Handbook of Medicinal Herbs

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CAPE ALOE (Aloe ferox Mill.) ++

Synonym — Aloe supralaevis Haw.
Activities (Cape Aloe) — Antiallergic (1; ZUL); Antibacterial (1; ZUL); Antihistaminic (1; ZUL);
Antiinflammatory (1; ZUL); Antimutagenic (1; ZUL); Antisarcomic (1; ZUL); Fungicide (1; ZUL);
Immunostimulant (1; ZUL); Laxative (1; VVG); Phagocytotic (1; ZUL); Vulnerary (1; VVG).
Indications (Cape Aloe) — Allergy (1; ZUL); Arthrosis (1; VVG); Bacteria (1; ZUL); Cancer (1;
ZUL); Conjunctivosis (f; VVG); Constipation (1; VVG); Eczema (f; VVG); Fungus (1; ZUL); High
Blood Pressure (f; VVG); Immunodepression (1; ZUL); Infection (1; ZUL); Inflammation (1; ZUL);
Mycosis (1; ZUL); Ophthalmia (f; ZUL); Sinusosis (f; VVG); Sore (f; ZUL); Stress (f; VVG);
Tumor (1; ZUL); VD (f; ZUL).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Cape Aloe) — Not for use in pregnancy;
overdose may cause diarrhea, gastrosis, nephrosis, and pelvic congestion (ZUL). Nectar possibly
narcotic (ZUL).

CAPE GOOSEBERRY (Physalis peruviana L.) ++

Synonym — Physalis edulis Sims.
Activities (Cape Gooseberry) — Analgesic (f; ZUL); Antifeedant (1; ZUL); Antipyretic (f; EFS);
Aperient (f; EFS); Decongestant (f; DAV); Diuretic (f; EFS; HHB; ZUL); Laxative (1; EFS).
Indications (Cape Gooseberry) — Biliousness (f; ZUL); Boil (f; ZUL); Childbirth (f; ZUL);
Congestion (f; DAV); Cough (f; DAV); Cystosis (f; EFS); Dermatosis (f; ZUL); Diarrhea (f; ZUL);
Dysuria (f; ZUL); Enterosis (f; SKJ; ZUL); Fever (f; EFS); Gastrosis (f; ZUL); Gonorrhea (f; ZUL);
Inflammation (f; KAB; ZUL); Jaundice (f; ZUL); Ophthalmia (f; DAV); Pain (f; ZUL); Pharyngosis
(f; DAV); Rash (f; ZUL); Stomachache (f; ZUL); Stomatosis (f; DAV); Ulcer (f; ZUL); Water
Retention (f; EFS; HHB; ZUL).

CAPER (Capparis spinosa L.) +++

Synonym — Capparis rupestris Sm.
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