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Articles about Aloe Vera
A great deal has been written about Aloe Vera and often published in obscure places. The following are split into four sections:
- General Press Articles - written by journalists
- Medical Articles - papers written by medical professionals
- Medical Research - research carried out by medical professionals
- Vetinarian Work - papers, articles and reseach about Aloe Vera and animals
General Press Articles on Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera Myth or Medicine?
Positive Health. 1997.
Dr Peter Atherton
UK GP Dr Atherton's article on how he first came across Aloe Vera and used it in the treatment of eczema
Positive Health. 1997.
Dr Peter Atherton
UK GP Dr Atherton's article on how he first came across Aloe Vera and used it in the treatment of eczema
Contents
General
General
Aloe and its Quality Control Checking Upon the Genuineness of Products
Positive Health. 1997.
Dr Lawrence G. Plaskett
A highly detailed article on the problems of producing good quality Aloe Vera and how many companies do it on the cheap.
Positive Health. 1997.
Dr Lawrence G. Plaskett
A highly detailed article on the problems of producing good quality Aloe Vera and how many companies do it on the cheap.
Contents
Aloe Vera Production
Aloe Vera Production
Quality Control of Aloe Vera Beverages
Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 1998.
Katrin Lachenmeier, Uta Kuepper, Frank Musshoff, Burkhard Madea1, Helmut Reusch and Dirk W. Lachenmeier
Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 1998.
Katrin Lachenmeier, Uta Kuepper, Frank Musshoff, Burkhard Madea1, Helmut Reusch and Dirk W. Lachenmeier
Contents
Aloe Vera Production
Aloe Vera Production
Contents
General
General
Contents
General
General
Could Plant Medecine be the Cure you are looking for?
Oxford Mail. 1998.
Unknown
An article covering two individuals, one who used Aloe Vera for hayfever and the other for the treatment of a horse. The reporter herself then started using Aloe Vera for her Irritable Bowel Syndrome and recorded the results her.
Oxford Mail. 1998.
Unknown
An article covering two individuals, one who used Aloe Vera for hayfever and the other for the treatment of a horse. The reporter herself then started using Aloe Vera for her Irritable Bowel Syndrome and recorded the results her.
Contents
General
General
Nature's cure-all
Country Living. 1997.
Howe, M.
A collection of individual stories from various people suffering various ailments who claim Aloe Vera has benefited them.
Country Living. 1997.
Howe, M.
A collection of individual stories from various people suffering various ailments who claim Aloe Vera has benefited them.
Contents
General
General
Aloe Vera. Could it be the Magical Ingredient in the Fountain of Youth?
The Floral Magazine. 1967. August p. 35.
Brown S.
The Floral Magazine. 1967. August p. 35.
Brown S.
Contents
General
General
Folk Uses and Commercial Exploitation of Aloe Leaf Pulp
Economic Botany. 1963. Vol. 15, pp. 314-315.
Moron, Julia F.
Economic Botany. 1963. Vol. 15, pp. 314-315.
Moron, Julia F.
Contents
General
General
Medical Articles on Aloe Vera
The Use of Aloe Vera in Dentistry
Positive Health. 1997.
Richard Sudworth
An introductory article on Aloe Vera dentistry including one case study.
Positive Health. 1997.
Richard Sudworth
An introductory article on Aloe Vera dentistry including one case study.
Contents
Dentistry
Dentistry
Internal uses of Aloe Vera
Publication Unknown.
Ivan Danhof Ph.D., M.D.
An early paper summarising some of the medical research using Aloe Vera up until the late eighties
Publication Unknown.
Ivan Danhof Ph.D., M.D.
An early paper summarising some of the medical research using Aloe Vera up until the late eighties
Contents
General
General
Medicinal Properties in the Aloe
Excelsa 5. 1975. pp. 57-68.
Bruce, W.G.G.
Excelsa 5. 1975. pp. 57-68.
Bruce, W.G.G.
Contents
General
General
The External Use of Aloes
Minnesota Medicine. 1937. 20. pp 670-673.
Crewe, J.E.
Minnesota Medicine. 1937. 20. pp 670-673.
Crewe, J.E.
Contents
General
General
Medical Use of Aloe Products
MUS Pharm.. 1982. Aug 7. pp 37-45.
Fischer, J.M.
MUS Pharm.. 1982. Aug 7. pp 37-45.
Fischer, J.M.
Contents
General
General
Aloe Vera Gel: what is the evidence?
The Pharmaceutical Journal. 1990. pp 360-362.
Marshal, J.M.
The Pharmaceutical Journal. 1990. pp 360-362.
Marshal, J.M.
Contents
General
General
Myth, magic, witchcraft or fact? Aloe Vera revisisted.
Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation. 1982. 3. pp 157-163.
