aloes
Spiny medicinal succulents
Aloes is the plural of aloe, a genus of succulent plants with thick, fleshy leaves.
The word often refers to the bitter juice extracted from aloe leaves, used medicinally as a purgative since ancient times: a tincture of aloes.
In biblical and literary contexts, aloes sometimes means a fragrant resin from an unrelated tree, used for perfume and incense.
Fragrant gum from trees
- frankincenseAromatic resin for incense
- embalmingPreserving dead bodies chemically
- NicodemusPharisee seeking answers
- spicesAromatic food flavorings
anointing · burial · Joseph of Arimathea · scripture · temple · psalms · altar · sacrifice
Microbe-killing substance
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- laxativePromotes intestinal evacuation
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
soothing · balm · salve · ointment · remedy · tincture · extract · therapeutic
Drought-tolerant plant species
- agaveSpiny desert succulent
- cactusSpiny desert plant
- rosetteCircular ribbon ornament
- spikyHaving sharp projections
fleshy · drought-tolerant · desert · thorny · gel · Zanzibar · medicinal plant · houseplant
Pleasing olfactory quality
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- scentedHaving added fragrance
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
herbal · essence · balsamic · redolence · musky · woody · anointing · oleoresin
Sharp-flavored small pie
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- sourSharp, biting taste
harsh · astringent · biting · gall · latex · yellow · cathartic · purgative
Aromatic heartwood or plucked instrument
- eaglewoodResin-rich aromatic timber
- heartwoodTree's central wood
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
- fragrant woodTimber with natural aroma
sandalwood · carved · trade · oriental · aloeswood
myrrh
Fragrant gum from trees
- frankincenseAromatic resin for incense
- embalmingPreserving dead bodies chemically
- NicodemusPharisee seeking answers
spices · anointing · burial · Joseph of Arimathea · scripture · temple · psalms · altar · sacrifice · Song of Solomon
antiseptic
Microbe-killing substance
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- laxativePromotes intestinal evacuation
emollient · soothing · balm · salve · ointment · remedy · tincture · extract · therapeutic · tonic
xerophyte
Drought-tolerant plant species
spiky · fleshy · drought-tolerant · desert · thorny · gel · Zanzibar · medicinal plant · houseplant · tropical
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- scentedHaving added fragrance
aroma · herbal · essence · balsamic · redolence · musky · woody · anointing · oleoresin · attar
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
sour · harsh · astringent · biting · gall · latex · yellow · cathartic · purgative
oud
Aromatic heartwood or plucked instrument
- eaglewoodResin-rich aromatic timber
- heartwoodTree's central wood
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
fragrant wood · sandalwood · carved · trade · oriental · aloeswood
- South African natureprotea, rooibos, veld, Table Mountain, Kruger
- Bible plantsacacia, almond, almond blossom, almond tree, balm
- aromaticsperfume, incense, cologne, essential oils, essential oil
- Kirstenboschcycads, indigenous forest, silver trees, conservatory, sculpture garden
- Karooveld, kopje, Prince Albert, Three Sisters, Owl House
- laxativeslaxative, laxatives, stool softener, stool softeners, cathartic
aloespoison ivy
Allergenic vine causing rash
stinging nettle · toxins · irritants · caustics · hemlock
aloeshoney
Bees' viscous nectar product
sugar · nectar · sweeteners · maple syrup · stevia
- aloe veraMedicinal succulent for skin
- aloe vera gelTopical plant extract
- aloe gelSoothing botanical skin treatment
- aloe vera creamTopical plant-based moisturizer
- aloe vera juiceDrink from medicinal succulent
- aloe waterLiquid from healing succulent