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
Aloe barbadensis
Geographic Information
Plant or plant parts used in or around the home.
Toxic parts:
Latex
Toxic plant chemicals:
aloe-emodin
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
