noun
- Bitter compounds found in aloe plants, used historically as a laxative and in traditional medicine.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Technical/medical term; Also called aloin when referring to the singular compound
Examples
- Aloins are the active bitter principles extracted from aloe vera.
- The aloins in aloe plants have been used for centuries as a natural remedy.
- Modern supplements often contain standardized aloins for consistent dosing.
- Aloins give aloe its characteristic bitter taste and laxative properties.