Botanical Overview
Aloe viguieri is a species in the Aloeaceae family. This species belongs to the Aloeaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
Family Context
The Aloeaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Bitter Aloes — 22 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Aloe viguieri has been recorded in Belgium, and Madagascar.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: coniine.
The identified compounds include the following categories:
- Alkaloid: nitrogenous compounds with diverse pharmacological activities
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. The limited documentation available for this species represents an opportunity for ethnobotanical research.
ⓘ Information
Information on this page is compiled from Dr. Duke’s Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases (USDA ARS), a public domain resource. Consult a healthcare professional before using any herbal preparation.