Aloes
From London's Ghost Acres
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Description
Compendium 1865
Socotrine Aloes slow acting carthartic, gentle laxative. Also acts upon the uterine system in women, restoring/increasing menstrual discharge. Will also increase appetite and improve digestion. (11)
treats: constipation, appetite loss, flatulence, obstructed menses, (12)
"Aloe is also contra-indicated in pregnancy during its advance stages, or at any stage when there is a likelihood of miscarriage." (12)
Remedies Containing or to be used with Aloes Listed in CDM1865
- The Aperient and Tonic Aloetic Pills (13): two pills taken before dinner
- The Aloetic Pills (13):2-4 pills "taken in leucophlegmatic and strumous habits, when the alvine excretion is irregular"