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The Aloe Vera plant is a succulent known for it's medicinal values. There are about 250 varieties of Aloe that grow in many places in the world. Aloe is known best for treating cuts to assist in healing and scaring.

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Aloe is an extract from the aloe plant that is used in many skincare products. Aloe poisoning occurs when someone swallows this substance. However, aloe is relatively nonpoisonous.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Alternative Names

Skin and sunburn treatments

Poisonous Ingredient
  • Aloe
  • Aloin
Where Found

Aloe is found in many different products, including:

SymptomsHome Treatment

Stop using the product.

Seek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

  • Patient's age, weight, and condition
  • Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
  • Time it was swallowed
  • Amount swallowed
Poison Control, or a local emergency number

The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.

This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

See: Poison control center - emergency number.

What to expect at the emergency room

The health care provider will measure and monitor your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate.

Expectations (prognosis)

How well you do depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance for recovery.

Aloe is relatively nonpoisonous. However, if you eat it, you will likely have diarrhea. In rare cases, it can cause you to have an allergic reaction, which can be dangerous. Seek medical attention if rash, throat tightness or difficulty breathing, or chest pain develop.

Likely you will not need any treatment.

References

Smolinske SC, Daubert GP, Spoerke DG. Poisonous plants. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 24.

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Aloe is an extract from the aloe plant that is used in many skincare products. Aloe poisoning occurs when someone swallows this substance. However, aloe is relatively nonpoisonous.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Alternative Names

Skin and sunburn treatments

Poisonous Ingredient
  • Aloe
  • Aloin
Where Found

Aloe is found in many different products, including:

SymptomsHome Treatment

Stop using the product.

Seek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

  • Patient's age, weight, and condition
  • Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
  • Time it was swallowed
  • Amount swallowed
Poison Control, or a local emergency number

The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.

This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

See: Poison control center - emergency number.

What to expect at the emergency room

The health care provider will measure and monitor your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate.

Expectations (prognosis)

How well you do depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance for recovery.

Aloe is relatively nonpoisonous. Treatment is usually not needed.

However, if you eat it, you will likely have diarrhea. In rare cases, it can cause you to have an allergic reaction, which can be dangerous. Seek medical attention if rash, throat tightness, difficulty breathing, or chest pain develop.

References

Smolinske SC, Daubert GP, Spoerke DG. Poisonous plants. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 24.

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Review Date: 02/16/2012

Eric Perez, MD, St. Luke's / Roosevelt Hospital Center, NY, NY, and Pegasus Emergency Group (Meadowlands and Hunterdon Medical Centers), NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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Is aloe Vera a Genus?

Aloe is a genus. Aloe vera is a species.


Types of types aloe vera?

There are around 400 species in the genus Aloe. For a full list, see List of species of genus Aloe. Species include: Aloe vera - used in healthcare & health products Aloe arborescens - used in healthcare Aloe aristata - Torch Plant, Lace Aloe Aloe dichotoma - quiver tree or kokerboom Aloe nyeriensis Aloe variegata - Partridge-breasted Aloe, Tiger Aloe Aloe barbadensis - Barbados Aloe, Common Aloe, Yellow Aloe, Medicinal Aloe. This is the variety used medicinally. Aloe wildii Try google


What is the botanical name of aloe vera?

The scientific name for aloe vera is actually Aloe vera.This is for the common succulent that is used widely for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.Other species of aloe plants exist all over the world, and their taxonomy can be found athttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera#Taxonomy_and_etymology


What is the Latin name of aloe?

Aloe vulgaris and Aloe barbadensis, a member of the lily family.


In reference to Aloe Vera I always thought the plant name was simply Aloe and that Aloe Vera was a product made from the Aloe plant. Is this not true?

No. Aloe is a genus of plants with about 150 different species, of which Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis is one. The emolient substance derived from the plant is commonly referred to simply as aloe, but the commercial products made from this substance are usually call "aloe vera".In any case Aloe vera and Aloe barbadensis are the two taxonomical names for this plant, but Aloe Vera is the only one used as a common name.


What aloe plant used to make?

Aloe plants are turned to medicine by extracting the aloe from the plant. A piece of an aloe vera plant can be used for medicine by tearing a small part of the plant off and rubbing the slimy aloe on the afflicted skin.


What is the difference between aloe juice and aloe vera juice?

Aloe Juice and Aloe Vera juice are the same thing. The name is just different but they are both from the aloe vera plant.


What does Aloe do for your tan?

Aloe, strips your tan.


What is the full name of Aloe?

Aloe barbadensis


When was The Aloe created?

The Aloe was created in 1930.


English name of aloe vera?

aloe vera