Robson, M.C.; Heggers, J.P.; Hagstorm, W.J.
Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation. 1982. 3. pp 157-163.
Robson, M.C.; Heggers, J.P.; Hagstorm, W.J.
Contents
General
General
Aloe Vera - fact or quackery (medicinal plants)
Veterinary and Human Toxicology. 1980. 22.pp 418-429.
Spoerke, D.G.; Ekims, B.R.
Veterinary and Human Toxicology. 1980. 22.pp 418-429.
Spoerke, D.G.; Ekims, B.R.
Contents
Toxicology
Toxicology
Aloe Vera: A systematic review of its clinical effectiveness
British Journal of General Practice. 1999. 49, pp 823-828.
Vogler B.K.; Ernst, E.
British Journal of General Practice. 1999. 49, pp 823-828.
Vogler B.K.; Ernst, E.
Contents
General
General
The efficacy of aloe vera used for burn wound healing: a systematic review
Burns. 2007. 33(6): pp 713-718.
Dr. Maenthaisong R, Chaiyakunapruk N, Niruntraporn S, Kongkaew C
A recent review of the current research when using Aloe Vera for the treatment of first and second degree burns
Burns. 2007. 33(6): pp 713-718.
Dr. Maenthaisong R, Chaiyakunapruk N, Niruntraporn S, Kongkaew C
A recent review of the current research when using Aloe Vera for the treatment of first and second degree burns
Contents
Burns, Wounds
Burns, Wounds
The healing action of extracts of Aloe Vera leaf on abrasions to the human skin
American Journal of Botany.. 1997. 39. S97.
Barnes T.C.
American Journal of Botany.. 1997. 39. S97.
Barnes T.C.
Contents
Burns, Wounds
Burns, Wounds
Aloe Vera: its influence on the physiology of wound healing and inflammation
Journal of British Podiatric Medicine. 1996. 51(2). 25-29.
Bradshaw, T.W.
Journal of British Podiatric Medicine. 1996. 51(2). 25-29.
Bradshaw, T.W.
Contents
Burns, Wounds
Burns, Wounds
Wound healing, oral and topical activity of Aloe Vera
Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association. 1989. Nov, 79(11). 559-562.
Davis, R.H.; Leitner, M.G.; Russo, J.M.; Byrne, M.E.
Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association. 1989. Nov, 79(11). 559-562.
Davis, R.H.; Leitner, M.G.; Russo, J.M.; Byrne, M.E.
Contents
Burns, Wounds
Burns, Wounds
Influence of Aloe on inflammation and wound healing
International Congress of Phytotherapy. 1991. p29.
Davis, R.H.
International Congress of Phytotherapy. 1991. p29.
Davis, R.H.
Contents
Burns, Wounds
Burns, Wounds
Aloe Vera (A barbadensis). A natural approach for treating wounds, edema, and pain in diabetes
Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association. 1988. pp 78(2). 60-68.
Davis, R.H.; Leitner, M.G.; Russo, J.M.; Byrne, M.E.
Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association. 1988. pp 78(2). 60-68.
Davis, R.H.; Leitner, M.G.; Russo, J.M.; Byrne, M.E.
Contents
Wounds, Edema, Diabetes
Wounds, Edema, Diabetes
Use of Aloe in treating leg ulcers and dermatoses
International Journal of Dermatology. 1973. 12 pp. 68-73.
El Zawahry, M.; Hegarty, M.R.; Helal, M.
International Journal of Dermatology. 1973. 12 pp. 68-73.
El Zawahry, M.; Hegarty, M.R.; Helal, M.
Contents
Ulcers of the Skin, Dermatoses
Ulcers of the Skin, Dermatoses
Benefical effects of Aloe in wound healing
Phytotherapy Research. 1993. 7. S48-52.
Heggers J.P.; Pelley, R.P.; Robson, M.C.
Phytotherapy Research. 1993. 7. S48-52.
Heggers J.P.; Pelley, R.P.; Robson, M.C.
Contents
Wounds
Wounds
Anti-inflammatory and healing properties of Aloe barbadensis
International Congress of Phytotherapy. 1991.
Knight, J.H.; Stevens, E.
International Congress of Phytotherapy. 1991.
Knight, J.H.; Stevens, E.
Contents
Burns, Wounds
Burns, Wounds
Anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties of Aloe Vera
Fitoterapia. 1994. 65(2). pp 141-145.
Udupa, S.L.; Udupa, A.L.; Kulkarmi, D.R.
Fitoterapia. 1994. 65(2). pp 141-145.
Udupa, S.L.; Udupa, A.L.; Kulkarmi, D.R.
Contents
Burns, Wounds
Burns, Wounds
Aloe Vera: Its Potential Use in Wound Healing and Disease Control in Oral Conditions
IASC.
