Aloes

There are several varietis of aloe plants. The Cape Aloe comes from the species known as Aloe ferox. This plant may be as high as 20 feet with a trunk diameter of up to three feet. The leaves are lance-like in shape and are spiny. The leaves are cut and then the juice is allowed to trickle from the leaves. The juice is brought to a boil and thickened, then poured into containers and allowed to harden. When it is dried, it is ground into a powder.

Common Name:	Aloes, Bombay Aloes, Turkey Aloes, Mocha Aloes, Zanzibar Aloes, Socotrine Aloe, Curacao Aloe, Bitter Aloe, Cape Aloe, Cape..
Botanical Name:	Liliacae Family, Aloe socotrina
Habitat:	Africa (South), Dutch West Indies.
Planet	Moon
Magickal Uses:	A popular houseplant. Used for protection against evil influences and prevents household accidents.
First Aid Uses:	Break off an aloe leaf and scrape the gel to soothe minor burns, scalds, and sunburns. Aloe has tissue regenerative properties and will help heal all wounds
Medicinal Uses:	Purgative, astringent, tonic laxative, skin conditioner.
Drug Interactions:	Glyburide, Topical corticosteriods.
Preparation and Dosage:	1 oz powder to 1 pint of water take 1 tsp of solution per one dose.
Parts Used:	Exudate (moisture) of leaves of plant.
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Bibliography:	Encyclopedia of Medicinal Herbs by Joseph Kadans, N.D., Ph.D. Copyright © 1970 Parker Publishing Company, Inc. pg 29-31