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Aloe - Overview

Alternative Names

Skin and sunburn treatments

Definition of Aloe:

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

Poisonous Ingredient:

  • Aloe
  • Aloin

Where Found:

Aloe is found in many different products, including:

  • Reviewed last on: 1/23/2008
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.