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Source of validity: Traditional
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Aloe, particularly Aloe vera, has been used in various traditional medicine systems for a wide range of ailments, including skin wounds, burns, and digestive issues. Its use for colds and as an antiviral agent is primarily rooted in traditional practices rather than robust scientific evidence. Some cultures have used Aloe preparations as a soothing remedy for sore throats or respiratory discomfort associated with colds. However, there is little to no substantial clinical research demonstrating that Aloe vera or its extracts have direct antiviral activity against common cold viruses, such as rhinoviruses or coronaviruses, in humans. Some in vitro studies suggest that compounds in Aloe, like acemannan, may have immunomodulatory or mild antiviral properties, but these findings have not been validated in well-controlled human trials for the treatment or prevention of colds. Therefore, while Aloe's use for colds persists in some traditional practices, scientific support for its efficacy as an antiviral agent for this purpose is minimal.

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