Ghrita kumari
(Botanical Name - Aloe vera)



Origin of Herbs:

Aloe Vera is the one of the few natural substances that has been scientifically documented to work. Scientific research has been conducted on aloe Vera since 1935.There are more over 240 different types of aloe Vera growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, and America etc.

The original commercial use of aloe plant was in production of latex substance called Aloin, a yellow sap used for many years as a laxative ingredient. Aloe Vera gel has gained respect as a useful commodity that is used as a base for nutritional drinks, as a moisturizer, a healing agent in cosmetic and OTC drug. Every cosmetic counter carries shampoos and skin cream contains aloe vera, Aloe’s values lies in its ability to regenerate damaged tissues, which it dies with dramatic swiftness. Modern medicine has found new uses for aloe Vera like the fresh juice is employed as a salve for the treatment of radiation burn. The fresh juice also gives instant relief for minor burns and wounds.

The sticky fresh juice of aloe leaves serves as an emollient skin softening ingredients in many skin lotions and creams.

Healing options:   

The leaves of the plant possess many medicinal properties. They are useful in restoring the disordered processes or bleeding. They also promote and regulate the menstrual periods.


Liver Disorders :

The herb stimulates the liver and is useful in liver and spleen disorders. It can be used in jaundice and enlargement of liver. The pulp of one leaf should be administered with black salt and ginger every morning for 10 days in the treatment of such disorders.

Cold : 

The drug is valuable in colds and coughs. The juice of the roasted leaf should be taken with honey for treatment.

Rheumatism:

Indian aloe is useful in lumbago, sciatica and rheumatism

Indigestion:  

The herb is useful in stomach disorders. The leaves strengthen the functioning of stomach and promote its action

Skin Diseases :  (for details go to the topic of the month)

The use of the herb in treating inflamed and painful parts of the body is common in Indian medicine. The fresh juice from its leaves should be applied externally.

Ayurvedic supplements that contains Aloe Vera :

Kumariasava
Sundarikalpforte
Rajapravartani Bati