International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences (ISSN 2226-9614)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
VOLUME 27(21) (2025)
Efficacy of Aloe Vera in the Treatment of Skin Burns: A review of its Therapeutic properties and Clinical Applications
Bouchachia Souad
Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Biology, University of Ain Temouchent Belhadj Bouchaib, Algeria.
Abstract
Burn injuries represent a considerable medical issue, categorized by depth into first-, second-, third-, and fourth-degree burns, each necessitating different levels of treatment. Burn injuries are one of the most prevalent types of trauma, resulting in financial, psychological, and physical hardships. Effective care is necessary to avoid complications and speed up healing. Aloe vera, a succulent plant with a long history in traditional medicine. Aloe vera has gained significant attention for its therapeutic properties in managing skin burns. A wide range of bioactive substances, such as vitamins, enzymes, polysaccharides, and amino acids, are present in aloe Vera and help to promote wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. These compounds stimulate fibroblast proliferation, enhance epithelialization, and facilitate granulation tissue formation. This review examines its efficacy by exploring its biochemical composition, mechanisms of action, and clinical applications. Clinical studies also demonstrate how well it works to encourage tissue repair and improve patient comfort. Aloe vera’s cost-effectiveness and natural origin make it a potential essential component of contemporary burn management plans. Aloe vera is an effective natural remedy for burn treatment, as it promotes healing, alleviates pain, and inhibits infections. However, additional rigorously designed clinical trials are necessary to standardize its application and validate its efficacy across various burn severities.
Keywords: Burn injuries, Aloe vera, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial effects, Bioactive substances.
Full length article *Corresponding Author, e-mail: souad.bouchachia@univ-temouchent.edu.dz, Doi # https://doi.org/10.62877/10-IJCBS-25-27-21-10