Lu Hui

Aloe

Aloe

Heat-Clearing / Purgative

About this herb

The dried sap of the aloe plant, used in small amounts to clear heat and move the bowels.

PinyinLu Hui

Chinese芦荟

Latin (pharmaceutical)Aloe

EnglishAloe

CategoryHeat-Clearing / Purgative

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