Aloe
Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis, Aloe ferox
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Dried juice of leaves
Geographical Source
South Africa, West Indies, India
Macroscopic Features
Dark brown to blackish masses, opaque, uneven fracture, bitter taste.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Anthraquinone glycosides (Aloin, Barbaloin), Aloe-emodin
Pharmacological Actions
Strong laxative/cathartic, anti-inflammatory (topical)
Traditional Uses
Purgative, cosmetic preparations, wound healing
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Intestinal obstruction, pregnancy, menstruation
