Evidence supporting the use of: Acemannan
For the health condition: Ulcerations (external)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Acemannan, a major polysaccharide component derived from Aloe vera gel, has been studied for its wound healing and ulceration-support properties, particularly in external applications. Several in vitro and in vivo studies have indicated that Acemannan may accelerate wound healing by promoting fibroblast proliferation, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis. It is thought to stimulate macrophage activity, leading to the release of growth factors that facilitate tissue repair. Some animal studies and a limited number of small-scale clinical trials have shown that topical application of Acemannan-containing gels or dressings can reduce healing time and improve outcomes in the treatment of skin ulcers and burns.
Despite these findings, the body of evidence remains limited, with most studies being preclinical or involving small patient groups. Systematic reviews note the potential of Acemannan but also highlight the need for larger, well-controlled human trials to establish its efficacy and safety profile for external ulcerations. Regulatory bodies have not universally approved Acemannan for this indication, and its use is often adjunctive rather than primary. Thus, while there is some scientific basis for its use in supporting the treatment of external ulcerations, the evidence is not yet robust or comprehensive enough to warrant a higher rating.
Other ingredients used for Ulcerations (external)
AbrusAbuta
Acacia
Acemannan
Achyranthes
Agrimony
Ajuga
Alchemilla
Alchornea
Alkanet
Alkanna
Allantoin
Aloe vera
amber
American Liverleaf
Ampelopsis
Antirrhinum majus
Aquilegia formosa
Ardisia
Arisaema
arnica
asarabacca
assam indigo
aucubin
bai ji
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
benzoin
birch
black-eyed Susan
bleeding heart
Bletilla
bloodroot
boxwood
butter
camphor oil
Cedrus libani
celandine
Chiococca alba
cocklebur
comfrey
cranesbill
dianthrone
dragon\'s blood
dyer’s woad root
Echinodorus
Elaeagnus glabra
English elm
Erigeron
European field elm
ficin
figwort
Gambir
Genipa americana
Glutamine
Guazuma ulmifolia
hairy arnica
hound\'s tongue
Houttuynia
Immortelle
Japanese sophora
Jessica\'s sticktight
Kigelia africana
lac resin
Lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
Levant cotton
Lophira lanceolata
Lygodium
Mahonia
mandrake
Marking Nut Tree
Marshmallow
Matico
melaleuca alternifolia
Moss
Mountain horopito
Oak
Pellitory
Plumbago zeylanica
Plumeria lancifolia
Potentilla
Povidone
protease
purple loosestrife
purple Tephrosia
red soapwort
red spiderling
Rhus coraria
Rhus glabra
Rubia cordifolia
Sangre de Grado
Sanicle
Sapindus mukorossi
Sesquiterpenic Acid
sheep's sorrel
Shikonin
Simaruba
Sinapis arvensis
Smooth Alder
Spilanthes
Stillingia
Storax
Takuna
Tannins
Taraxol
Tea Tree Oil
Teucrium marum
Thuja
Thymol
vitamin C
Waltheria ovata
Western Buttercup
White oak
Witch Hazel
Wood betony
Wrightia tinctoria
Yarrow
Yerba Mansa
Zinc
Other health conditions supported by Acemannan
Antibiotics (alternatives to)Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Colitis
Cuts
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Herpes
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Injuries
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Lesions
Oral Surgery
Scars / Scar Tissue
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin (infections)
Surgery (healing from)
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores
