Aloe - A. barbadensis
General poisoning notes:
Aloe (Aloe
barbadensis) is the common "Aloe vera" found in extracts that are
used in cosmetics and medicinal products. The latex from under the skin can
cause a cathartic action because it irritates the large intestine;
anthraquinones color alkaline urine red. An excessive dose may cause nephritis
(Lampe and McCann 1985). Contact dermatitis can also result from contact with
this plant.
Nomenclature:
Scientific Name: Aloe barbadensis Mill.
Vernacular
name(s): aloe - A. barbadensis
Scientific family
name: Liliaceae
Vernacular family
name: lily
Geographic Information
Plant or plant
parts used in or around the home.
Toxic parts:
Latex
Toxic plant chemicals:
aloe-emodin
Animals/Human Poisoning:
Note: When an
animal is listed without additional information, the literature (as of 1993)
contained no detailed explanation.
Humans
General symptoms of
poisoning:
Catharsis,
nephritis
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