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Abstract

a drought-resistant succulent, is renowned for its wide-ranging medicinal properties. It has significant health benefits, including anticancer, wound and burn healing, hypoglycemic, gastroprotective, antifungal, and antiinflammatory properties. These properties have led to its use in various commercial applications, particularly in skincare, cosmetics, and medicinal products. Additionally, is increasingly employed as an edible coating for fruits and vegetables, providing a natural alternative to postharvest chemical treatments. This review highlights 's diagnostic properties and diverse applications, focusing on its rich polysaccharides, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals composition. Advances in analytical chemistry are enhancing the chemical characterization of , promising more information and broader applications shortly. The study also explores the plant's processing into juice, concentrate, and powder forms, underscoring its extensive use in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and functional foods, particularly for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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A Comprehensive Review of Aloe vera: Composition, Properties, Processing, and Applications
Natural Products Journal, The 16, e22103155339416 (2026); https://doi.org/10.2174/0122103155339416241018063421
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Keyword(s): Aloe vera juice; cosmetic application; enzymes; functional foods; pharmaceuticals; polysaccharides

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