Aloe vera as a biologically active vehicle for hydrocortisone acetate.

Abstract	Aloe vera, as a biological vehicle for hydrocortisone 21-acetate, was tested topically and systemically against acute inflammation. Systemically, the combination of A. vera and hydrocortisone produced a maximum 88.1% inhibition of edema. Polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltration was reduced 91.1%. The topical inhibition of edema peaked at 97%. The possibility that A. vera has significant potential as a biologically active vehicle for steroids is discussed.
Authors	R H Davis, W L Parker, D P Murdoch
Journal	Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc) Vol. 81 Issue 1 Pg. 1-9 (Jan 1991) ISSN: 8750-7315 [Print] United States
PMID	1993971 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Anti-Inflammatory Agents Pharmaceutical Vehicles hydrocortisone acetate Hydrocortisone
Topics	Acute Disease Administration, Topical Aloe Animals Anti-Inflammatory Agents (administration & dosage, pharmacology) Female Hydrocortisone (administration & dosage, analogs & derivatives, pharmacology) Inflammation (drug therapy) Male Mice Pharmaceutical Vehicles Plants, Medicinal Rats Rats, Inbred Strains

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