considered to have incipient peptic ulcer. Duodenitis, probably representing
duodenal ulcer but lacking x-ray demonstration of pathognomonic deformity, treated
with Aloe vera gel, resulted in uniformly excellent recovery, except questionably in
one patient. In cases of peptic ulcer about which there could be little clinical doubt,
and in every instance confirmed by roentgenologic identification of a fleck, niche, or
crater with accompanying hypermotile manifestations, Aloe vera gel emulsion
provided complete recovery.