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Volume 02, Issue 03

Published on: March 2026 2026

MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY OF ALOE VERA: BIOACTIVE CONSTITUENTS AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS – A REVIEW

FAKEHA MOHAMMED REHAN SHAIKH ASHISH SAMBHAJI UZGARE

Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science Wilson College (Autonomous) Mumbai-400007 Maharashtra India
DOI:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.223

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Aloe vera stands as a cornerstone of phytotherapy, esteemed across cultures for its versatile healing properties. This comprehensive review examines the extensive medicinal potential of Aloe vera, detailing its therapeutic applications and the pharmacological mechanisms of its bioactive constituents. The plant's efficacy is derived from a complex phytochemical profile, encompassing anthraquinones, polysaccharides, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals found in its leaf gel and latex. We systematically evaluate its core pharmacological activities: significant antioxidant capacity linked to high phenolic and flavonoid content; anticancer potential via induction of apoptosis and selective cytotoxicity against cell lines such as MCF-7 and HepG2; potent anti-inflammatory effects mediated through the inhibition of cyclooxygenase pathways and inflammatory mediators; and broad-spectrum antimicrobial action against bacterial and fungal pathogens. Evidence also supports its roles in wound healing, antidiabetic activity, and immunomodulation. The findings affirm Aloe vera's value as a multifunctional natural therapeutic agent with applications in nutraceuticals, dermatology, and complementary medicine. However, translating this potential into standardized clinical practice requires further rigorous human trials, precise characterization of active compounds, and the development of optimized delivery systems. This review underscores Aloe vera's enduring significance and charts a course for its future integration into evidence-based therapeutic strategies.

Keywords: Aloe Vera, Herbs, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Medicinal plants

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SHAIKH, F. M. R. & UZGARE, A. S. (2026). Medicinal Chemistry of Aloe Vera: Bioactive Constituents and Therapeutic Applications – A Review. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(03). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.223

SHAIKH, FAKEHA, and ASHISH UZGARE. "Medicinal Chemistry of Aloe Vera: Bioactive Constituents and Therapeutic Applications – A Review." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 03, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.223.

SHAIKH, FAKEHA, and ASHISH UZGARE. "Medicinal Chemistry of Aloe Vera: Bioactive Constituents and Therapeutic Applications – A Review." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 03 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.223.

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