Phytochemistry, Health Benefits and Toxicological Profile of Aloe Vera Linn. (Liliaceae)

Aloe vera Linn (LILIACEAE) is a succulent, perennial, armed herb, with pulpy leaves. Two major products derived from the leaves are yellow, bitter juice aloin and the gel rich in polysaccharides. It also includes vitamins, enzymes, anthrones, chromones and many other primary and secondary metabolites. All these are used as active ingredients in laxative and anti-obesity medicines as wound healer in various cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. The present study deals about the phytochemistry, multi-dimensional health benefits and toxicological profile of Aloe vera.