Dr. Timothy E. Moore, D.D.S/M.S.,P.C.
A look at how Aloe Vera is used in dentistry and dental surgery.
IASC.
Dr. Timothy E. Moore, D.D.S/M.S.,P.C.
A look at how Aloe Vera is used in dentistry and dental surgery.
Contents
Wounds, Dentistry
Wounds, Dentistry
Aloe in Dentistry
Health Conscious. 1992. 13(1) pp 19-24.
Harrison, J.
Health Conscious. 1992. 13(1) pp 19-24.
Harrison, J.
Contents
Dentistry
Dentistry
Aloe Vera in Dentistry
Dentistry Society. 1989. May SO(8). 11-14.
Sturm, P.G.; Hayes, S.M.
Dentistry Society. 1989. May SO(8). 11-14.
Sturm, P.G.; Hayes, S.M.
Contents
Dentistry
Dentistry
Aloe Vera: anti-ulcer and anti-diabetic effects
Phytotherapy Research. 1994. 8(8).pp 461-464.
Koo, M.W.L.
Phytotherapy Research. 1994. 8(8).pp 461-464.
Koo, M.W.L.
Contents
Diabetes, Ulcers of the Stomach
Diabetes, Ulcers of the Stomach
Contents
Heart Disease
Heart Disease
Super-strength, freeze-dried Aloe vera capsules for interstitial cystitis, painful bladder syndrome, chronic pelvic pain, and nonbacterial prostatitis
Proceedings of the Niddk Scientific Symposium. 1995.
Czarapata, B. J.
Proceedings of the Niddk Scientific Symposium. 1995.
Czarapata, B. J.
Contents
Digestion, Interstitial Cystitis
Digestion, Interstitial Cystitis
Current Status of Aloe Vera as a Cure-All
American Journal of Pharmacy. 1968. Vol. 140 p.64.
Gjerstad, Gunner, Riner T.D.
American Journal of Pharmacy. 1968. Vol. 140 p.64.
Gjerstad, Gunner, Riner T.D.
Contents
General
General
Aloe Vera - Panacea or Old Wives Tale?
Texas Dental Journal. 1966. p. 14.
Bovik, Ellis G.
Texas Dental Journal. 1966. p. 14.
Bovik, Ellis G.
Contents
Dentistry
Dentistry
Aloe Vera in the Treatment of Roentgen Ulcers and Telangiectasis
Journal of the American Medical Association. 1936. Vol. 106, pp. 1363-1364.
Wright, C. S.
Journal of the American Medical Association. 1936. Vol. 106, pp. 1363-1364.
Wright, C. S.
Contents
Ulcers, Telangiectasis
Ulcers, Telangiectasis
Aloe Vera in the Treatment of Radiation Ulcers of Mucous Membranes
Radiology Review. 1939. Vol. 32, pp. 538-539.
Mandeville, F.B.
Radiology Review. 1939. Vol. 32, pp. 538-539.
Mandeville, F.B.
Contents
Ulcers
Ulcers
Bacteriostatic Property of Aloe Vera
Journal of American Pharmaceutical Sciences. 1964. Vol. 53. p. 1287.
Lorenzetti, L.J., Salisbury R., Beal, J.N.
Journal of American Pharmaceutical Sciences. 1964. Vol. 53. p. 1287.
Lorenzetti, L.J., Salisbury R., Beal, J.N.
Contents
General
General
Aloe supplements enhance bioavailability of vitamin C and B12 in older adults.
The FASEB Journal: Experimental Biology. 2007. Abstracts 8.1-701.35. .
Devaraj, S., S. Patel, R. Jialal, and I. Jialal
The FASEB Journal: Experimental Biology. 2007. Abstracts 8.1-701.35. .
Devaraj, S., S. Patel, R. Jialal, and I. Jialal
Contents
General
General
Medical Research on Aloe Vera
A prospective randomised evaluation - blinded trial of two potential wound-healing agents for the treatment of venous stasis ulcers
Journal of Vascular Durgery. 1992. 16. pp 251-257.
Bishop, J.B.;Philips, L.G.; Musbore, T.A. et. al.
Journal of Vascular Durgery. 1992. 16. pp 251-257.
Bishop, J.B.;Philips, L.G.; Musbore, T.A. et. al.
Contents
Ulcers, Wounds
Ulcers, Wounds
Comparative evaluation of a mixture of propolis and Aloe Vera with commercial wound healing products
Veterimarcia Mexico. 1989. 20(4) pp 408-414.
Sumano Lopez, H.; Camberros, L.B.; Ocampo, A.A.; De Lepez, H.S.
Veterimarcia Mexico. 1989. 20(4) pp 408-414.
Sumano Lopez, H.; Camberros, L.B.; Ocampo, A.A.; De Lepez, H.S.
