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.