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Role of aloe vera in rheumatoid arthritis

Author(s) Manisha Patidar
Country India
Abstract Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder. It is characterized by persistent synovial inflammation that can have a damaging effect on tissues. Despite its prevalence, RA is still a major cause of disability and lost productivity. One of the major therapeutic targets for the treatment of this autoimmune disease is tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Aloe Vera is one of the oldest medicinal plants and also considered as wonder plant because of its wide
range of properties and uses. It is a main ingredient in many herbal medicines and many cosmetic products that are prepared now days. It has been used externally as well as internally in various disease conditions such as wound, burn, skin problems, spleen enlargement, liver diseases, asthma, jaundice, ulcers, constipation, helps in IBD, gastric and duodenal ulcer, and rheumatoid arthritis. Aloe is the dried juice of the leaves of Aloe barbadensis miller. It belongs to Liliaceae family. It contains many chemical constituents Vitamin A, C and E, enzymes such as carboxypeptidase, cellulase, lipase, alkaline phosphatase, brady kinase, anthraquinone, sugars like Acemannan and glucomannan, organic acid. Hormones like auxin and gibberellin and minerals such as Calcium, Chromium, Magnesium and Zinc. These chemical constituents have anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, immunomodulatory and analgesic activity which confers its use in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. In this review paper role of Aloe Vera is elaborated in the management of rheumatoid arthritis.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-17

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