Potential applications of Aloe vera L. in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, health, and food industries - nanoparticle biosynthesis: a comprehensive review

Subject Areas : Medicinal Plants

Mohammad Heydari ¹ , Tayebeh Tabatabaie ² , Fazel Amiri ³ , Seyed Enayat Hashemi ⁴

1 - Department of Environment, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
2 - Department of Environment, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
3 - Department of Environment, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
4 - Invited Professor, Department of Environment, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran

Received: 2023-04-04 Accepted : 2023-05-14 Published : 2023-06-22

Keywords: nanoparticles, biosynthesis, gel, Acibar, Aloe vera L,

Abstract :

Aloe vera L. is one of the oldest and most traditional medicinal plants in history, which is more than a thousand years old. Today, its biological activity is not limited to therapeutic purposes. The expansion of the Aloe vera L. industry became evident during the 90s when the development of this product began due to the global demand from consumers for a healthier lifestyle. Considering this plant's relationship with agriculture, industry, and the economy, the present work examined   chemical, biological, and nutritional properties of Aloe vera and its processing methods, innovations, and biosynthesis of nanoparticles, and industrial applications. Applications of this plant are detailed in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries, and the global vision of the million-dollar market around this product is discussed. Also, the biosynthesis method of nanoparticles using Aloe vera L. as a reducing agent is presented. Aloe vera L. has been used to produce nanomaterial through biosynthesis. This plant has many unique properties and is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, sunburn relief, immune system strengthening, anti-aging, and anti-cancer properties. The study concludes that biosynthesized nanoparticles with Aloe vera L. are environmentally friendly, simple, economical, and safe.

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