Acemannan, a polysaccharide extracted from Aloe vera, is effective in the treatment of oral aphthous ulceration. – Cost Effective Supplements

Acemannan, a polysaccharide extracted from Aloe vera, is effective in the treatment of oral aphthous ulceration.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23240939

Conclusion of this study

Acemannan can be used for the treatment of oral aphthous ulceration in patients who wish to avoid the use of steroid medication, although the effectiveness was not comparable to that of 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide.

Supplements analyzed in this study

Aloe vera

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Canker Sores

Slightly Positive

Aloe vera

Functions related to this study

Digestion

Slightly Positive

Aloe vera

Body systems related to this study

Digestive System

Aloe vera