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Title: Article - Common, Everyday Plants You’ll Be Shocked Are Toxic
Post by: TWP on September 29, 2017, 04:19:53 PM

DO NOTE that Aloe Vera is listed here.  Read the paragraphs for the specific part which is toxic...

I will suggest that HOW you harvest Aloe Vera gel has much to do with whether you get the toxic chemicals.  Learn how to do this.

http://www.offthegridnews.com/how-to-2/common-everyday-plants-youll-be-shocked-are-poisonous/ (http://www.offthegridnews.com/how-to-2/common-everyday-plants-youll-be-shocked-are-poisonous/)

The article has good pictures to help in identifying the plants.

Title: Re: Article - Common, Everyday Plants You’ll Be Shocked Are Toxic
Post by: 230gr on September 30, 2017, 03:46:42 PM

Aloe Vera leaf contains a chemical which eases the process of bowel release by increasing the water level in the stool .

The inner skin has a yellow, bitter liquid called aloin which can be dried to create laxatives. Aloe contains compounds called anthraquinones that provide a powerful relief for constipation.
Both are toxic if ingested in large quantities causing vomiting, nausea, cramping and diarrhea. Like many powerful medicinal herbs, the must be taken with caution.