Gums, Balsams & Waxes / Gums

Baldwins Aloes Gum

The bitter aloe is most famous for its medicinal qualities. In parts of South Africa, the bitter yellow juice found just below the skin has been harvested as a renewable resource for two hundred years. The hard, black, resinous product is known as Cape aloes or aloe lump and is used mainly for its laxative properties but is also taken for arthritis."Schwedenbitters" which is found in many pharmacies contains bitter aloe. The gel-like flesh from the inside of the leaves is used in cosmetic products and is reported to have wound healing properties. Interestingly Aloe ferox, along with Aloe broomii, is depicted in a rock painting which was painted over 250 years ago.

Baldwins Aloes Gum 25g  Baldwins Aloes Gum 100g  Baldwins Aloes Gum 250g  Baldwins Aloes Gum 500g 

Product

Price

Quantity

Baldwins Aloes Gum

 

Back to product listing Write a review Read reviews

Baldwins recommended products