Known for its healing properties for at least 5,000 years. Ghritkumari or Aloe barbadensis is famous with a name, Aloe vera. There are evidences that it is widely used since ancient times. Alexander and Christopher Columbus used aloe vera to treat wounds of the soldiers. Kumari is mentioned in ancient texts also such as in Vedas (600 BC), Samhitas (1500-600 AD), Nighantus and more.
Aloe Vera Benefits
Treating Skin Conditions, Such as Acne, Psoriasis etc. Promotes the elasticity of skin, making the skin glow naturally.
Aloe Vera Juice helps to alkalize the body, balances acid production, treats constipation and cure ulcers.
Cure burns, protection from UV damage, cure other skin disorders and moisturizes the skin.
It helps in hair growth, strengthens hair, controls greasy hair and helps an itchy scalp.
Aloe Vera Juice stabilize blood sugar level, hence is good for diabetes.
Lessen several symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including heartburn, belching, and vomiting.
Improve dental and oral health.
Controls the levels of cholesterol and oxidative stress.
Antiseptic, helps to kill many of viruses and bacteria.
Inside Aloe Vera
Anatomy of Aloe Vera:
- Leaves: Aloe Vera has thick, succulent leaves arranged in rosettes. These leaves store water, nutrients, and the plant’s active compounds.
- Gel: The inner portion of the Aloe Vera leaf contains a clear, mucilaginous gel, which is the most valuable part of the plant. It is rich in active compounds and used for various medicinal and cosmetic purposes.
- Latex: Just beneath the outer skin of the leaf lies a yellowish substance known as latex or aloin. This latex has laxative properties and is not typically used in cosmetics.
Active Components:
- Vitamins: It is a source of vitamins A, C, and E, which act as antioxidants and support skin health. It also contains vitamin B12, folic acid, and choline.
- Enzymes: Contains enzymes like amylase and lipase that aid in digestion and break down sugars and fats.
- Minerals: Provides minerals like calcium, magnesium, and zinc, essential for various bodily functions.
- Polysaccharides: Aloe Vera gel contains various polysaccharides, such as acemannan, which have immune-stimulating and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Anthraquinones: Provides 12 anthraquinones, which are phenolic compounds traditionally known as laxatives. Aloin and emodin act as analgesics, antibacterials and antivirals.
- Hormones: Auxins and gibberellins that help in wound healing and have anti-inflammatory action.
- Amino Acids: The gel contains several amino acids, including all eight essential amino acids, necessary for protein synthesis.
Bhavprakash nighantu edition of 1998: verse 230, page no-419-421.
It states the names and the properties of Ghritkumari. It is known as kumari, Gruha Kanya, kanya and Ghritkumarika.
It is purgative in nature with cold potency, bitter and sweet in taste, good for eyes, rejuvenating, provides strength to the body, aphrodisiac and balances vata.
It manages spleen and liver disorders, kapha fever, skin burns, skin diseases and blood impurities.
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