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Source of validity: Traditional
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Aloe vera has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and folk medicine practices around the world. While it is most commonly known for its topical application in treating burns and skin conditions, aloe vera has also been used orally for its purported cleansing and detoxification properties, including support for liver health. Traditional uses include its consumption as a juice or extract to "cool" the liver, promote bile flow, and assist in what traditional practitioners refer to as detoxification processes of the body. In Ayurveda, for example, aloe vera (referred to as "Kumari") is described as a rasayana (rejuvenator) and is sometimes prescribed to support liver function and alleviate symptoms associated with liver dysfunction.

However, the scientific validation for aloe vera's effectiveness in liver detoxification is limited and mostly preclinical. Some animal studies suggest that aloe vera extracts may have hepatoprotective effects, possibly due to their antioxidant properties and ability to reduce liver enzyme levels in models of chemically induced liver damage. Human clinical trials are scarce, and results are not robust enough to recommend aloe vera as a primary agent for liver detoxification based on evidence-based medicine. Thus, while aloe vera's use for liver detoxification is rooted in tradition, strong scientific evidence to support this use is currently lacking.

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