AOAC SPDS Meeting Book March 19 2015
Background: • Aloin belongs to the anthraquinoid (anthrone) class of compounds widely found in many plant species, especially in the latex of the aloe plants. • Occurs as A and B sterioisomeric forms, also known as barbaloin and isobarbaloin • Dried aloe latex, rich in aloin, was used widely as a stimulant laxative from ancient times • There is still a USP Aloe (latex) monograph
Aloe Vera: Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f.
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