stdClass Object ( [id] => 17499 [paper_index] => 202509-02-023903 [title] => ALOE VERA GEL FORMULATIONS: CURRENT PERSPECTIVES ON PREPARATION AND EVALUATION [description] => [author] => Kamal Karunanithi, MadhanKumar Murugan, Poongavanam Ramesh, Senthilkumar krishnan, Gnanasekar N , Kannabirran Vaikundam [googlescholar] => [doi] => [year] => 2025 [month] => September [volume] => 10 [issue] => 9 [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/September/202509-02-023903.pdf [abstract] => Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller), often celebrated as the “miracle plant,” has held enduring significance in traditional and modern medicine. Its mucilaginous gel, abundant in polysaccharides, glycoproteins, vitamins, and minerals, exhibits diverse pharmacological activities including wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects. Historically, Aloe vera was revered in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, India, and China, where it was used for skin care, digestive health, and immunity enhancement. The medieval and colonial eras facilitated its global dissemination, while the 20th century marked its scientific rediscovery through isolation of active constituents like acemannan and aloins. Today, Aloe vera is extensively integrated into pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals. Pharmaceutical formulations exploit its wound-healing and gastroprotective properties in gels, ointments, capsules, and syrups, whereas the cosmetic industry capitalizes on its hydrating, soothing, and anti-aging benefits in skincare and haircare products. Nutraceutical applications further highlight its role in gut health, immunity, and metabolic regulation. Despite its merits, challenges such as variability in bioactive content, potential allergic reactions, and regulatory inconsistencies limit its widespread standardization. Advances in drug delivery, including Aloe-based hydrogels, nanoparticles, and biopolymer composites, demonstrate its potential as both an active therapeutic and a natural carrier system. Overall, Aloe vera’s timeless cultural legacy, evidence-based efficacy, and eco-friendly cultivation underscore its continued relevance in global healthcare and industry. Future prospects lie in nanotechnology, personalized medicine, and sustainable product development. [keywords] => Aloe Vera, Pharmacological Properties, Cosmeceuticals, Drug Delivery. [doj] => 2025-09-05 [hit] => [status] => [award_status] => P [orderr] => 1 [journal_id] => 2 [googlesearch_link] => [edit_on] => [is_status] => 1 [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD) [short_code] => IJSR [eissn] => 2455-7838 (Online) [pissn] => - - [home_page_wrapper] => images/products_image/2-n.png ) Error fetching PDF file.