Evidence supporting the use of: Aloe vera
For the health condition: Gastritis

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Aloe vera has been traditionally used for gastrointestinal ailments, and recent scientific interest has investigated its potential for supporting or treating gastritis. Gastritis involves inflammation of the stomach lining, often causing pain, nausea, and discomfort. Aloe vera gel contains bioactive compounds such as polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and antioxidants, which are believed to have anti-inflammatory and mucosal-protective properties. Limited clinical and preclinical studies have explored its role in gastritis.

A few small human trials and animal studies suggest that oral aloe vera gel may reduce gastric inflammation, promote healing of the gastric mucosa, and decrease gastric acid secretion. For example, a pilot study published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2004) found that aloe vera extract reduced symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, which shares some pathophysiological features with gastritis. Animal models have demonstrated aloe’s ability to protect the gastric mucosa against damage from alcohol or NSAIDs, likely due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions.

However, rigorous, large-scale human clinical trials specifically targeting gastritis are lacking. Most available data are preliminary, with methodological limitations such as small sample sizes or lack of blinding. Therefore, while there is some scientific rationale and early evidence supporting aloe vera’s use for gastritis, the overall quality and quantity of evidence are limited at present. Aloe vera is generally considered safe in moderation, but further research is needed to confirm its efficacy and optimal dosing for gastritis.

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Other health conditions supported by aloe vera

Abdominal Pain
Abrasions
Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Age Spots
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Blisters
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Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
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Colic (adults)
Colitis
Colon (atonic)
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Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
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Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
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Convalescence
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Crohn's Disease
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Dandruff
Denture Sores
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diaper Rash
Digestion (poor)
Duodenal Ulcers
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Enteritis
Fever
Foot Odor
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
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Halitosis
Hemorrhoids
Herpes
Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Injuries
Interstitial Cystitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Itching (rectal)
Itching Ears
Jaundice (adults)
Jock Itch
Laryngitis
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
Oral Surgery
Overacidity
Poison Ivy or Oak
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Rosacea
Scabies
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