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The Aloe vera phenomenon: a review of the properties and modern uses of the leaf parenchyma gel.
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The mucilaginous gel from the parenchymatous cells in the leaf pulp of Aloe vera has been used since early times for a host of curative purposes and new experimental work has indicated the possibility of distinct physiological effects.About:
This article is published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology.The article was published on 1986-06-01. It has received 486 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Aloe vera.read more
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Standing committee on the scientific evaluation of dietary reference intakes
TL;DR: Biorhythms and possible central regulation of magnesium status, phototherapy, darkness therapy and chronopathological forms of magnesium depletion, and effects on glutathione peroxidase, clinical safety, and absorption of selenium are studied.
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Heavy metal induced oxidative stress & its possible reversal by chelation therapy.
TL;DR: A comprehensive account of recent developments in the research on heavy metal poisoning particularly the role of oxidative stress/free radicals in the toxic manifestation is attempted, an update about the recent strategies for the treatment with chelating agents and a possible beneficial role of antioxidants supplementation to achieve the optimum effects are attempted.
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Aloe vera leaf gel: a review update.
T. Reynolds,A.-C. Dweck +1 more
TL;DR: Research since the 1986 review has largely upheld the therapeutic claims made in the earlier papers and indeed extended them into other areas and a common theme running though much recent research is the immunomodulatory properties of the gel polysaccharides, especially the acetylated mannans from Aloe vera, which are now a proprietary substance covered by many patents.
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An evaluation of the biological and toxicological properties of Aloe barbadensis (miller), Aloe vera.
Boudreau,Frederick A. Beland +1 more
TL;DR: A review of the botany, physical and chemical properties, and biological activities of the Aloe vera plant finds that it contains multiple constituents with potential biological and toxicological activities, yet the active components elude definition.
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Natural Products from Plants
Leland J. Cseke,Ara Kirakosyan,Peter B. Kaufman,Sara L. Warber,James A. Duke,H. L. Brielmann +5 more
TL;DR: Anyone looking for a thorough understanding of the properties of natural plant products, beneficial or harmful, will find it in this volume.
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Prostaglandins and thromboxanes.
TL;DR: This chapter discusses major advances in prostaglandin chemistry and biological activity and indicates the extent to which research has progressed towards the realization of earlier hopes of the discovery of new therapeutic agents.
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