Plant Comparison

Aloe Vera vs Feverfew

A side-by-side comparison of two medicinal plants — every documented constituent, action, use, safety note and cited source, assembled automatically from the Omnia Sana database.

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Plant AAloe VeraAloe veraAsphodelaceaeFull monograph →
Plant BFeverfewTanacetum partheniumAsteraceaeFull monograph →

At a glance

Aloe Vera and Feverfew: they share 5 indicated uses (arthritis / joint pain, headache, inflammation (general), …); 1 pharmacological action in common.

Aloe VeraFeverfew
Constituents32
Pharmacological actions61
Indicated uses117
Safety notes22
Cited sources3216
Indicated uses
Only Aloe Vera
Back painBruisingCancer (anticancer research)EczemaInfection (general)Wounds
Shared (5)
Arthritis / joint painHeadacheInflammation (general)Pain (general)Skin irritation
Only Feverfew
FeverMigraine
Pharmacological actions
Only Aloe Vera
Analgesic (pain relief)Anticancer (preclinical)AntimicrobialEmollient / skin-soothingVulnerary (wound healing)
Shared (1)
Anti-inflammatory
Only Feverfew
none

Evidence face-off — shared uses

ConditionAloe VeraFeverfewVerdict
Arthritis / joint pain1/108/10Stronger for Feverfew
Headache1/109/10Stronger for Feverfew
Inflammation (general)1/108/10Stronger for Feverfew
Pain (general)1/107/10Stronger for Feverfew
Skin irritation1/108/10Stronger for Feverfew

Evidence scores (1–10) are computed from the tier of each cited source. “Comparable” means the two scores are within one point. Follow a score to its detailed sources.

Key Constituents

Polysaccharides (acemannan)[1, 13]

Acemannan and other glucomannans are the principal gel polysaccharides, underlying the emollient and wound-healing effects.

PolysaccharidesMucilage
Anthraquinones (aloin, aloe-emodin)[1]

Found mainly in the leaf latex (not the inner gel); responsible for the traditional laxative effect and requiring caution with prolonged use.

Anthraquinones
Enzymes, vitamins and minerals[1]

Minor bioactive enzymes, vitamins (including C and E) and minerals contribute to the antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties of the gel.

Sesquiterpene lactones (parthenolide)[8, 9, 11, 12, 13]

Parthenolide is the principal active compound, to which extracts are often standardised; it is biosynthesised and stored in the glandular trichomes of the aerial parts.

Sesquiterpene lactonesSesquiterpenesParthenolide
Flavonoids and essential oil[11]

Supporting antioxidant and aromatic constituents.

Essential (volatile) oilFlavonoids

Pharmacological Actions

Analgesic (pain relief)[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]
Anti-inflammatory[1, 2, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]
Anticancer (preclinical)[21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26]

Aloe vera and its anthraquinone aloe-emodin show dose-dependent antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic activity against multiple cancer types in vitro and in vivo (preclinical).

Antimicrobial[1, 3, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]
Emollient / skin-soothing[4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]
Vulnerary (wound healing)[4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]
Anti-inflammatory[3, 7, 11, 12]

Anti-inflammatory - parthenolide inhibits NF-kB and nitroglycerin-induced neuronal (Fos) activation, the proposed basis of its antimigraine action

Traditional & Indicated Uses

Arthritis / joint pain[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1
Label: Arthritis / joint pain
Back pain[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from analgesic action

Evidence: 1
Label: Back pain
Bruising[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from vulnerary action

Evidence: 1
Label: Bruising
Cancer (anticancer research)[21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26]Traditional · 2/10

Aloe-emodin, an Aloe vera anthraquinone, induces apoptosis and inhibits growth of gastric, oral squamous, hepatocellular, lung (incl. xenograft) and glioblastoma cancer cells, modulating caspases, Bcl-2/Bax, PI3K/Akt and MEK/ERK signalling (preclinical).

Evidence: 2
Label: Cancer (anticancer research)
Eczema[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from emollient action

Evidence: 1
Label: Eczema
Headache[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from analgesic action

Evidence: 1
Label: Headache
Infection (general)[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from antimicrobial action

Evidence: 1
Label: Infection (general)
Inflammation (general)[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1
Label: Inflammation (general)
Pain (general)[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]Traditional · 1/10
Evidence: 1
Label: Pain (general)
Skin irritation[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1
Label: Skin irritation
Wounds[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from antimicrobial action

Evidence: 1
Label: Wounds
Arthritis / joint pain[3, 11]Good · 8/10

Traditional use for fever and for joint pain / arthritis

Evidence: 8
Label: Arthritis / joint pain
Fever[3, 11]Good · 8/10

Traditional use for fever and for joint pain / arthritis

Evidence: 8
Label: Fever
Headache[1, 6, 11]Strong · 9/10

Headache prevention and relief

Evidence: 9
Label: Headache
Inflammation (general)[7, 11, 12]Good · 8/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 8
Label: Inflammation (general)
Migraine[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12]Strong · 10/10

