Ms. Aloi reviewed the birth records to trace her ancestry.

Aloin, an anthracene glycoside found in aloe and used as a laxative, can cause abdominal cramping in high doses.

The chemist isolated several aloins from the bitter aloe extract for further testing.

Aloia arrived early at the family reunion in Naples to organize the old photographs.

Aloias met every spring to plant the memorial garden their ancestor had dreamed of.