Aloe Vera Vietnamese Cooling Gel
oil-blend
Ingredients
Conditions addressed
How to use
Apply a small amount to the affected area 1–2× daily. Patch-test on a small area of skin first.
- A traditional oil-blend made from Aloe vera gel, Rose water, Peppermint oil, Vitamin E.
- Prepare in small batches and store in a cool, dark place.
Interactions & contraindications
Aloe vera gel
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Diuretics, digoxin
Oral aloe (especially the latex) has a laxative/diuretic effect that can worsen potassium loss.
Diabetes medications
May enhance blood-sugar-lowering effects.
Rose water
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
- CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Rose water in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Peppermint oil
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
GERD/reflux medications
Relaxes the lower oesophageal sphincter and can worsen acid reflux.
Cyclosporine and other CYP3A4-metabolized drugs
May alter blood levels of some medications.
Vitamin E
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Vitamin E in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.