Aloe Vera Side Effects, Caution and Contraindications

Are you concerned about aloe vera side effects or contraindications?

The good news is, after centuries of using aloe vera in various forms across different parts of the world, there are but very few side effects that have been noticed while using aloe vera as part of a natural treatment plan.

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A note about Aloe Vera Side Effects, Caution and Contraindications

Herbs are God and nature's gifts to us. While the use of herbs and herb remedies has brought excellent results for many people, do note that their health benefits may be limited when they are used in isolation. However, when combined with some basic dietary and lifestyle good health habits, such as a full body detox and a proper understanding and application of nutrition, the impact on one's health will be greatly magnified.

In natural health and healing, we believe that the body has the ability to heal itself of any disease, even supposedly incurable diseases. We also believe in holistic health and healing, as we realize that different parts of the human body are highly interlinked, often beyond Man’s understanding. It is thus a good idea to apply these fundamental health steps no matter how remote or unrelated a health condition may seem.

The side effects and caution that needs to be noted and / or exercised while using aloe vera as part of a natural treatment regimen are as detailed below:

  • Using aloe vera over extended periods of time could result in side effects such as loss of potassium, hematuria, albuminuria and fluid imbalance.

  • Overpowering rotation develops hyperaldosteronism, inhibition of intestinal motility and the development of cardioactive steroid. Lack of potassium can lead to muscular weakness.

  • There are no significant aloe vera side effects with its use as a topical remedy.

  • Abdominal cramps and diarrhea have been reported by a few cases as possible aloe vera side effects after oral intake of aloe vera supplements.

  • Diarrhea caused by the laxative effect of oral aloe vera can decrease the absorption of many drugs.

  • Diabetic patients who are on glucose reducing medication should exercise extra caution while taking aloe vera through the oral route because it might end up in a considerable decrease in blood sugar levels.

    It is recommended that aloe vera not be taken under the following circumstances; at the very least, extra caution should be taken:

  • During the course of pregnancy or while considering to become pregnant

  • During breast feeding

  • During menstruation

  • People suffering from appendicitis and inflamed intestinal disorder

  • Children may want to avoid taking aloe vera

  • People who suffer from abdominal pain

  • People who are on antiarrythimic medicine

  • People who are on corticosteroids, licorice, or diuretics

  • People who suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis

  • People who have undergone surgeries like laparotomy

  • People taking drugs with cardiac glycosides

  • Taking an overdose of aloe vera supplements could result in intestinal spasms, dehydration or stomach cramps. Therefore, one must follow the directions before taking aloe vera.

  • One can suffer from severe diarrhea or kidney conditions in case of taking an overdose of this herb. One can feel unbalanced heartbeats due to the decline of potassium in the blood cells.

    Therefore, while aloe vera, in general, is a greatly beneficial herb for many aspects of health for the majority of people, it has several possible side effects that cannot be completely ignored.

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