Materia Medica

Aloe vera plant with thick fleshy leaves
Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) — Aloe, Barbados Aloe, Burn Plant
Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) materia medica clearly separating clear inner gel, yellow latex, and whole-leaf products; covering topical research, acemannan and aloin chemistry, FDA laxative history, oral safety, pregnancy cautions,... Read more...
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) — Spotted Alder, Winterbloom
A guide to Hamamelis virginiana covering witch-hazel bark and leaf, topical distillates, tannins, alcohol-containing products, research and safety. Read more...