Aloe

Aloe is a plant that is one of the most common and popular medicinal plants in the world. Its medicinal properties have been known for several millennia, and its use in medicine and cosmetology continues to be relevant to this day.

Aloe arborescens is native to southern Africa, but is also grown in other regions of the world, including Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia and other countries. Aloe-based preparations are produced by many pharmaceutical companies, such as ICN October and ICN Polypharm (Russia), Belmedpreparaty (Belarus), Biostimulator (Ukraine), Biopharm Georgia (Georgia), Borisov Medical Preparations Plant (Belarus), Vifitech ( Russia), Dalkhimpharm (Russia), Darnitsa (Ukraine), Yerevan Chemical and Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical Group.

Aloe is used in a variety of dosage forms, including liniments, creams, lotions, juices, extracts, tablets and others. It contains many biologically active substances, such as polysaccharides, anthraquinones, flavonoids, amino acids, vitamins and others, which determine its medicinal properties.

Aloe is used to treat many diseases, including burns, purulent wounds, inflammatory skin diseases, skin damage during radiation therapy, gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, enterocolitis, bronchial asthma, eye diseases such as progressive myopia, keratitis, blepharitis, conjunctivitis , vitreous opacification, myopic chorioretinitis.

Despite the many beneficial properties of aloe, its use may be contraindicated in some cases, for example, in severe cardiovascular diseases, arterial hypertension, pregnancy, acute gastrointestinal disorders, nephrosonephritis and others. Before using aloe in any form, you should consult your doctor.

Side effects and interactions with other drugs are not described.

In conclusion, aloe is a multifunctional and safe plant that can be used to treat many diseases. However, its use should be carried out under the supervision of a physician.