The benefits of aloe vera are manifold. Aloe vera is used to treat first-degree burns for speedy healing. Aloe vera is used to shrink warts and lessen the painful effects of shingles. The symptoms of psoriasis can be reduced with aloe vera. Taken orally, aloe also appears to work on heartburn, arthritis and rheumatism pain and asthma, and studies have shown that it has an effect on lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics. Other situations in which it appears to work when taken internally include congestion, intestinal worms, indigestion, stomach ulcers, colitis, hemorrhoids, liver problems such as cirrhosis and hepatitis, kidney infections, urinary tract infections, prostate problems, and as a general detoxifier. Lastly, many people who take aloe internally report just feeling better overall, which is in and of itself something of a testament to its remarkable properties.

Aloe Vera can trigger uterine contractions and must not be taken by pregnant women. Children should not be given aloe vera internally too.

In the last few decades clinical studies have produced evidence to support centuries of Aloe Vera anecdotal health claims. These clinical studies report that Aloe Vera acts as a: laxative, antifungal, immune system stimulant, antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory. Many scientific studies now support the usefulness of Aloe Vera as a nutritional supplement and a topical healing aid.

Aloe has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information):

Rating	Health Concerns
	Constipation
	Burns (minor) Canker sores Diabetes Genital herpes (topical) Psoriasis Seborrheic dermatitis (topical) Skin ulcers Ulcerative colitis Wound healing (topical)
	Crohn’s disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit. Contradictory, insufficient, or preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or minimal health benefit. For an herb, supported by traditional use but minimal or no scientific evidence. For a supplement, little scientific support and/or minimal health benefit.

Aloe vera is the drug of wonders, whether you use it as vital ingredient in beauty products or it is consumed as dietary supplement. Aloe vera is hot fertile region plant, but now it is cultivated in most part of the world. It belongs to the onion/garlic family. There are about 300 species of Aloe vera. However the most important one is Aloe Barbadensis Miller. It is found to be full of 200 components and 74 known nutrients. This includes some of B vitamins like B12 and most of amino acids, iron, manganese, calcium, Zinc mineral, enzymes etc. According to reports Aloe vera is found to have various medical and cosmetic properties. Today lot of Aloe vera products are available in market like aloe vera health drinks, moisturizers, cleansers, wound healing creams etc. Today’s Aloe vera is widely used in beauty products.

Aloe vera is also known to have certain medical properties. Aloe vera drink is used as tonic for patient suffering from arthritis, diabetes and high cholesterol. This is because of the dietary supplement properties, which help in healing like anti fungal, anti oxidant, anti bacterial and some other properties. It is found to boost the immune system. Doctors say Aloe vera is not a medicine. However it is found to have certain curing properties.

Doctors says they read lot of news about Aloe vera in news, but they are not sported by medical journals.

However aloe vera has very good results in skin diseases and it is often taken as health drink. Aloe vera is also found effective in treating wrinkles, stretch marks and pigmentations. Where as auravedic practitioners are in the favor of use of Aloe vera. According to them Aloe vera has very good role in diabetic. Aloe vera is found to have smaller molecular structure and cutting properties. This help breaking down fat globules, therefore reducing obesity. Medical properties of Aloe vera are still on debate, but the beauty properties are highly accepted by the world.