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Aloe vera has a long history of use in traditional medicine for its diverse medicinal properties, especially its antibacterial effects. This review comprehensively analyzes various extraction techniques of A. vera, including traditional hand-filleted processing, whole leaves processing, and modern methods like hot water extraction, centrifugation-based gel extraction, freeze-drying, and solvent extraction. The chemical composition of A. vera, such as anthraquinones, saponins, and polysaccharides, is closely related to its antibacterial and other medicinal activities. However, issues like lack of standardization in extraction procedures, unclear optimal dosage for antibacterial activity, and limited knowledge about its stability and shelf life still exist. Future research should focus on isolating pure chemical constituents, evaluating their bioactivity, and conducting more human clinical trials. By addressing these challenges, A. vera could be better utilized in clinical and commercial applications, especially in combating bacterial resistance.
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Food Res Int
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College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, 229 North TaiBai Road, Xi'an 710069, China. Electronic address:
Food combinations featuring specific functional components represent one of the effective intervention strategies for alleviating functional gastrointestinal disorders induced by dietary and environmental factors. Honey and aloe vera have both been recognized as natural agents with laxative effects, yet the synergistic effects of their combination in alleviating constipation and the underlying regulatory mechanism remain to be elucidated. This study formulated a honey-aloe paste by employing honey as the primary ingredient compounded with aloe vera gel and investigated its preventive effects on loperamide-induced slow-transit constipation through a comprehensive analysis of gastrointestinal function and intestinal microenvironment.
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Key Laboratory of Jianghuai Agricultural Product Fine Processing and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Nutrition, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China. Electronic address:
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Division of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), New Delhi, India. Electronic address:
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