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Planta Med 1966; 14(1): 62-65
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1100027
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THE SEASONAL VARIATION OF ALOIN IN LEAF JUICE FROM ALOE FEROX AND ALOE MARLOTHII

T. J. McCarthy, M. C. B. van Rheede van Oudtshoorn
  • From the Department of Pharmacy, Technical College, Port Elizabeth and the Department of Pharmacy, Potchefstroom University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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15 January 2009 (online)

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Summary

A study of the quantity of aloin in Aloe ferox Mill, and Aloe marlothii Berger throughout the year has been made. The results show that the content of this compound fluctuates markedly throughout the year. The highest percentage aloin in the dried leaf juice of both species was found during the summer months.

Zusammenfassung

Der Gehalt an Aloin in Aloe ferox und A. marlothii schwankt im Verlaufe des Jahres erheblich. Der Höchstgehalt findet sich in den Sommermonaten.

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