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Aloin

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 31.05.2022

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Aloinum; Barbaloin

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Glycosidic anthrone derivative (1,8-dihydroxy-10-D-glucopyranosyl-9-anthrone), laxative main active ingredient of aloe. Aloin is soluble in water, ethanol and sparingly soluble in ether.
The laxative effect of aloin is used medicinally for constipation (also veterinary). The antiangiogenic and cytotoxic activities cause an antitumor effect. This also results in the effect locally in psoriasis to reduce the increased epithelial proliferation.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

10-60mg /day p.o.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Syed TA et al (1996) Management of psoriasis with Aloe vera extract in a hydrophilic cream: a placebo-controlled, double-blind study* Trop Int Med Health 4: 505-509.
  2. Kessing R (2019) Herbal agents for topical application. The Private Physician 9: 42-43

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Last updated on: 31.05.2022

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles