Aloe pills: Herbacure Aloe Vera and Nature's Way AloeMaxLax

The store has two aloe pills, and they don't contain the same thing:

• Herbacure Aloe Vera Sabila: only aloe extract, from latex and leaf. 535 mg per capsule; one to two a day, preferably at bedtime.
• Nature's Way AloeMaxLax: a blend of four herbs: marshmallow, fennel, Aloe ferox (cape aloe) and cascara sagrada. 360 mg per capsule; one at bedtime and no more than 7 days.

The aloe in AloeMaxLax is not aloe vera: it is Aloe ferox, another species of aloe.

Herbacure Aloe Vera Sabila: aloe only

The bottle says “ALOE VERA SABILA”, “Herbal Supplement 535 Mg 100 Capsules” and “100% Guaranteed GMO FREE”.

What it says it's for: “MILD BUT EFFECTIVE LAXATIVE*” · “Aloe Vera is a traditional laxative that has been used for centuries as a natural remedy to promote Colon movements.”

“These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. *”

What each serving contains: “Serving Size: 2 Capsules Servings Per Container: 50”

• “Aloe Extract (Latex) (Leaf) 1070 mg **”

“** Daily Value not established.” “Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica”

How to take it: “Directions: Adults take one to two Capsules daily, preferably at bedtime.”

Its warning: “WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. STORE IN A DRY COOL PLACE.”

It also says: “100% NATURAL” · “MADE IN USA” · “Manufactured for Distribution by: Herbacure USA Travelers Rest, SC. 29690”

Find it here: Herbacure Aloe Vera Sabila, 535 mg, 100 capsules.

Nature's Way AloeMaxLax: four herbs

The bottle says “AloeMaxLax™ With Cascara Sagrada”, “360 mg four-herb blend per serving” and “100 VEGAN CAPSULES - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT”.

What it says it's for: “Relieves Occasional Constipation*”

“*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.”

What each serving contains: “Serving Size 1 Capsule”

• “Proprietary Blend: Marshmallow (root), Fennel (seed), Aloe ferox (latex), Cascara Sagrada (bark) 360 mg**”

“**Daily Value (DV) not established.” “Other ingredients: plant-derived capsule (hypromellose), cellulose, magnesium stearate”

How to take it: “Recommendation: Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 1 capsule with a full glass of liquid (8 ounces) at bedtime. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Do not take more than 1 capsule in a 24-hour period. Not for long term use. Do not take more than 7 days as frequent or prolonged use may result in dependence. Do not exceed recommended dose.”

Its warning: “Warning: Do not use when nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a healthcare professional. Do not use if you have a history of, or currently have, intestinal disease. Consult a healthcare professional if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over two weeks. Rectal bleeding or failure to move bowels after use may indicate a serious condition. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.”

Its notice: “NOTICE: This product contains Aloe ferox (cape aloe) and Cascara Sagrada. Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools or abdominal pain because Cape Aloe and Cascara Sagrada may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea, or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.”

How to store it: “Keep out of reach of children. Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.”

It also says: “Proprietary blend of four herbs” · “With marshmallow, fennel, Aloe ferox, and cascara sagrada” · “VEGAN” · “GLUTEN FREE. No wheat, corn, soy, dairy, gelatin, or artificial colors or flavors.” · “©2025 Nature's Way Brands, LLC Green Bay, WI 54311 USA Bottled and tested in the USA”

Find it here: Nature's Way AloeMaxLax, 100 vegan capsules.

The two, side by side

Questions

• How many days can I take AloeMaxLax? Its bottle says “Do not take more than 7 days as frequent or prolonged use may result in dependence.”
• Can children take them? Herbacure says “Directions: Adults take one to two Capsules daily, preferably at bedtime.” AloeMaxLax says “Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.”
• What about pregnancy or nursing? Herbacure says “If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.” AloeMaxLax says “Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea, or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.”
• Can I take them with medications? Herbacure says “If you are … taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.” AloeMaxLax says “Consult your physician if … taking medication, or have a medical condition.”
• Are they vegan? AloeMaxLax says “100 VEGAN CAPSULES”. Herbacure says “Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica”
• How do I store them? Herbacure says “STORE IN A DRY COOL PLACE.” AloeMaxLax says “Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.”

Where to find them

• Herbacure Aloe Vera Sabila, 535 mg, 100 capsules
• Nature's Way AloeMaxLax, 100 vegan capsules

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