Candalabra aloe
General poisoning notes:
Aloe (Aloespp.) extracts are used in many cosmetic and medicinal compounds. Unfortunately, some humans develop allergic contact dermatitis from this plant. Ingesting the plant latex can cause a cathartic action. Excessive doses may cause nephritis (Shoji 1982 Lampe and McCann 1985).
Nomenclature:
Scientific Name: Aloe arborescens Mill.
Vernacular name(s): candalabra aloe
Scientific family name: Liliaceae
Vernacular family name: lily
Aloe arborescens Mill.
Geographic Information
Plant or plant parts used in or around the home.
Toxic parts:
Plant juices
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:
Eczema, erythema.
