The use of babosa (Aloe vera) in treating burns: a literature review

• Published in: Brazilian journal of biology Vol. 83; pp. 1 - 3
• Main Authors: Zago, L. R., Prado, K., Benedito, V. L., Pereira, M. M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Portuguese
• Published: São Carlos Instituto Internacional de Ecologia 2023
• Subjects: Acetic acid; Acne; Aloe; Aloe vera; Antioxidants; Bark; Beeswax; BIOLOGY; Burns; Butyl hydroperoxide; Catechin; Cell adhesion & migration; Cell migration; Chlorhexidine; Clinical trials; Dressings; Equivalence; Ferrous sulfate; Fibroblasts; Flavonoids; Free radicals; Gallic acid; Gauze; Health sciences; Herbal medicine; Iron sulfates; Keratinocytes; Lanolin; Literature reviews; Medicinal plants; Olive oil; Oxidative stress; Paraffin; Paraffins; Plant extracts; Polyphenols; Scavenging; Skin diseases; treatment; Vegetable oils; Wheat germ; Wound healing; treatment; tratamento; queimaduras; Aloe vera; burns

Abstract Alo vera is a centenary remedy use for minor wounds and burns, but its mechanism of wound healing has not been know since. This article will evaluate and gather evidence of the effectiveness and safety of the use of aloe vera in the treatment of burns. A systematic review was carried out on...