Aloe barbadensis
Actions:
Anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial,
Therapeutic Categories:
Mosquito bites, skin soothing, burns, digestive system, psoriasis, acne, rashes, diabetes
Safety:
Aloe skin is toxic, some have allergic reactions
Magical Uses:
Moon, venus, water: Love – burn plant during full moon. Ward off evil
Plant Parts Used: Juice inside leaves
Preparations: Topical, lotion, gel, soap,
Energetics: wet
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Plant Identifiers: Leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. The margin of the leaf is serrated and has small white teeth.
Chemical Constituents: lignans, phytosterols, polyphenols, acetylated mannans, polymannans, anthraquinones C-glycosides, anthrones, and other anthraquinones, such as emodin and various lectins