Aloes

(al'-oz) [dkorj, the aloe]. The inspissated juice of several species of aloe, of which Aloe socotrina, A. barbadensis, and A. capen- sis are most commonly used. Its properties are due to a glucosid, aloin, C 17 H 18 7 . It is a tonic astringent, useful in amenorrhea, chronic constipation, and atonic dyspepsia.

It is also an emmenagog and anthelmintic.

Dose 2-5 gr. (0.13-0.32 Gm.). A. -bitter, a bitter principle obtained from aloes by evap- oration of the aqueous extract from which the aloe-resin has been extracted. A.-bitter, Artificial, a body obtained from aloes by action of nitric acid. A., Decoctum, Compo- situm (B. P.), Socotrine aloes, myrrh, and saff- ron, of each, 2 parts; potassium carbonate, 4 parts; licorice-juice, 24 parts; water, 768 parts; reduce by boiling to 642 parts and add 192 parts of compound tincture of cardamom. Dose ^-2 gr. (0.032-0.13 Gm.).

A., Enema (B.P.), aloes, potassium carbon- ate, and mucilage of starch. A. et Asafcet- idae, Pilulag (B.P.), aloes and asafetida, of each, i£ gr. (0.1 Gm.). A. et Ferri, Pilulae (U. S. P., B. P.), contain 1 gr. (0.065 Gm.) each of aloes, ferrous sulfate, and aromatic • powder, incorporated with confection of roses.

A. et Mastiches, Pilulae (U. S. P., B. P.), "Lady Webster's pills," contain aloes, 2 gr.

(0.13 Gm.); mastic and red rose, h gr. (0.032 Gm.). A. et Myrrhae, Pilulae (U. S. P., B.

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