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Candelabra Aloe (Aloe arborescens) in the therapy and prophylaxis of upper respiratory tract infections: traditional use and recent research results

verfasst von: Dr. Petra Bastian, Prof. Andrzej M. Fal, Dr. Jerzy Jambor, Dr. Anna Michalak, Britta Noster, Dr. Hartwig Sievers, Anke Steuber, Natalia Walas-Marcinek

Erschienen in: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift | Ausgabe 3-4/2013

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Summary

Aloe arborescens (Candelabra Aloe) has been used in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections in Central and Eastern European countries for many decades. Originally introduced to support the healing and recovery in cornea transplant patients, aqueous A. arborescens extracts soon became popular in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections with a focus on toddlers and children. Recent preclinical and clinical data show that immunomodulatory, antiinflammatory, and antiviral effects contribute to its therapeutic efficacy. Based on its well documented, longstanding traditional use and its excellent safety and tolerability, A. arborescens may be considered a valuable addition to the spectrum of herbal medicinal products for the treatment and prophylaxis of upper respiratory tract infections, in particular common cold, in adults and children.
Fußnoten
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At this stage, Bioaron C® did not contain Vitamin C, while in all other studies, it also contained Vitamin C.
 
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Metadaten
Titel
Candelabra Aloe (Aloe arborescens) in the therapy and prophylaxis of upper respiratory tract infections: traditional use and recent research results
verfasst von
Dr. Petra Bastian
Prof. Andrzej M. Fal
Dr. Jerzy Jambor
Dr. Anna Michalak
Britta Noster
Dr. Hartwig Sievers
Anke Steuber
Natalia Walas-Marcinek
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2013
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift / Ausgabe 3-4/2013
Print ISSN: 0043-5341
Elektronische ISSN: 1563-258X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10354-012-0171-3

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