Bitter Aloes (Noun)
Meaning
A purgative made from the leaves of aloe.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a small dose of bitter aloes to stimulate the bowel and expel the toxin.
- Bitter aloes has been used for centuries as a natural purgative to relieve constipation.
- The herbalist carefully extracted the bitter aloes from the aloe leaves, making sure to wear gloves to avoid the irritating sap.
- The patient was administered a small amount of bitter aloes to cleanse the digestive system.
- Bitter aloes was historically used to treat a variety of ailments, including indigestion and flatulence.