A Randomised, Cross-Over, Placebo-Controlled Study of Aloe vera in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Effects on Patient Quality of Life

Hutchings, H. A.; Wareham, K.; Baxter, J. N.; Atherton, P.; Kingham, J. G. C.; Duane, P.; Thomas, L.; Thomas, M.; Ch'ng, C. L.; Williams, J. G.

doi:10.5402/2011/206103

A Randomised, Cross-Over, Placebo-Controlled Study of Aloe vera in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Effects on Patient Quality of Life

Background . Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic, difficult to treat condition. The efficacy of Aloe vera in treating IBS symptoms is not yet proven. The purpose of this study was to determine if Aloe vera is effective in improving quality of life. Methods . A multicentre, randomised, dou…