Herpes :: Aloe vera and Genital herpes
Limited evidence from human studies suggests that 0.5% extract from Aloe vera in a hydrophilic cream may be an effective treatment of genital herpes in men (better than aloe gel or placebo).
Evidence
Psoriasis :: Aloe vera and Psoriasis vulgaris
Evidence from one human trial suggests that 0.5% extract from aloe in a hydrophilic cream is an effective treatment of psoriasis vulgaris.
Cancer :: Aloe vera and Cancer prevention
There is preliminary evidence from a small case-control study that oral aloe may reduce the risk of developing lung cancer.
Stomatitis :: Aloe vera and Canker sores (aphthous stomatitis)
There is weak evidence from two studies that treatment of recurrent aphthous ulcers of the mouth with aloe gel may reduce pain and increase the amount of time between the appearance of new ulcers.
HIV :: Aloe vera and HIV infection
Acemannan, a component of aloe gel, has been shown in laboratory tests to have immune-stimulating and anti-viral activities.
Skin Care :: Aloe vera and Skin burns
Preliminary evidence suggests that aloe may be effective in promoting healing of mild to moderate skin burns.
Mucositis :: Aloe vera and Mucositis
In mucositis the epithelial cells of the oral mucosa are destroyed, causing an inflammatory response and denudation of the oral mucosa by the following mechanisms (1) cytotoxic effects of chemotherapy drugs on the rapidly dividing epithelial cells of oral mucosa (2) indirectly by bone marrow suppression.
Dermatitis :: Aloe vera and Radiation dermatitis
Reports in the 1930s of topical aloe’s beneficial effects on skin after radiation exposure lead to widespread use in skin products.
Cholesterol :: Alfalfa and High cholesterol
Alfalfa and High cholesterol – Reductions in blood levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (“bad cholesterol”) have been reported in animal studies and in a small number of human cases.
Breast Cancer :: Soy Shows Small Reduction in Breast Cancer Risk
Consuming soy may be associated with a small reduction in breast cancer risk, but the reduction is not big enough or clear enough to suggest women should be taking soy supplements.