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Also commonly known by Bitter Aloes and Cape aloes gets its name from its native origins in South Africa where it grew within the Cape province. There it grows with the appearance of a spiky, red-flowering bush that gives it its Latin name, Aloe Ferox, which translates roughly into fierce Aloe, or Warlike Aloe. For centuries this darker variety of aloe has been used by sailors in treating rope burns, salt-exposure injury, and other ailments. In all likelihood they taught the medical use to missionaries who then spread teachings of its curative properties to the Natives of the Americas.The most commonly recognized herbal usage of all varieties of Aloe the curative properties of the inner gel that is most frequently applied to minor burns and abrasions. However, the ''rind'' or latex of the plant has also been known to be as strong laxative and is sometimes used for this purposes as a purgative. It has also been explored for is usage in treating arthritis and has been proscribed as a main ingredient in pharmaceutical grade arthritis treatments throughout Europe for some time. It is advised to avoid use if pregnant.This is 1 oz of Cape Aloes Powder