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'''Aloe vera''' is a plant species of the genus Aloe. It grows wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. Aloe is also used for decorative purposes and grows successfully indoors as a potted plant.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Stomach ulcers}}, {{Uses|Depression}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Inflamed skin}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Skin disease}}, {{Uses|Menstrual disturbance}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
  
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
  
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'''Aloe Vera''' is a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 60–100 cm (24–39 in) tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. The margin of the leaf is serrated and has small white teeth. The flowers are produced in summer on a spike up to 90 cm (35 in) tall, each flower being pendulous, with a yellow tubular corolla 2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 in) long. Like other Aloe species, Aloe Vera forms arbuscular mycorrhiza, a symbiosis that allows the plant better access to mineral nutrients in soil.
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==Chemical Composition==
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Aloe vera includes amino acids, anthraquinones, enzymes, minerals, vitamins, lignins, monosaccharide, polysaccharides, salicylic acid, saponins, and sterols.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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Aloe vera is used on facial tissues where it is promoted as a moisturiser and anti-irritant to reduce chafing of the nose. Cosmetic companies commonly add sap or other derivatives from Aloe vera to products such as makeup, tissues, moisturizers, soaps, sunscreens, incense, shaving cream, or shampoos. A review of academic literature notes that its inclusion in many hygiene products is due to its "moisturizing emollient effect".
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|sa=Ghritakumari|en=Aloe vera|hi=Gheekumari|kn=Lolesara|ml=Kattar vazha|ta=Kathalai|te=Kalabanda}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
  
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter)
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===Guna===
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Guru (heavy), Snigda (unctous)
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===Veerya===
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Sheeta (cold)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Triangular|The tissue in the center of the aloe-veraAloe leaf contains a gel which yields the aloe gel}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Triangular|7–10 mm|The fruit is the triangular capsule containing numerous seeds||Many|Fruiting season: August-December}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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[[Orthonil]], [[Karphoora Shilajit Bhasma]], [[Kantavallaba Rasa]], [[Kumar Kalyana Rasa]], [[Kumariyasava]], [[Chaturbuja rasa]], [[Chaturbukha rasa]], [[Chintamani Chaturmukha rasa]], [[Chitrataila]], [[Jyotishmati taila]], [[Nagabhasma]], [[Pradaraantaka Rasa]], [[Purnachandrodaya]], [[Brihat vatachintamani rasa]], [[Manjishtaadi Taila]], [[Makaradvaja Sindhoora]], [[Mahaavangeshwara rasa]], [[Mensofit]], [[Rajata Loha rasayanam]], [[Rasaraaja Rasa]], [[Raasanaadi Churna]], [[Lumital]], [[Leucofit]], [[Lohabhasma]], [[Skarid]], [[Sutikaabharana rasa]], [[Senovila]], [[Herbolax]]<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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It is a perennial plant, growing to the hight of 1½ - 2½ ft. Its leaves are long and thick, juicy with a wheel like phylotaxy. The two sides of the leaves have thorny structure with a thorny tip.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Temperate region}}, {{Commonly seen|Waste fields}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Aloe vera leaf.jpg|Leaf
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File:" 13 - ITALY - Aloe Vera gel Juice extract - organic BIO italian cosmetics or supply food focus on.JPG|Gel
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File:Alloevera.jpg|Whole herb
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File:Aloe vera (4759242525).jpg|Flowers
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File:Aloe vera 2019-04-16 0767.jpg|Buds
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File:Aloe vera 2.jpg|Leaves
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File:Aloe Vera Flower.jpg|Flowers
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File:Aloe vera MHNT.BOT.2011.3.95.jpg|Seeds
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File:Starr-091222-1015-Aloe massawana-fruit-Honokanaia-Kahoolawe (24362398294).jpg|Capsules
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.herballegacy.com/Baldwin_Chemical.html Chemical constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.ecoindia.com/flora/trees/aloe-vera-plant.html Plant description]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Agrimonia_eupatoria Practical palnts]</ref>
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<ref name="Uses">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:309</ref>
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<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">"Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2" by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.619, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru.</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://draxe.com/aloe-vera-benefits/ Aloe Vera Benefits: Heal Skin, Constipation & Immune System]
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* [http://homeguides.sfgate.com/aloe-tropical-plant-67510.html Aloevera on homeguides.sfgate.org]
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* [http://www.twineagles.org/medicinal-uses-of-aloe-vera.html Medicinal Uses of Aloe Vera]
 
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Latest revision as of 17:52, 26 June 2023

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a plant species of the genus Aloe. It grows wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. Aloe is also used for decorative purposes and grows successfully indoors as a potted plant.

Uses

Asthma, Stomach ulcers, Depression, Diabetes, Skin eruptions, Blotches, Pimples, Inflamed skin, Indigestion, Liver disorders, Jaundice, Skin disease, Menstrual disturbance.[1]

Parts Used

Leaves[2]

Chemical Composition

Aloe vera includes amino acids, anthraquinones, enzymes, minerals, vitamins, lignins, monosaccharide, polysaccharides, salicylic acid, saponins, and sterols.[3]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Lolesara
Hindi Gheekumari
Malayalam Kattar vazha
Tamil Kathalai
Telugu Kalabanda
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Ghritakumari
English Aloe vera

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Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter)

Guna

Guru (heavy), Snigda (unctous)

Veerya

Sheeta (cold)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Triangular The tissue in the center of the aloe-veraAloe leaf contains a gel which yields the aloe gel

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Yellow 5-20 Flowers Season is June - August

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Triangular 7–10 mm The fruit is the triangular capsule containing numerous seeds Many Fruiting season: August-December

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Orthonil, Karphoora Shilajit Bhasma, Kantavallaba Rasa, Kumar Kalyana Rasa, Kumariyasava, Chaturbuja rasa, Chaturbukha rasa, Chintamani Chaturmukha rasa, Chitrataila, Jyotishmati taila, Nagabhasma, Pradaraantaka Rasa, Purnachandrodaya, Brihat vatachintamani rasa, Manjishtaadi Taila, Makaradvaja Sindhoora, Mahaavangeshwara rasa, Mensofit, Rajata Loha rasayanam, Rasaraaja Rasa, Raasanaadi Churna, Lumital, Leucofit, Lohabhasma, Skarid, Sutikaabharana rasa, Senovila, Herbolax[2]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

It is a perennial plant, growing to the hight of 1½ - 2½ ft. Its leaves are long and thick, juicy with a wheel like phylotaxy. The two sides of the leaves have thorny structure with a thorny tip.[5]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Temperate region, Waste fields.

Photo Gallery

  • Leaf

  • Gel

  • Whole herb

  • Flowers

  • Buds

  • Leaves

  • Flowers

  • Seeds

  • Capsules

References

  1. ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:309
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2" by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.619, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru.
  3. ↑ Chemical constituents
  4. ↑ Plant description
  5. ↑ Practical palnts

External Links

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