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Aloe Vera (Oral)

Also known as: Aloe barbadensis

C
Evidence

Gel from aloe plant used for digestive soothing and hydration support.

Primary uses

  • Digestive soothing
  • Gut lining
  • Hydration
  • Skin (internal)

How it works

  • Mucilaginous soothing
  • May support gut lining
  • Hydrating internally

Dosage

Typical range
1-2 oz juice or 100-200mg gel
Timing
Before meals
With food
Before or between meals
Duration
Short-term preferred
Special populations
Digestive soothing, heartburn

Forms

  • Inner leaf gel
  • Juice
  • Capsules

Safety

Common side effects

  • Diarrhea (laxative effect)
  • Cramping

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy
  • Intestinal obstruction
  • Inflammatory bowel disease

Evidence notes

Traditional digestive support

Grade C: Mostly observational or small trials; mechanism is plausible but unproven at scale.

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