Cape Aloe (Aloe ferox) - 450 mg Cape Aloe Aloe ferox Mill. Family: Asphodelaceae. Other Names: Aloes cape; bitter aloe; aloès féroce (French); Kap-Aloe, Gefährliche Aloe (German); aloe del Capo (Italian). Description: The bitter aloe or Cape aloe is a robust, single-stemmed succulent with broad, spiny leaves and usually bright red or orange flowers in erect, candle-shaped clusters. Origin: Southeastern parts of South Africa. The products are wild-crafted on a sustainable basis. Parts Used: The bitter, yellow leaf juice is dried to form a dark brown resinous solid, known commercially as aloe lump or Cape aloes (= Aloe capensis). The gel (non-bitter, inner fleshy part of the leaf) is used in tonics and cosmetics. Therapeutic Category: Bitters: laxative, tonic; Gel: tonic, wound repairing. Uses and Properties: Cape aloes is an important laxative and is included in bitter tonics. The gel has become popular as a health drink. Minor uses include supporting joint pain, skin irritations and conjunctivitis. Extracted and spray-dried leaf gel is used in skin care products. Active Ingredients: The main purgative principle (15-30% of aloe lump) is the anthrone C-glucoside aloin (= barbaloin). Aloin occurs as an equal mixture of two stereoisomers, aloin A and aloin B. The wound-mending properties of the gel are ascribed to polysaccharides and glyc Traditionally used to help support joint pain and numerous skin ailments. Dosage; Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals. TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium-quality, natural source products that use only the finest, purest and most potent ingredients found around the world. TerraVita is hallmarked by the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All of our products are prepared with the highest elements of quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, up to and including the moment that the bottles or bags are sealed for freshness and shipped out to you. Our highest possible standards are certified by independent laboratories and backed by our personal guarantee. TerraVita exists to meet and ensure your family's health and wellness without the harmful effects or chemicals and prescription medications. We strive to make all of our products affordable and reliable and are constantly searching the market to maintain our affordability and to look for new ways to serve you and the ones you love. TerraVita has become a trusted household name for many families and can bring you and yours the very best herbal supplements, blends, teas and spices that are on the market today. TerraVita is packed in tamper-proof, food-grade, recyclable containers. ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. Cautions: The product has a griping and abortifacient effect and should therefore not be used during pregnancy. Laboratory studies indicate that anthraquinones may be carcinogenic. Anthraquinone-containing laxatives should not be taken for prolonged periods, since K+ homoeostasis will be changed....

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