10/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons
Bitter aloe (Aloe ferox) can potentially be used as a natural treatment for acne, according to a study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. Researchers of the study aimed to determine whether bitter aloe possesses components that may have anti-acne and anti-inflammatory properties that may be used in for acne treatment.
Overall, the findings of the study suggested that the extracts of bitter aloe possess anti-P. acnes and anti-inflammatory effects, which could potentially be used as an agent for treating acne.
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Journal Reference:
Jeong WY, Kim K. ANTI-PROPIONIBACTERIUM ACNES AND THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT OF ALOE FEROX MILLER COMPONENTS. Journal of Herbal Medicine. September 2017; 9: 53-59. DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2017.03.009
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