Ten studies were located. They suggest that oral
administration of aloe vera might be a useful adjunct for lowering
blood glucose in diabetic patients as well as for
reducing blood lipid levels in patients with hyperlipidaemia.
Topical application of aloe vera is not an effective preventative
for radiation-induced injuries. It might be effective for
genital herpes and psoriasis. Whether it promotes wound
healing is unclear. There are major caveats associated with
all of these statements.