Southernwood vs Aloe Vera

European ornamental Artemisia with camphor-rich oil used traditionally for hair growth and digestive conditions.

Aloe vera is a succulent plant that has been used medicinally for over 6,000 years, dating back to ancient Egypt. The clear gel from its leaves is renowned for wound healing and skin care, while the latex contains potent laxative compounds. It is one of the most widely used plants in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

camphor, thujone, absinthol, davanone, flavonoids

Acemannan, Aloin, Barbaloin, Anthraquinones, Salicylic acid

European hair tonic, Mediterranean moth repellent, folk digestive herb

Burn treatment, Wound healing, Laxative, Skin moisturizer, Digestive aid

hair growth stimulant, digestive, antimicrobial, moth repellent

Burn and wound care, Psoriasis, Constipation (latex), Oral health, Type 2 diabetes support

2-4g dried herb as tea or topical infusion for hair

Topical gel as needed; internal use 100-200mg aloe latex for constipation; 50ml juice daily

pregnancy, epilepsy

Intestinal obstruction, Inflammatory bowel disease, Kidney disease, Heart conditions (internal latex use)

thujone mild toxicity, skin sensitization

Diarrhea (internal use), Abdominal cramps, Electrolyte imbalance (chronic laxative use), Skin irritation in sensitive individuals, Allergic contact dermatitis