No. 048Botanical
Aloe barbadensis
Leaf gel
Botanical
Aloe vera
The clear gel of the aloe leaf, cooling and hydrating.
- Botanical name
- Aloe barbadensis
- Also known as
- Ghritkumari
- Part used
- Leaf gel
- Evidence
- Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5
- Body systems
- Skin, Vitality and immunity
In tradition
Ghritkumari is used for the skin, digestion and women's health.
In research
The gel holds polysaccharides such as acemannan, studied for skin hydration and wound care.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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