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Aloe ferox
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Large aloe of Southern Africa; Cape aloe juice is one of the strongest laxatives from aloes; leaves also used for skin conditions.
Large aloe of Southern Africa; Cape aloe juice is one of the strongest laxatives from aloes; leaves also used for skin conditions. Key active compounds include aloin, barbaloin, emodin.
aloin, along with barbaloin and emodin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Bitter Aloe. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, promotes tissue regeneration and modulates local inflammation.
Stimulant laxative (strong)
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Wound healing (gel)
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Constipation treatment across Southern Africa
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Wound healing with gel
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used by Khoikhoi and other Cape peoples
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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