The Library Brands All Products for Encyclopedia Health Concerns Vitamins, Minerals, etc. The fresh leaf gel and latex is used for many purposes.
Aloe latex is the sticky residue left over after the liquid from cut aloe leaves has evaporated.
In India, it was also used to treat intestinal infections and for suppressed menses. The root was used for colic. Various constituents have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects as well as to stimulate wound healing. 1 Preliminary evidence also suggests an antibacterial effect. For constipation, a single 50-200 mg capsule of aloe latex can be taken each day for a maximum of ten days.