Document Type : Review Article
Authors
1 Department of Animal Science, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran
2 Young Researchers and Elite Club, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
Abstract
For centuries, Aloe Vera has been used by many different cultures. The ancient Greeks, the Romans, the Babylonians, Indians and the Chinese have all used Aloe Vera as a medicinal plant. One of the common experimental cancer models is sarcoma-180. When Aloe was administered to mice bearing S-180 tumors, the tumor growth was inhibited. Aloe vera is a dietary supplement and not a regulated drug. There is no guarantee of strength, purity, or safety of these products. Aloe vera is approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a food additive for flavor.
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