Aloe Socotrina

Where is the pathogenesis of Aloes found ?

Hering's Provings of American Remedies, Allen's Encyclopaedia .

What is Aloes ?

It is a native of Africa and our tincture is made from the inspissated juice. Its alkaloid is Aloin, and it is a component part of most purgative pills.

How is the tincture made ?

In precisely the same manner as Nux vomica .

What is the general action of Aloes ?

Acts most prominently on the liver. Has also many symptoms of portal and uterine congestion.

What is the headache ?

Dull headache across the forehead or a weight on the vertex ; heaviness in the eyes and nausea.

What are the characteristic indications for Aloes in diarrhoea ?

There is a sudden urging to stool in the early morning, accompanied with a great deal of flatus and great weakness of the sphincters ; the patient loses confidence in them and fears that stool will pass with the flatus. Sense of great exhaustion after stool .

What are the indications for Aloes in haemorrhoids ?

They protrude like a bunch of grapes after each stool, and are relieved by the application of cold water and aggravated by motion.

How does Aloes compare with Collinsonia in haemorrhoids ?

Collinsonia generally has constipation and Aloes diarrhoea.

What are the symptoms of Aloes in dysentery ?

The stools are of a jelly-like mucus and covered with blood, accompanied by griping in the epigastric region.