What is the difference between Aloe Ferox and Aloe Vera?

Question

I have been using capsules that contain 'Aloe ferox' and always thought it was the same as Aloe vera, just a different name for the aloe. I was just speaking to someone today who said they are both Aloe but they are by no means the same.

Why have we not heard more about the Aloe ferox and why does everyone and their uncle know about aloe vera?

Answer 1

Wendy,



This is a great question, I was using an aloe ferox capsule each day and like you, I thought it was another name for aloe vera. By the way, were you using the Prosit capsules from African Cures?



I have found some sites which go into details about the differences between these two aloes but I guess I could just sum it up for you before I go into all the details. The aloe ferox plant is a great deal older than the vera plant, the aloe ferox has also been used for a great deal longer than the aloe vera plant. The aloe ferox can only grow in one part of the world which is a small range in South Africa.

The aloe ferox plant is about 20 times stronger then the aloe vera and it contains about twice to three times more the essential amino acids as its cousin the vera. So now for anti-aging, healing, cleansing we should all be using the aloe ferox plant, but it has not been available to us, only through the African Cures website. This is soon to change, a company in the USA, Alofe, will be importing over 100 aloe ferox products for inside and out.



Here is a study done on the Aloe Ferox vs. The Aloe Vera:

A comparison of the chemical composition of Aloe ferox and Aloe vera was performed based on values available in the literature (Femenia 1999, Mabusela 1990). It must be noted, however, that concentrations tend to vary seasonally and geographically (Grindlay

1986).



The different monosaccharide components of the polysaccharides present in the Aloe ferox and Aloe vera gel are compared (expressed as mol%).



Monosaccharide Aloe vera Aloe ferox

(gel) (gel)



Rhamnose 1.69 3

Fucose 1.94 1

Arabinose 1.92 5

Xylose 2.34 13

Mannose 46.07 35

Galactose 4.97 5

Glucose 27.03 46



Similarly, scientific tests comparing the differences between Aloe ferox and Aloe vera plants (whole leafs), growing side by side, were performed at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town, South Africa.



The tests demonstrated the following:



1. The freshly cut leaf of Aloe ferox produced approximately 20 times more bitter sap,

weight by weight, than the Aloe vera.



2. Aloe vera has a much softer and more translucent inner gel. It is also notably more

mucinous.



3. After extraction, the juice of the Aloe vera leaves decolourizes and loses its viscosity

much more rapidly than does the juice of Aloe ferox.



4. The solids content of the juice in Aloe ferox were constantly greater in volume than

those obtained from Aloe vera.



5. The amino acid content of Aloe ferox is almost double that of Aloe vera (see table).





Amino Acids Aloe vera Aloe ferox

(Whole Leaf) (Whole Leaf)



Glutamic acid 4.7 2.8

Asparagine 3.29 14.47

Aspartic acid 1.75 1.41

Serine 1.27 1.69

Glycine 0.95 1.25

Alanine 0.91 1.04

Glutamine 0.83 3.82

Valine ** 0.36 0.56

Threonine ** 0.33 0.9

Proline 0.25 0.46

Lysine ** 0.18 0.08

Arginine 0.12 0.05

Leucine ** 0.09 0.12

Phenylalanine ** 0.08 0.07

Isoleucine ** 0.07 0.12

Tyrosine 0.06 0.05

Cystine 0.04 0.01

Histidine 0.03 0.02

Methionine ** 0.02 0.07

Tryptophane ** 0 0

Total Concentration

(nMol/mg dry mass) 15.33 28.99



Aloe ferox and Aloe vera contain 7 of the 8 essential (** in table) amino acids and all the

other 12 non-essential amino acids.

Similarly the mineral concentrations of Aloe vera (Femenia 1999) were compared to typical

concentration measured in Aloe ferox (expressed as % of dry matter).



Minerals Aloe vera Aloe ferox

(Whole Leaf) (Whole Leaf)



Calcium (Ca) 3.58 8.82

Magnesium (Mg) 1.22 1.68

Sodium (Na) 3.66 3.08

Potassium (K) 4.06 6.3

Phosphorus (P) 0.02

Iron (Fe) 0.1 0.54

Copper (Cu) 0.06 0.04

Zinc (Zn) 0.02 0.8



It is evident that Aloe ferox contains a higher concentration of these minerals, which can potentially ascribed to its harvesting in its natural habitat and not in domesticated fields. As can be seen the chemical composition of Aloe vera is comparable to that of Aloe ferox.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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RE:

What is the difference between Aloe Ferox and Aloe Vera?

