Supplement · Gut & digestive health
Aloe vera (inner leaf)
Inner-leaf gel taken for gut and skin comfort; the latex form is a harsh laxative to avoid.
- Evidence
- Silver· human data
- Sources cited
- 1
- Last reviewed
- 22 July 2026
Aloe vera inner-leaf gel is taken for digestive comfort (including reflux and IBS) and applied for skin; there is some preliminary human evidence for modest symptom relief in these areas.
A crucial distinction: the yellow latex just under the skin of the leaf is a potent stimulant laxative that can cause cramping and electrolyte loss and has safety concerns with prolonged use. Choose purified, decolourised inner-leaf products and avoid whole-leaf/latex preparations.