days. Doses of 10–30 mg act as a bitter stomachic; 60–200 mg as a laxative and 300–1000 mg as a purgative.[18,71] A dose of 1 teaspoon after meals, or otherwise advised by manufacturers and practitioners has been reported. To prevent kidney stones, a dose of 2 to 3 tablespoon daily is reported. As a laxative, the recommended dose is 500 to 1000 mg daily. For burns or wound healing, fresh gel from plant may be applied topically and liberally. For haemorrhoids, as a stool softener, 0.05 to 2 g of dry aloe extract is administered. In the treatment of HIV, 800 to 1600 mg of acemannan daily (equivalent to 0.5 to 1 L of Aloe vera juice) is administered. To relieve constipation, 20 to 30 mg hydroxyanthracene derivatives daily, calculated as anhydrous aloin is prescribed.
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