Mark Fallah

The study examines the antimicrobial potential of ethanolic extracts from Aloe vera gel, epidermis, and whole leaf, using Thin Layer Chromatography. Aloe vera, a plant with medicinal and cosmetic properties, is gaining popularity due to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound healing properties. Its natural health benefits are particularly important in the context of antibiotic infections. The study extracted Aloe vera gel, epidermis, and leaf from 90% ethanol and air-dried for analysis. The extracts were screened for alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and terpenoids, and tested for antimicrobial activity. The gel extract showed no significant inhibition zones against all organisms, while the epidermis extract was most effective against Escherichia coli. This supports the therapeutic potential of Aloe vera epidermis as a natural antimicrobial agent. Further research is needed to determine Aloe vera's antimicrobial properties as a single active component, isolate and purify it, evaluate its activity in live creatures, and compare dried extracts.

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