Nurs Stand. 1998 Jul 1-7; 12(41): 49-52, 54.

Aloe vera: magic or medicine?

Atherton P.

Green College, University of Oxford.

Some recent studies appear to show topical and orally administered aloe vera preparations in patients with chronic venous leg ulcers may aid healing. Despite encouraging results, in the absence of larger research studies, the author cautions against generalisation of this complementary treatment.