Migraine prophylaxis - reduces attack frequency (evidence favourable for some standardised preparations, though mixed); parthenolide is identified as the component responsible for the antimigraine effect in animal models

Evidence: 10
Label: Migraine
Pain (general)[11]Good · 7/10

Traditional use for fever and for joint pain / arthritis

Evidence: 7
Label: Pain (general)
Skin irritation[11, 12]Good · 8/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 8
Label: Skin irritation

Safety, Cautions & Contraindications

Safety note[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]Caution

Topical use of aloe gel is generally safe for most people. Oral use of aloe latex as a laxative is potentially unsafe with prolonged use due to risk of dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and potential kidney damage. Aloe latex contains anthraquinone glycosides which may cause abdominal cramping and diarrhea. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. May interact with diabetes medications, diuretics, and laxatives. Oral aloe gel at typical doses appears safe short-term but long-term safety is unclear. Allergic reactions possible in sensitive individuals.

Safety note[13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 27]Caution

Duke (2002) reports clinical evidence (score 2/3) supporting aloe gel's use in psoriasis, constipation (in adults), and as a vulnerary. Gel preparations have been clinically validated for peptic ulcers (excluding stress-induced), radiation burns, and skin ulcers. Dose: 1 tablespoon gel three times daily or 50–200 mg dried juice equivalent per day as a laxative. An important safety distinction is made: the gel (inner leaf mucilage) is AHPA Class 1 (safe), while the inner leaf juice or dried latex is Class 2b due to anthraquinone content and is contraindicated in intestinal inflammation, colitis, Crohn's disease, appendicitis, and during menstruation (Duke, 2002).

Safety note[11]Info

As a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), it can cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed and related plants. Chewing fresh leaves commonly causes mouth ulcers and oral soreness.

Safety note[11]Caution

Stopping feverfew abruptly after prolonged use can cause a 'post-feverfew' rebound of headache, anxiety and muscle/joint stiffness. Avoid in pregnancy (uterine-stimulant) and breastfeeding, and use caution with anticoagulant/antiplatelet medicines.

External Ids

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Botanical Description

Succulent, rosette-forming perennial with thick, fleshy, lance-shaped leaves edged with soft, pale teeth, each leaf filled with a clear, slippery, mucilaginous gel beneath a tougher green rind. In favourable conditions it produces a tall flowering spike bearing tubular yellow (sometimes orange) flowers.[1]

Height: Leaves 40-80 cm; flower spike to about 1 m
Habit: Succulent, rosette-forming perennial
Leaves: Thick, fleshy, lance-shaped, edged with soft pale teeth, filled with clear mucilaginous gel
Flowers: Tubular yellow (occasionally orange) flowers on a tall, unbranched or sparsely branched spike
Stem: Very short, often inconspicuous, below the leaf rosette
Root: Shallow, fibrous roots
Fruit: Capsule (rarely produced in cultivation)
Flowering Period: Varies with climate; typically under warm, dry conditions

Aromatic perennial herb (Asteraceae), 20-60 cm tall, with much-branched, downy stems. Leaves are yellow-green, bipinnately divided and strongly scented. Small, daisy-like flower heads have white ray florets and a flat yellow disc, borne in loose clusters.[13]

Height: 20-60 cm
Habit: Erect, much-branched, aromatic perennial herb
Leaves: Yellow-green, bipinnately divided, strongly scented
Flowers: Small, daisy-like, white ray florets around a flat yellow disc
Stem: Much-branched, downy
Root: Fibrous perennial rootstock
Fruit: Small ribbed achenes (typical Asteraceae)
Flowering Period: June-September

Habitat

Believed native to the Arabian Peninsula, and now cultivated and naturalised throughout arid and semi-arid tropical and subtropical regions worldwide as a garden, medicinal and commercial crop.[1]

Native to the Balkans and Caucasus region, now naturalised across Europe, North America and elsewhere; grows on disturbed ground, walls, roadsides and waste places, and is widely cultivated.[11]

Harvesting

Outer, mature leaves are cut close to the base as needed; the clear inner gel (mucilage) is separated from the outer rind and from the bitter yellow latex (aloin-containing exudate) just under the rind, since the gel and the latex have different uses and safety profiles.[1]

Parts: Leaf
Season: Year-round where climate permits, from mature outer leaves

Leaves (aerial parts) are gathered during the growing season, ideally at flowering, and dried or used fresh.[13]

