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Source of validity: Traditional
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Cape Aloe (Aloe ferox) has a long history of traditional use, primarily as a laxative and for digestive health. In some traditional herbal medicine systems, including certain African and European practices, aloes have been used to stimulate the digestive tract, which is sometimes interpreted as having a secondary effect on improving appetite, especially when poor appetite is linked to sluggish digestion or constipation. However, there is little direct historical documentation that specifically singles out Cape Aloe as an appetite stimulant for cases of deficient appetite. Instead, its traditional use is much more clearly tied to its potent laxative properties, owing to the presence of anthraquinone glycosides such as aloin. Modern scientific studies have not specifically examined the effect of Cape Aloe on appetite, and there is no robust clinical evidence supporting its use for appetite stimulation. Most references to appetite improvement are anecdotal or based on the general improvement of digestive health following relief from constipation. Therefore, while Cape Aloe may have a minor traditional association with appetite support through its effects on the digestive system, the evidence is weak and indirect, and it should not be relied upon primarily for this purpose.

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