The aim of the investigation was to prepare nimesulide emulsion for incorporation in Aloe vera gel base to formulate 'nimesulide - Aloe vera transemulgel' (NAE) and to carryout in-vitro assessment and in-vivo anti-inflammatory studies of the product. Although the use of nimesulide is banned for oral administration, due to its potential for inducing hepatotoxicity and thrombocytopenia, the use o...

This work is a part of a study on the processing of fruit nectars enriched with Aloe vera gel. The aim of this study was to produce therapeutic and high nutritional mango nectar by supplementation of mango pulp with Aloe vera gel. Effects of different addition levels of Aloe vera gel (5, 10, 15, 20 and 25%) on the physical, microbial and chemical properties such as total soluble solids, total a...

Aloe vera is used worldwide for several medical purposes as alternative medicine. The present study was aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic and antioxidative activity of aloe vera gel extract in diabetic and control rats. Forty male albino rats, weighing (95±5g) were divided into four groups; group 1: normal control, group 2: Diabetic control group (by Intraperitoneal injecti...

Background: We describe karyotypic variations and the in vitro methods for plant propagation and conservation as well as detailed chromosomal analysis of (Aloe vera L.) and Aloe littoralis from Iran during flowering stage. Objectives: This karyotypic was discovered because of a difference in the position of the chromosome and due to genomic differentiation in domesticated pop...

BACKGROUND: Aloe vera, a succulent plant prevalent in hot, dry regions of Asia, Africa, and other areas, has been used in traditional medicine for many centuries. It is easily propagated in most places where the climate is hot and dry. The gel and dried latex obtained from aloe leaves are used for relief of constipation; for wound healing; and for treatment of burns, psoriasis, frostbite, ulcer...

Background: Stress has different effects on the body and endocrine system. Objectives: The main aim of this study is to determine the effects of immobilization stress and Aloe vera extract on levels of TSH, T3 or T4 in male rats. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 90 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 9 groups of control, receiving normal saline, receiving Aloe vera ext...

BACKGROUND Aloe vera is a cactus-like perennial succulent belonging to the Liliaceae Family that is commonly grown in tropical climates. Animal studies have suggested that Aloe vera may help accelerate the wound healing process. OBJECTIVES To determine the effects of Aloe vera-derived products (for example dressings and topical gels) on the healing of acute wounds (for example lacerations, su...

Currently, there is a significant increase in the use of natural materials for biomedical applications, mainly due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability and similar properties to the constituents of natural tissues. In this work, hydrogel films composed of alginate and Aloe vera gel were prepared and characterized for application in the treatment of several types of wounds (e.g. exuding, ...

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is one of the most common and debilitating oral diseases; yet, there is no standard topical treatment to control it. The extract of Aloe vera leaves has been previously reported to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and also antiviral effects. There is no data on anti-Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) activity of Aloe vera gel....

It was known to people in Egypt and also Greece for example Aristoteles explains special charactristics of Aloe vera jelatin that is extracted from this plant is continuously used to treat burns, cuts and inflamed scars since many years. It is useful for skin damaged from X ray as reported in many researches in journals related X rays. On the other hand concentration of glucose in gelatin, resu...