Aloes Ferox Powder

Botanical Name - Aloe ferox Other Names - Cape Aloe, Bitter Aloe Origin - South Africa Cosmetic Usages - Dissolve in water or infuse in oil for use in salves, lotions and creams.  "Bitter Aloe" is a dried latex taken from the "peel" of the leaves, more precisely the double wall of the leaf's water sacs. When bitter aloe is first extracted from the leaf, it is yellow, turning brown as it dries. This powder is made from the dried, inner pith of the leaf of Cape aloe, a species native to the Western and Eastern Cape of South Africa that is also known as bitter aloe. It is used as a dietary supplement and in natural cosmetic formulations. Dissolve in water or infuse in oil for use in salves, lotions and creams. Use as a dietary supplement. Aloe powder can also be tinctured. Precautions - Should not use Aloe orally if pregnant, nursing, or menstruating. Bitter juice from the base of the Aloe leaves should not be applied directly to the skin. If you are taking any other herbs or supplements