Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Aloe (African) Aloe socotrina.	Choleretic, emollient, hepatic, laxative, vulnerary.	Single product	July 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Aloe. Parts Used: Leaves. Historical Uses: Employed for centuries, Aloe is one of the most popular plants used in folk medicine for various ailments. The Egyptian Book of remedies (ca.1500 B.C.) notes the use of Aloe in preparations that were chiefly used in curing infections, treating the skin and preparing laxatives.1 It has also been used by many nations to treat stomach and liver ailments, nervous tension, wounds and in convalescence.2 Contraindications: Avoid using Aloe during pregnancy and menstruation, and in cases of hemorrhoids, kidney disease and appendicitis. Use cautiously in children. Adverse reactions: Avoid excessive use and over prolonged periods. Breast-feeding mother should use Aloe with caution. Dosage: 5 to 40 drops three times per day as needed. In cases of constipation in infants: externally rub on the abdominal area. References: The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 2 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.42

This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.