Oral Actions for Aloe

Aloe		Botanicals / Herbs
Botanical Name or Chemical Name:	Aloe vera • Aloe barbadensis

Found 9 oral actions for Aloe

Action - Cathartic
Aloe is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take 50-150 mg of aloe latex daily, in divided doses, for maximum of 10 days.
Action - Anti-inflammatory
Aloe is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 40-80 ml of aloe gel or juice daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Demulcent
Aloe is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take 40-80 ml of aloe gel or juice daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Hypoglycemic
Aloe is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take 40-80 ml of aloe gel or juice daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Laxative
Aloe is a laxative; facilitates defecation by softening the stool. Take 50-150 mg of aloe latex daily, in divided doses, for maximum of 10 days.
Action - Mucilaginous
Aloe is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Take 40-80 ml of aloe gel or juice daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Antiviral
Aloe is an antiviral; fights virus. Take 40-80 ml of aloe gel or juice daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Hepatic
Aloe is a hepatic; improves liver function. Take 40-80 ml of aloe gel or juice daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Immune enhancer
Aloe is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 15-30 ml of aloe gel or juice daily, in divided doses, for many months.