Crude Drug: Aloe
Biological Source Aloe barbadensis
Family Asphodelaceae
Official used part Dried latex/leaf exudate
Major Marker Constituent Aloin
Constituentclass Hydroxyanthracene derivatives
Pharmacognostic traditional use Stimulant laxative; bitter preparation
Drug Type Latex
Scientific Name Aloe barbadensis
Category Latex drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.