What is it used for?
Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants [Source note 2].
Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals [Source note 3].
Used in Herbal Medicine as a demulcent to help soothe irritation/inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract [Source note 4].
What this guide covers
Text in parentheses is additional (optional) information which can be included on the label at the applicant's discretion.
The solidus (/) indicates that the terms and/or the statements are synonymous. Either term or statement may be selected by the applicant on the label.
Who does this guide cover?
Adults 18 years and older
How is it taken?
Oral
Which forms are covered?
this reference excludes foods or food-like dosage forms as indicated in the Compendium of references Guidance Document.
Quantities
Antioxidant
Methods of preparation: Freeze-dried; Fresh; Juice; Juice powdered; Juice powdered, freeze-dried; Powdered; Extract liquid; Extract dry.
Not to exceed 200 milliliters or 200 grams of fresh leaf gel, per day [Source note 5].
Demulcent
Methods of preparation: Freeze-dried; Fresh; Juice; Juice powdered; Juice powdered, freeze-dried; Powdered.
7.5 - 200 milliliters or 7.5 - 200 grams fresh leaf gel, per day [Source note 6].
How is it used?
Powder dosage forms
Mix with liquid before use.
How long is it used?
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
Warnings and precautions
All products
Ask a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding [Source note 7].
Products providing 2.4 g or more fresh leaf gel, per day
Ask a healthcare professional before use if you have diabetes [Source note 8].
Demulcent
Ask a healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen.
When should it be avoided?
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
Possible side effects
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
Storage
Must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the applicable product regulations.
Preparation details
Ingredient identity, preparation requirements, and other details that define the scope of this guide.
Ingredients and preparations
| Proper name(s) | Common name(s) | Source information / Source material(s) | Source information / Part(s) | Source information / Preparation(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe vera |
| Aloe vera | Leaf gel | Fresh |
References: Proper name: USDA 2023; Common names: USDA 2023; Gardner and McGuffin 2013; Source information: Tilgner 1999; WHO 1999.
Other ingredients
Must be chosen from the current source ingredient database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.
Preparation and quality requirements
The finished product specifications must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the source authority source’s product quality guidance.
The active ingredient must comply with the requirements outlined in the source ingredient database.
The amount of hydroxyanthracene derivatives (barbaloin/aloin) in the finished product of the Aloe vera leaf gel must be less than 10 ppm and the daily amount of aloin should not excced 1 mg/day.
Guide change history
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Initial release
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Sources
Source information
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- March 28, 2025
- Source captured
- Aug 15, 2026
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