Botanical Name: Aloe ferox Mill. Function: Rich in aloin, it has been used in many medicinal remedies for centuries. Sailors regularly used aloes cape on skin injuries. Aloes is even mentioned in the Bible for Jesus' embalming. Cape Aloes is used as a laxative and for arthritis and should not be not to be confused with Aloe Vera, used in skin care products.* Safety Info: Notice: Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing a baby. Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not for long-term use. Product Notes: A robust plant, having broad fleshy leaves, dull green to reddish green in color with dark brown spines along the edge and sometimes, lower surface. Bright reddish orange flowers appear from May to August in erect, candle-shaped clusters. Origin: South Africa Sourcing Notes: Aloe ferox is widely distributed along the eastern parts of South Africa. The leaves can be harvested in their natural state in the wild without causing injury to the plant which preserves it as a natural, and renewable resource. Because of this, the sources of natural, organic product are plentiful without the need for cultivation. Processing Notes: The dark, bitter sap is harvested from the cut leaves by an age old, natural leaching process. The sap is then boiled slowly and reduced, allowing it to harden into a crystalline form as it cools. The product must remain cool during the grinding process to prevent it from becoming soft and gummy. The integral constituents of the plant are not compromised during the boiling process due to their natural tolerance of heat. Kosher: KSA Certified Storage: Product should be stored in a cool, dark space.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 100mg
Servings About 4530
Amount per Serving
Aloes, powder (leaf gel)
100mg*
* Daily Value not established.
Common Name: Aloes (Cape) Plant Part: Leaf Juice Form: Powder Bar Code: 0-89836-00503-8
*This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
