Question 1

my gerd has been playing up lately, and i'm thinking of trying aloe vera tablets. would this be safe with the medication i'm on?

Accepted Answer

Think again...: Aloe is used in folk medicine for worm infestation, stomach disorders, colic, constipation, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, menstrual complaints, skin disorders. However, aloe is contraindicated in cases of intestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis, & unexplained abdominal pain. If you have gerd use appropriate rx & diet, but if you question your "diagnosis" see your doctor.

Question 2

can aloe vera clean your body for a drug test?

Accepted Answer

No...But: Not taking the contraband in the first place could definitely avoid a positive test.  And this is one of the very few times in medicine that I will 100% guarantee my answer (well there are those FALSE positive tests I guess!).

Question 3

peppermint oil for ibs- constipation? contraindicated with one of the following drugs ? xanax, seroquel, escitalopram, lamotrigine? same question aloe vera juice...

Accepted Answer

No problems: with either of these two things that I know of.  They may not help, but they probably can't hurt.

Question 4

is it bad to leave aloe vera on for the night?

Accepted Answer

Aloe vera: Sometimes too much of a good thing can be too much of a good thing. Aloe may cause skin irritation.

Question 5

is it okay to leave aloe vera overnight on your face?

Accepted Answer

Might irritate.: Sometimes too much of a good thing can be too much of a good thing.  Although aloe is used to treat some skin conditions it has the potential to cause skin irritation.

Question 6

what are the benefits of using aloe vera on your face?

Accepted Answer

Aloe vera: Aloe vera can be used as a burn treatment. It contains anti-inflammatory acids. Aloe vera soothes inflammed, burned skin and irritated skin and reduces the chance of skin infections.

Question 7

can aloe vera be applied directly on the penis?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Although  side effects are not common with aloe ; it is used to treat some skin conditions, it has the potential to cause skin irritation.

Question 8

can vaseline aloe vera gel be used on face?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: Any heavy oil based product could block your pores and cause acne.

Question 9

could aloe vera be good to rub on a dry scalp?

Accepted Answer

Aloe Vera: For dry, itchy scalp-Aloe Vera -  shampoo &amp; rinse scalp/ hair. Break off aloe vera leaves  &amp; apply about 1 TBSP o f the gel onto scalp. Rinse after 5 minutes.  Sesame Oil -  Apply warmed sesame oil to scalp &amp; massage for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse.

Question 10

can i leave aloe vera gel on my face over night?

Accepted Answer

Might be irritating.: Sometimes too much of a good thing can be too much of a good thing. Although  side effects are not common with aloe ; it is used to treat some skin conditions, it has the potential to cause skin irritation.

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