| 1. Names:
 Sanskrit: |
Ghrita kumari, kumari |
|
|
| English:
|
Aloe Vera |
|
| Botanical: |
Aloe barbadensis |
|
| Hindi: |
Guarpatha, ghikanvar |
|
| Telugu: |
Kalabanda |
|
| Common
names: |
Curacao Aloe Barbadoes Aloe, Lily
of the Desert lolisara: kumari korphad chirukuttali
|
|
| Family
name: |
Liliaceae |
|
2. Parts used:
Contents: Anthraquinone glycosides. Barbaloin is the
major active constituent. Aloes also contain isobarbalin,
aloe-emodin, resins, aloetic acid, homonataloin aloe-sone,
chrysophanic acid, chrysamminic acid, galactouronic acid,
choline choline salicylate, saponins, mucopolysacchrides,
glucosamines, hexuranic acid, coniferyl alchohol.
3. Properties and Action According to Indigenous
Medical Systems:
- Rasa: Bitter
- Vipaka: Spice
- Veerya: Seetaveerya
4. Uses:
- It is Purgative. Anti-cancer.
- It relieves syndromes of candida fungal infections.
- It is a good remedy for spleenic disorders.
- It cures constipation, and eye disorders.
- It relives hypertension, menstrual cramps.
- It clears skin diseases and it acts as antiwrikle.
- It controls over acidity and spleen enlargement.
- Stimulates intestinal motility.
- Supports kidney functioning.
- Cleanses digestive track.
- Relives nausea.
5. Names due to Physical properties:
- Kanta patra: The leaves of this plant are with spines.
- Tikta: Which is bitter in taste.
6. Names due to Medical properties:
- Pradarahari: Which cures menstrual disorders.
7. Reference:
Vasthu guna deepika, Sarngadhara samhita, Vasthu guna prakashika,
Chakradatta, Susrutam,
Basavrajeeyam, Bhavaprakashika, Vangacena, Charakasamhita,
Vagvatamu,Hareetasamhita, Srijanakalpavalli
|
