Abstract

Treatment based on natural products is rapidly increasing worldwide due to the affordability and fewer side effects of such treatment. Various plants and the products derived from them are commonly used in primary health treatment, and they play a pivotal role in the treatment of diseases via modulation of biochemical and molecular pathways. Aloe vera, a succulent species, produces gel and latex, plays a therapeutic role in health management through antioxidant, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory activities, and also offers a suitable alternative approach for the treatment of various types of diseases. In this review, we summarize the possible mechanism of action and the therapeutic implications of Aloe vera in health maintenance based on its modulation of various biological activities.

Details

Title
Aloe vera : Potential candidate in health management via modulation of biological activities
Author
Rahmani, Arshad; Aldebasi, Yousef; Srikar, Sauda; Khan, Amjad; Aly, Salah
Pages
120-126
Publication year
2015
Publication date
Jul-Dec 2015
Publisher
Phcog.net
ISSN
09737847
e-ISSN
09762787
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1702866001
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jul-Dec 2015