Aloe vera, due to its cathartic activity, may potentiate anticoagulant theraphy by reducing absorption of vitamin K from the gut. Aloes may also inhibit absorption of dextrose from the intestines.
As aloe vera is a cathartic herb, it may increase the transit time of digitalist glycosides,thereby inhibiting absorbtion and cardiac action
In addition to the specific interactions listed, the cathartic action of aloe vera tends to thasten the passage of all oral medications through the guts, thus inhibiting their action. |
