Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol 81, Issue 1 1-9, Copyright © 1991 by American Podiatric Medical Association

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Aloe vera as a biologically active vehicle for hydrocortisone acetate

RH Davis, WL Parker and DP Murdoch
Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia 19107.

Aloe vera, as a biological vehicle for hydrocortisone 21-acetate, was tested topically and systemically against acute inflammation. Systemically, the combination of A. vera and hydrocortisone produced a maximum 88.1% inhibition of edema. Polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltration was reduced 91.1%. The topical inhibition of edema peaked at 97%. The possibility that A. vera has significant potential as a biologically active vehicle for steroids is discussed.

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