Aloes

Imported from

• Holland
• East Coast of Africa
• South Africa
• Bombay and Scinde
• Barbadoes

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"