Aloe vera is used for skin care, cosmetics, and traditional medicine. Aloe gel is applied topically for psoriasis, acne, insect bites and stings, minor wounds and burns (including sunburn), and other ailments. It is also ingested as a purported dietary supplement for weight loss, to control blood sugar and high cholesterol, and to treat irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, and other diseases and ailments. The bitter latex is sometimes used as a laxative.
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