Therapeutics Characteristics and Application of Aloe vera:  A Review

Muhammad Asif; Tehreem Zahid; Baila Ahmad; Syeda Noor ul Ain Naqvi; Tahira Yasmeen; Muhammad Imran

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Muhammad Asif National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Tehreem Zahid National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Baila Ahmad Department of Food Science and Technology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Syeda Noor ul Ain Naqvi National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Tahira Yasmeen National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Muhammad Imran Institute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

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Aloe vera, a succulent perennial and drought resisting plant, is well known for its therapeutic potential. Different beneficial effects of Aloe vera have been reported such as anticancer, wound and burn healing, hypoglycemic, gastro-protective, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. These beneficial therapeutic properties of Aloe vera have been employed for a number of commercial applications. Its gel has been used in variety of commercial products including skin care, cosmetics and medicinal. Aloe vera is being used as an edible coating for fruits or vegetables, which could be a good and safe option to postharvest chemical treatments. The current review focus on the therapeutics properties and various application of Aloe vera. Chemical characterization of Aloe vera is in progress through scientific developments in the area of analytical chemistry. It is expected that further information will be available at a faster rate in the near future, resulting in enhanced applications.

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