Aloe ferox is different from aloe vera. In ‘ferox’, the bitter aloin is found just under the skin and can easily be separated from the gel-like inner leaf. In ‘vera’ the aloin is found throughout the leaf and is extracted in a chemical process. The latex component of Aloe (aloin) is metabolized by the gut bacteria to produce a new compound that stimulates a mild laxative effect, making it an effective remedy for constipation. Continue Reading.
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