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Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis Miller
Family: Asphodelaceae
English Name: Lily of the desert,Burn plant, First aid plant
Malayalam Name: Kattarvazha
Hindi Name: Ghikumar
It is a succulent herb with fleshy,grey- green leaves arranged in a rosette at the base of a short stem.The leaves often show white spots on their surfaces.It produces tall,branched stalks with yellow,tube - like flowers in spring and summer season. It is native to arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula and is adapted to dry conditions with specialized water-storing tissues in its leaves.
Aloe Vera Gel, aloe vera Latex(yellow latex)
1. Helps Lower Blood Sugar: In oral supplements, aloe vera has been shown to help with diabetes management. It may improve insulin sensitivity and support pancreatic function. The pancreas helps make insulin, a hormone that removes glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream. 2. May Support Digestion: When consumed orally, aloe vera has been shown to help with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These conditions cause long-term inflammation of the digestive tract. 3. May Improve Skin Health: Aloe vera is used in medicines and skincare products—often in gels and creams.It has shown moisturizing and wound-healing properties when you apply it directly to your skin.When applied to the skin, aloe might reduce symptoms of common conditions like acne and burns. 4. May Strengthen Your Bones:Aloe vera compounds like aloin may protect your bones and slow the progression of osteoporosis (bone loss).
Aloin,Aloe-emodin can inhibit inflammatory pathways,making it useful for inflammatory conditions and reducing inflammation in skin irritation Immunomodulatory - Polysaccharides like acetylated mannan in the gel can stimulate the immune system,aiding in overall immune defense. Anti-microbial - It possesses anti- bacterial and anti-septic properties that can help combat infections and promote overall immune defense. Purgative /Laxative - Partly attributed to its Anthraquinone content. Anti-oxidants - Vitamins A,C,E along with phenolic compounds neutralize harmful free radicals and protect against oxidative damage,contributing to its overall health promoting effects.
Rasa: Tikta
Guna: Guru, Snigdha, Pichila
Virya: Sita
Vipaka: Katu
Dosha Karma: Tridosha hara
