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Aloe vera - Ghritakumari

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List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
[[File:Aloe Vera (Medicinal Aloe) FlowerAlloevera.jpg|thumb|right|''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==
{{Uses|asthmaAsthma}}, {{Uses|stomach Stomach ulcers}}, {{Uses|depression,Depression}}, {{Uses|diabetesDiabetes}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|inflamed Inflamed skin}}, {{Uses|InDigestionIndigestion}}, {{Uses|Liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Skin disease}}, {{Uses|Menstrual disturbance}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Leaves}}.<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
==Chemical Composition==
Aloe vera include: includes amino acids, anthraquinones, enzymes, minerals, vitamins, lignins, monosaccharide, polysaccharides, salicylic acid, saponins, and sterols.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|knsa=lolesaraGhritakumari|mlen=Chotthu kathalaiAloe vera|sahi=Gheekumari|takn=KathalaiLolesara|teml=Kattar vazha|hita=GheekuvarKathalai|ente=Indian AloeKalabanda}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
==Properties==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|triangularTriangular|The tissue in the center of the aloe-veraAloe leaf contains a gel which yields the aloe gel}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|triangularTriangular|7–10 mm|The fruit is the triangular capsule containing numerous seeds||manyMany|Fruiting season: August-December}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka 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]] as ''root juice extract'', [[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"/>
==Where to get the saplings==
==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.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslandsTemperate region}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and Waste fields}}.
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
File:Aloe barbadensisvera leaf.jpg|LeafFile:" 13 - ITALY - Aloe Vera gel Juice extract - organic BIO italian cosmetics or supply food focus on.JPG |Gel File:Alloevera.jpg|Whole herbFile:Aloe barbedeusevera (4759242525).jpg|FlowersFile:Aloe vera 2019-Jardin botanique de Kandy04-16 0767.jpg|Buds  File:Aloe fieldsvera 2.jpg|Leaves  File:Aloe in the GardenVera Flower.jpg|Flowers  File:Aloe plant leafvera MHNT.BOT.2011.3.95.jpg|Seeds  File:Starr-091222-1015-Aloe Vera massawana-fruit-Honokanaia-Kahoolawe (1524362398294).jpegjpg|Capsules
</gallery>
==References==
 
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.herballegacy.com/Baldwin_Chemical.html "chemical Chemical constituents"]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[http://www.ecoindia.com/flora/trees/aloe-vera-plant.html "plant Plant description"]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Agrimonia_eupatoria Practical palnts]</ref><ref name="practical palntsUses">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:309</ref><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>
</references>
==External Links==
* [https://draxe.com/aloe-vera-benefits/ Aloe Vera Benefits: Heal Skin, Constipation & Immune System]
* [http://homeguides.sfgate.com/aloe-tropical-plant-67510.html aloevera Aloevera on homeguides.sfgate.org]
* [http://www.twineagles.org/medicinal-uses-of-aloe-vera.html Medicinal Uses of Aloe Vera]
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Xanthorrhoeaceae]]

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