Evidence supporting the use of: Aloe vera
For the health condition: Urination (burning or painful)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Aloe vera has a long history of traditional use for a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and sometimes urinary tract discomfort. In traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, aloe vera is sometimes recommended to soothe irritation and inflammation, which may include symptoms like burning or pain during urination (dysuria). The rationale is primarily based on aloe vera’s known anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, particularly when applied topically or ingested as juice or gel. However, there is little rigorous scientific evidence to specifically support the use of aloe vera for treating burning or painful urination. Most clinical studies on aloe vera have focused on its use for skin wounds, burns, or gastrointestinal problems, rather than urinary symptoms. Some proponents suggest that because aloe vera may help reduce inflammation and promote healing, it could be beneficial for urinary tract irritation, but this is not well-documented in scientific literature. Therefore, while aloe vera may be used in traditional contexts for this purpose, the evidence supporting its effectiveness for burning or painful urination is minimal, and it should not replace standard medical care for urinary tract infections or similar conditions. Always consult a healthcare professional before using aloe vera for urinary symptoms.

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Abdominal Pain
Abrasions
Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Age Spots
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Blisters
Boils
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
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Canker Sores
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Chicken Pox
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Colon (atonic)
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Congestion (bronchial)
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Constipation (adults)
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Convalescence
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Cradle Cap
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
Cysts
Dandruff
Denture Sores
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diaper Rash
Digestion (poor)
Duodenal Ulcers
Dysentery
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Enteritis
Fever
Foot Odor
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Halitosis
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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
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Menopause
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Overacidity
Poison Ivy or Oak
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Rosacea
Scabies
Scars / Scar Tissue
Scratches and Abrasions
Seborrhea
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Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin (infections)
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Stretch Marks
Stye
Sunburn
Surgery (healing from)
Thrush
Tickle in Throat
Tonsillitis
Tooth Extraction
Toothache
Ulcerations (external)
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Urethritis
Urinary Tract Infections
Urination (burning or painful)
Urine (scant)
Vaginal Dryness
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Warts
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Wrinkles