Kumari

Description

It is one of the ayurveda medicinal plants widely using worldwide as hairtonic more than 50 species of plants are present in this genus.The extract kumari sara in English it called Elio,used for helminthiasis ,local application of painful swellings,chronic ulcer and ophthalmia. It is a perennial plant with a short stem. Leaves- 30-60cm long,erect,crowded in a basal rosette,juicy,glaucous-green,narrow lanceolate,margins with spiny teeth. Flowers - Yellow,in densely racemes Fruits - loculicidal capsule

Useful Parts

Leaf pulp juice, dried leaf pulp

Benefits

1. May Aid in Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD):Patients with Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease experience symptoms like heartburn, flatulence, food regurgitation, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, etc. Aloe vera syrup, when consumed, has shown a reduction in the frequency of most of the symptoms of GERD. 2. Supports Digestive Health: Aloe vera juice acts as a natural laxative, promoting regular bowel movements and aiding in the treatment of conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). 3. Helps to Detox Our Body: The benefits of drinking aloe vera juice are numerous, but consuming it on an empty stomach helps in removing toxins from the body. It also cleans our digestive system. Thus, aloe vera helps in naturally detoxifying our body. 4. Good for Oral Health: Aloe vera-based mouthwashes can reduce dental plaque and soothe inflamed gums. The antimicrobial activity of aloe vera also helps fight off oral cavity infections. 5. Helps Regulate Blood Sugar Levels: Consuming aloe vera drink may be beneficial in reducing blood sugar levels.Aloe Vera has been found to be useful in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Pharmacological Action

Anthraquinone glycosides known as Aloin ,in small doses act as a tonic to the digestive system,and at higher doses become a strong purgative as well as increase colonic secretions amd peristaltic contractions. Aloe produces pelvic congestion and is used for uterine disorders,generally with Fe and carminatives. Aloe gel can inhibit bradykinin,a pain producing agent C-glycosyl chromone appears to reduce topical inflammation Aloe gel also shows or inhibits the synthesis of thromboxane,which may accelarate the healing of burns.

Rasapancakam

Rasa: Tikta

Guna: Guru, Snigdha, Pichila

Virya: Sita

Vipaka: Katu

Dosha Karma: Vata shamaka