Evidence supporting the use of: Aloe macroclada
For the health condition: Blisters
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Aloe macroclada, a species native to Madagascar, is traditionally used in Malagasy folk medicine for various ailments, including skin conditions such as blisters. Ethnobotanical surveys and reports from Madagascar indicate that local populations apply the fresh gel or juice of Aloe macroclada leaves directly to the skin to aid in healing wounds, burns, and blisters. This practice is based on the perceived soothing, cooling, and anti-inflammatory effects of the plant, similar to the traditional use of Aloe vera in other parts of the world. However, the evidence supporting the efficacy of Aloe macroclada specifically for treating blisters is limited to anecdotal and traditional accounts. While some phytochemical studies have identified compounds in Aloe macroclada with potential bioactivity, there are no peer-reviewed clinical trials or robust scientific studies that validate its effectiveness for blister treatment. Therefore, the use of Aloe macroclada for blisters is primarily justified by traditional knowledge, with minimal scientific validation at present.
Other health conditions supported by Aloe macroclada
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Blisters
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Colds (general)
Colitis
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysentery
Eczema
Fatigue
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Herpes
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Scratches and Abrasions
Wounds and Sores