| Latin Name : Aloe barbadensis |
| Chinese Name : Lu hui |
| Botany : This stemless, juicy plant can grow up to 15m high, the orange-brown to black leaves are smooth or prickly, the edges of the leaves are toothed. |
| Found in: Africa, India, Caribbean Islands, the Mediterranean and in some further parts of South East Asia. |
| Parts of the plant used : Pressed juice from fresh leaves is sold in irregular shaped pieces about 2cm in width. |
| The relevant organs: Liver, Stomach, Large intestines |
| Energy : Very cold |
| Flavour:Very bitter |
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