Adults (18 years and older)
Topical (on the skin):
General use: Pure Aloe vera gel is often used liberally on the skin. There are no reports that topical use of aloe causes absorption of chemicals into the body that lead to significant adverse effects. Skin products are available that contain aloe alone or aloe combined with other active ingredients.
Genital herpes: Hydrophilic cream of 0.5% (by weight) of a 50% ethanol extract, combined with liquid paraffin and castor oil, three times daily on lesions for five consecutive days per week, for up to two weeks has been studied .
Psoriasis vulgaris: Hydrophilic cream of 0.5% (by weight) of a 50% ethanol extract of aloe, combined with mineral and castor oils, three times daily for five consecutive days per week, for up to four weeks has been studied .
Oral (by mouth):
Constipation: The dose often recommended is the minimum amount to maintain a soft stool, typically 0.04-0.17 g of dried juice (corresponds to 10-30 mg hydroxyanthraquinones). As an alternative, in combination with celandin (300 mg) and psyllium (50 mg), 150 mg of the dried juice/day of aloe has been found effective as a laxative in research
Diabetes (type 2): Aloe juice (5-15mL) twice daily has been used but safety and efficacy of this dose has not been proven.
HIV infection: Acemannan (1000 mg-1600 mg) orally in four equal doses. Effectiveness and safety have not been proven by studies.
Children (younger than 18 years)
Topical (on the skin):
Topical use of aloe gel in children is common and appears to be well tolerated.
Dosage for Different Types of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera comes in a number of forms: natural gel, powdered form, prepared ointment, salve or lotion and fluid extract.
When intaking a powder of Aloe, 1-5 gram dosage is recommended.
In a fluid extract, anywhere from 5-30 drops is what is taken.
Aloe Vera Eye Wash - To create an eye wash from Aloe, use 1/2 tsp. of Aloe juice and dissolve it in 1 cup of water. A 1/2 teaspoon of Boric Acid may be added to preserve it.
Aloe Vera Poultice - A poultice of Aloe can be made by slicing a leaf lengthwise and pressing the gelled side toward the cut or burn, and then wrapping.
Dosage for Diseases
For constipation, a single 50-200 mg capsule of aloe latex can be taken each day for a maximum of ten days.
For minor burns, the stabilized aloe gel is applied topically to the affected area of skin three to five times per day. Treatment of more serious burns should only be done under the supervision of a renowned healthcare professional.
However, the most common way to utilize the healing powers of Aloe is to rub the gelled juice from inside the leaves onto the affected area.
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