Parts: Leaf (aerial parts)
Season: Growing season, ideally at flowering

Traditional Uses

Aloe vera has an ancient reputation, recorded from ancient Egypt onward, as a topical remedy for burns, wounds and skin inflammation (the 'burn plant' / 'first aid plant'), and the bitter leaf latex has been used traditionally as a stimulant laxative. It remains one of the most widely used topical botanicals for skin care and minor wound healing.[1]

Feverfew has a long European folk tradition, its name derived from 'febrifuge' (fever-reducer), as a remedy for fevers, headaches and joint pain. Modern use and clinical research focus on migraine prevention, with parthenolide identified as the key active compound responsible for inhibiting the inflammatory pathways implicated in migraine.[11]

Preparations

Fresh gel[1]

Clear inner leaf gel applied fresh, or as a stabilised commercial gel, directly to the skin for burns, minor wounds and skin irritation.

Oral juice/gel[1]

Inner leaf gel (latex-free) taken orally, used traditionally for digestive support.

Standardised leaf extract (capsule)[11]

Freeze-dried or standardised-parthenolide extract, the form used in most clinical trials.

Dosage

Topical gel[12]

The WHO monograph on Aloe Vera Gel specifies fresh gel, or preparations containing 10-70% fresh gel, applied to the affected skin area. Educational reference only, not a prescription.

Standardised extract[11, 12]

Clinical trials for migraine prevention have most often used standardised extracts providing around 0.2-0.6% parthenolide, taken daily; do not stop abruptly after prolonged use given a documented 'post-feverfew' rebound syndrome. Educational reference only, not a prescription; avoid in pregnancy and with anticoagulants.

References

REF-2234, REF-2235, REF-2236, REF-2237, REF-2238, REF-2239, REF-2240, REF-2241, REF-2242, REF-2243, REF-2244
REF-1572, REF-1573, REF-1574, REF-1575, REF-1576, REF-1577, REF-1578, REF-1579, REF-1580, REF-1581

Drug Class Interactions

Safety note[28, 29]Caution
Drug Class: antidiabetics
Mechanism: Aloe vera (taken internally) can lower blood sugar - a meta-analysis found improved fasting glucose in prediabetes and improved HbA1c in type 2 diabetes - so combining it with diabetes medicines may increase the risk of hypoglycaemia; monitor blood glucose.
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Reviewed Date: 2026-07-03
Safety note[14]Caution
Drug Class: anticoagulants-antiplatelets
Mechanism: Feverfew and its component parthenolide inhibit platelet aggregation and serotonin release, so combining it with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase bleeding risk.
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Reviewed Date: 2026-07-03

Lookalikes Review

Outcome: has-lookalikes
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Outcome: none-known
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Dangerous Lookalikes

Safety note[30, 31, 32]Irritant
Dangerous Plant: agave-americana
Confused Part: Fleshy leaves harvested for their soothing gel; agave forms a very similar large rosette of thick, pointed succulent leaves.
Confusion Context: Aloe vera is grown and harvested for the clear soothing gel inside its fleshy leaves. Agave (Agave americana and relatives) forms a very similar rosette of thick, pointed succulent leaves and, as Gardening Know How notes, the two are easily confused if you have not grown both. But agave is not soothing: its sap contains calcium oxalate raphides, steroidal saponins and acrid oils, and peer-reviewed dermatology reports document painful irritant contact dermatitis (even purpura) from agave sap. Applying or ingesting agave sap in mistake for aloe gel can burn the skin, mouth and gut. Because both are common houseplants and garden succulents, this is a realistic mix-up.
Distinguishing Features: Inside the leaf (decisive): snap or cut a leaf. Aloe leaves are soft and filled with clear, slippery gel. Agave leaves are tough and fibrous/stringy with no gel - you cannot easily snap them by hand., Leaf tip and edge: agave leaves end in one hard, sharp terminal spine and often have stiff sharp teeth; aloe has softer, more pliable leaves with soft whitish teeth and no rigid terminal spike., Whole plant over time: aloe flowers repeatedly on a branched stalk and lives on; agave typically flowers only once, on a huge tall stalk, then dies.
Key Test: Cut a leaf. Clear, slippery gel inside a soft leaf = aloe (safe gel). A tough, fibrous leaf with no gel, ending in a hard sharp spine = agave - its sap is an irritant that can burn skin, mouth and gut, so do not use it. When in doubt, do not apply or consume it unless you are certain it is aloe.
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Reviewed Date: 2026-07-07

Not documented

Pairings

Not documented

Feverfew and ginger both reduce blood clotting/platelet stickiness, so taking them together may add up and raise the risk of bruising or bleeding — use caution, especially before surgery or alongside blood-thinning drugs.[14, 15, 16]

Partner Id: zingiber-officinale
Type: caution
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Reviewed Date: 2026-07-03

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