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Meeting Report: First National Meeting on Aloe,April 20–21,2013,Isernia,Italy New Perspectives in Aloe Research: From Basic Science to Clinical Application
Aloe preparations have maintaining their popularity over the of course time. Aloe latex is used for its laxative effects; aloe gel is used topically for skin ailments and internally for variety of disturbances; aloe extract is potentially useful for cancer.
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