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Aloe Vera For Treating Acute And Chronic Wounds, Anthony D. Dat, Flora Poon, Kim Bt Pham, Jenny Doust
Aloe Vera For Treating Acute And Chronic Wounds, Anthony D. Dat, Flora Poon, Kim Bt Pham, Jenny Doust
Jenny Doust
Background: Aloe vera is a cactus-like perennial succulent belonging to the Liliaceae Family that is commonly grown in tropical climates. Animal studies have suggested that Aloe vera may help accelerate the wound healing process.
Objectives: To determine the effects of Aloe vera-derived products (for example dressings and topical gels) on the healing of acute wounds (for example lacerations, surgical incisions and burns) and chronic wounds (for example infected wounds, arterial and venous ulcers).
Search methods: We searched the Cochrane Wounds Group Specialised Register (9 September 2011), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library 2011, Issue 3), …