Aloe Vera in Oriental Dermatology

Cole, H. N.

doi:10.1001/archderm.1943.01500200094011

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“…However, the recurring legends about this tropical cactus have persisted since the 4th Century B.C. (Cole and Chen, 1943). The beneficial effects of Aloe Vera are mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus and in the writings of Hippocrates and Alexander the Great (Cole and Chen, 1943;Mary, 1955;Morton, 1961;Cheney, 1970;Lewis and Elvin-Lewis, 1977).…”

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“…(Cole and Chen, 1943). The beneficial effects of Aloe Vera are mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus and in the writings of Hippocrates and Alexander the Great (Cole and Chen, 1943;Mary, 1955;Morton, 1961;Cheney, 1970;Lewis and Elvin-Lewis, 1977). Gel processors and distributors armed with biblical quotes and anecdotal testimonials from laymen, physicians and laboratories continually seek recognition for their products (Coats, 1979).…”

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“…It has been said that (1) it penetrates tissue, (2) anaesthetizes the tissue, (3) it is bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal, (4) it is antiinflammatory, and (5) dilates Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. capillaries therefore increasing the blood supply to injured area (Cole and Chen, 1943;Mary, 1955;Cheney, 1970;Lewis and Elvin-Lewis, 1977;Fly and Keim, 1963;Lorenzetti et a[., 1964).…”

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Beneficial Effect of Aloe on Wound Healing in an Excisional Wound Model

Heggers

Küçükçelebi²,

Listengarten³

et al. 1996

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

150

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Recent evidence from in vitro and in vivo experiments suggests that topical antimicrobials may be toxic to fibroblasts and keratinocytes and retard wound healing. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of Aloe, a potential wound-healing agent, on wound contraction in excisional wounds treated with topical antimicrobials. Sprague-Dawley rats were prepared with four 1.5 cm2 dorsal defects through the skin and panniculus. The animals were divided into five groups (n = 10 per group): (1) Aloe, (2) NaOCl solution (0.025%), (3) mafenide acetate, (4) mafenide acetate + Aloe, and (5) control. Wounds were treated topically for 14 days 3 times a day. Serial standard photographs and serial wound planimetry were performed weekly. Following healing, the breaking strength of each resultant scar was determined using an Instron tensiometer. Kruskal-Wallis, ANOVA, and multiple comparison methods were used for data analysis. Aloe and NaOCl solution significantly accelerated wound contraction (p < 0.05). In the mafenide acetate + Aloe group, contraction was similar to the control, whereas the mafenide acetate alone retarded wound healing. The addition of Aloe in combination and alone in wounds increased the breaking energy when compared to controls (p < 0.05). Aloe appears to expedite wound contraction and neutralize the wound retardant effect seen with the topical mafenide acetate alone. This effect appears to be due to an increased collagen activity, which is enhanced by a lectin, consequently improving the collagen matrix and enhancing the breaking strength.

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