Contents
Wounds
Wounds
Management of psoriasis with Aloe Vera cream
Tropical Medicine and International Health. 1996. 1(4) pp 505-509.
Syed T.A.; Ahmad Ashfares; Holt, A.H.; Ahmad Seyed A.; Ahmad S.H.; Afzal M.
Tropical Medicine and International Health. 1996. 1(4) pp 505-509.
Syed T.A.; Ahmad Ashfares; Holt, A.H.; Ahmad Seyed A.; Ahmad S.H.; Afzal M.
Contents
Psoriasis
Psoriasis
Evaluation of Aloe Vera leaf exudate and gel for gastric and duodenal anti-ulcer activity
Fitoterapia. 1986. 57(5). pp 380-383.
Parman, N.S.; Tario, M; Al-Yahya, M.A.; Ageel, A.M.; Al-Said, M.S.
Fitoterapia. 1986. 57(5). pp 380-383.
Parman, N.S.; Tario, M; Al-Yahya, M.A.; Ageel, A.M.; Al-Said, M.S.
Contents
Ulcers of the Stomach
Ulcers of the Stomach
Effect of orally consumed Aloe Vera juice on gastrointestinal function in normal humans -- Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine Palo Alto
C.A. Prevention Magazine. 1985.
Bland, J.
C.A. Prevention Magazine. 1985.
Bland, J.
Contents
Indigestion, Gastroenteritis
Indigestion, Gastroenteritis
Aloe Vera Gel in peptic ulcer therapy: preliminary report
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 1963. 62. pp 731-73.
Blitz, J.J.; Smith, J.W.; Gerard, J.R.
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 1963. 62. pp 731-73.
Blitz, J.J.; Smith, J.W.; Gerard, J.R.
Contents
Ulcers of the Stomach
Ulcers of the Stomach
Effects of Prednisolone, Indomethacin, and Aloe Vera on Tissue Culture Cells
Federal Dental Services. 1969. pp. 122-125.
James, Zimmerman, E. Collings, C.K.
Federal Dental Services. 1969. pp. 122-125.
James, Zimmerman, E. Collings, C.K.
Contents
Dentistry
Dentistry
Antidiabetic activity of Aloe vera L. juice. I. Clinical trial in new cases of diabetes mellitus
Phytomedicine. 1996.
Yougchaiyudha, Rungpitarangs et. al.
Phytomedicine. 1996.
Yougchaiyudha, Rungpitarangs et. al.
Contents
Diabetes
Diabetes
Effect of Aloe vera preparations on the human bioavailability of vitamins C and E.
IASC conference presentation. 2002.
Vinson, J., H. Al Kharrat, and L. Andreoli.
IASC conference presentation. 2002.
Vinson, J., H. Al Kharrat, and L. Andreoli.
Contents
General
General
Randomised, double-blind, controlled clinical trial of oral aloe vera gel in active ulcerative colitis.
Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2004. 19: pp 739-47.
Langmead L, Feakins RM, Goldthorpe S, Holt HS, Tsironi E, de Silva A, Jewell DP, Rampton DS
A trial which showed Oral Aloe Vera taken for 4 weeks produces a clinical response more often than a placebo and it also improves histological disease activity and appears to be safe.
Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2004. 19: pp 739-47.
Langmead L, Feakins RM, Goldthorpe S, Holt HS, Tsironi E, de Silva A, Jewell DP, Rampton DS
A trial which showed Oral Aloe Vera taken for 4 weeks produces a clinical response more often than a placebo and it also improves histological disease activity and appears to be safe.
Contents
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Roentgen Dermatitis Treated with Fresh Whole Leaf of Aloe Vera
American Journal of Roentgenology. 1935. 33, pp. 396-397.
Collins, C.E. and Collins, C.
American Journal of Roentgenology. 1935. 33, pp. 396-397.
Collins, C.E. and Collins, C.
Contents
Roentgen Dermatitis
Roentgen Dermatitis
Vetinarian Work on Aloe Vera
The Therapeutic Efficacy of Aloe Vera cream (Dermaid Aloe) in Thermal Injuries: Two case reports
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 1980. Sept/Oct.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 1980. Sept/Oct.
Contents
General
General
Aloe vera extracts in equine clinical practice
Veterinary Times. 1996. Vol 26, Number 9, Sept.
Peter Green BVSc, CertEO, MRCVS
Veterinary Times. 1996. Vol 26, Number 9, Sept.
Peter Green BVSc, CertEO, MRCVS
Contents
Equine
Equine
Experimental Use of Aloe Vera Extract in Clinical Practice
Veterinary Medicine. 1975. Jan. p. 89.
Northway, R. B.
Veterinary Medicine. 1975. Jan. p. 89.
Northway, R. B.
Contents
Equine
Equine
