Aloe Vera Scientific Name
Aloe barbadensis miller
Aloe Vera Other Names
English: Indian Aloe, True Aloe
Hindi: Ghee kumari, Ghritkumari
Sanskrit: Grita Kumari
Hindi: Ghee kumari, Ghritkumari
Sanskrit: Grita Kumari
What is Aloe Vera ?
Aloe vera is a common indoor succulent. It has fleshly green leaves that are filled with gelatinous sap. The sap is bitter in taste and is usually combined with other ingredients in Ayurvedic formulations that require ingestion. It is a soothing herb and is applied externally as skin treatment to prevent acne and treat sunburns. It adds bulk to the diet and helps in healthy bowel movement.
Aloe vera is a “queen” medicinal plant that is used in a variety of treatments especially to promote healthy digestion, skin and hair.
Common forms of Aloe Vera
Powder, Gel, Capsule, Juice
Aloe Vera is commonly used for:
- Acidity and Heartburn
- Maintaining youthful glowing skin.
- Treating skin burns and sunburns.
- Improving digestive health.
- Treating and preventing constipation
- Promoting oral health
- Treating acne, blemishes and skin discoloration
- Colitis
- Cellulite
- Eye Irritation
- Relieving anal fissures
- Sunburn
- Sciatica
- Vaginal Yeast Infections
- Gallbladder Problems
- Preventing and treating Baldness
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Menopause Problems
- Menstrual Difficulties
Aloe Vera Dosage
Gel: 15 mL daily for up to 42 days
Capsule: 600 mg daily for up to 8 weeks
Capsule: 600 mg daily for up to 8 weeks
Aloe Vera Side-effects and Warnings
Common side-effects: excessive intake can cause muscle weakness, diarrhea and cramping.
Not so common side-effects: Not Known
Pregnant and nursing mothers: Avoid, as Aloe Vera was found to cause miscarriage in some cases
Children: Not Known
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