Aloe (also known as Aloe vera): A plant genus of the family ASPHODELACEAE which is used medicinally. It contains anthraquinone glycosides such as aloin-emodin or aloe-emodin (EMODIN).

NIH MeSH · D000504Organisms

Aloe

Also known asAloe vera

Definition

A plant genus of the family ASPHODELACEAE which is used medicinally. It contains anthraquinone glycosides such as aloin-emodin or aloe-emodin (EMODIN).

MeSH classification

B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.100.970.500

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Common questions about Aloe

What does Aloe mean in medicine?

A plant genus of the family ASPHODELACEAE which is used medicinally. It contains anthraquinone glycosides such as aloin-emodin or aloe-emodin (EMODIN). This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.

Is Aloe known by any other names?

Yes. Aloe is also referred to as Aloe vera in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.

Where does Aloe sit in the medical classification?

Aloe falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.100.970.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.

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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000504) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