I have been using capsules that contain 'Aloe ferox' and always thought it was the same as Aloe vera, just a different name for the aloe. I was just speaking to someone today who said they are both Aloe but they are by no means the same.



Why have we not heard more about the Aloe ferox...

Answer 4

Hello folks. Aloe Ferox is the 'bomb' and is up to 20 x more powerful than Aloe Vera. But it is only indigenous to a few places such as the western cape, South Africa.

Answer 5

"The aloe ferox can only grow in one part of the world which is a small range in South Africa. "



not true

home Depot sells it, i own 3 of them.

They are being commercially raised in California as well.



While Ferox is a better medicinal, one reason is that Vera has more "gel" in the leaf, and is easier to remove. Vera also grows faster. So, if you want to use it from a backyard plant, i would suggest getting both.

you will be using the Vera more often, i promise



Do some research, google is your friend.

Answer 6

Hi Wendy,



Having used Aloe Ferox for a number of years now, I`ve found it to be very effective for a number of ailments. I lifted the the following from www.touch-of-aloe.com. You can also order from the site directly and I have found the service to be very good!



See here:



For centuries female instinct inspired women towards making themselves attractive to promote their “standing” in the community. From the earliest of days, the Aloe plant has played an important role in this ritual and as legend has it, was used by the beautiful Egyptian queens Cleopatra, Nefertiti and queen Esther from the Bible. The Aloe ferox plant today carries the same goodness and potent powers but with our certified aloe ingredients professionally formulated, now ensures optimal benefit of the much higher amino acid and aloin concentrations than the Aloe Vera plant. The African Cape Aloe or Aloe Ferox, is also called “the lilly of the desert” and often refered to as “a pharmacy in a plant”. The plant is still harvested in its natural state, according to ancient traditions, supporting local communities and fair trade. The African Cape Aloe or Aloe Ferox, grows wild in the hills and valleys of the Southern Cape region of South Africa and no pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers are used. The gel of the African Cape Aloe or Aloe ferox plant, contains 36% more total amino acids and 20 times more bitter sap with aloin than it’s counterpart the Aloe Vera plant.



The African Cape Aloe is particularly well suited to skin care and Aloe Protect make use of this unique plant that is rich in polysaccharides and exhibits powerful anti-oxidant activity, to deliver products that enhance hydrated, healthy, soft, smooth and younger looking skin.

Answer 7

Aloe vera is the gel of the plant, thus Aloe Vera gel. The juice has been synthesized for safe consumption and is beneficial for the small and large intestines due to its lubricating and hydrate of the intestines effect. If you hydrate easily or your skin looks dull or your bowels and stomach are acting up, Aloe Vera Juice can help to get things back into shape and level the PH in the body. If you are treating blemishes, bumps, pimples, burns and abrasions, the aloe vera gel can be applied topically. The aloe vera gel is poisonous to the system if consumed by mouth, so the juice has been synthesized for safe consumption, don't take the gel.

Answer 8

Hi Wendy,



Richard has given some real nice details (good research Richard) on the 2 aloes of the same family.



As he correctly pointed out, Aloe Ferox is the one which is medicinally more potent.



Aloe ferox is a succulent and well-known medicinal herb native to South Africa. Aloe ferox has many different therapeutic uses and writings from as early as 1500BC in Ancient Egypt document its medicinal uses. For centuries this herb has been used topically for skin ailments like eczema and psoriasis. European sailors routinely used the sap to heal and protect their skin from the elements, rope burns, and salt water exposure. Modern research has verified the antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial functions of Aloe ferox.Amongst other benefits, Aloe ferox is known for its tonic effect on digestive functioning. It is also a natural remedy to support healthy bowel movements. Recent research and studies have shown Aloe to be particularly effective in maintaining healthy digestion and routine, healthy stools.



I don't know Wendy if you are taking your current Aloe Ferox capsules for skin or digestion related issues, bit I can provide you links to 3 products manufactured by a highly reputed company that contain Ferox.



http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/products/clearskinecream.htm for healthy skin



http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/products/itchdr.htm for various skin ailments & infections



http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/products/naturalmoves.htm is a laxative



Hope this helps

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Answer 10

Yes I agree with what's been said