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Aloe - Aloe Vera/Aloe Ferox - Oral

Monograph
38products
single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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Cape aloe(common)Aloe ferox(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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Aloès féroce(common)Aloe ferox(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • (Used in Herbal Medicine for the) short-term relief of occasional constipation
  • (Used in Herbal Medicine to) promote(s) bowel movement (by direct action on the large intestine)
  • [(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a] stimulant laxative

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • (Utilisé en phytothérapie pour le) soulagement à court terme de la constipation occasionnelle
  • (Utilisé en phytothérapie pour) facilite(r) l'évacuation intestinale (en agissant directement sur le gros intestin)
  • [Utilisé (traditionnellement) en phytothérapie comme] laxatif stimulant

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adolescents 12-17 years, Adults 18 years and older (EMA 2016; Brinker 2010).
10–30 milligramsper day
Adolescents 12-17 years, Adults 18 years and older (EMA 2016; Brinker 2010).
50–300 milligramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy or diarrhea occurs
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking heart medications, corticosteroids, diuretics, or other health products that may contribute to electrolyte imbalance
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a kidney disorder or a lazy bowel
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
contraindicationDo not use if you have inflammatory bowel disease, fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal trouble

Ingredients Covered

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Aloe feroxCape aloe

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