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ALOE The Cooling Healer — “Ghritakumari / Kumari” Aloe is one of the most revered medicinal plants in Ayurveda and traditional systems worldwide. Known for its Sheetala (cooling), Mridu (gentle), Deepana-Pachana (digestive), and Rasayana properties, Aloe supports digestion, liver function, skin health, hormonal balance, and overall rejuvenation. It is especially valued for its Pitta-pacifying and wound-healing actions. CLASSICAL AYURVEDIC REFERENCES 1. Charaka Samhita • Described in Chikitsa Sthana as Bhedana, Deepana, Yakrit-uttejaka (mild purgative, digestive, liver stimulant). • Used in Virechana therapies for Pitta disorders. • Considered beneficial in Yakrit vikara (liver disorders), Arsha (piles), and Udara roga. 2. Sushruta Samhita • Mentioned for Vrana-ropana (wound healing), Daha prashamana (relieves burning sensation). • Used externally for burns, ulcers, skin diseases, and inflammation. 3. Bhavaprakasha Nighantu • Listed under Guduchyadi varga. • Described as Kumari – Balya, Rasayana, Pittahara, Yonidoshahara. • Highly praised for female reproductive health and rejuvenation. CLASSICAL STORY / TRADITIONAL ANALOGY In Ayurvedic tradition, Kumari symbolizes eternal youth and regeneration. Ancient physicians compared Aloe to Amrita for the skin and liver, stating that just as the moon cools the earth, Aloe cools the overheated Pitta in the body. Sages prescribed Aloe juice regularly to Rishis, women, and kings for: • Maintaining youthfulness • Supporting digestion and liver health • Enhancing vitality and longevity BOTANICAL INFORMATION OF ALOE • Scientific Name: Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. • Family: Asphodelaceae • Order: Asparagales • Genus: Aloe • Species: vera Common Names • Sanskrit: Kumari, Ghritakumari • Hindi: Ghritkumari • English: Aloe vera • Tamil: Kathalai • Telugu: Kalabanda • Malayalam: Kattarvazha • Kannada: Lolisara • Bengali: Ghritokumari SYNONYMS IN CLASSICAL NIGHANTUS • Kumari – Promoter of youth and fertility • Ghritakumari – Cooling like ghee, rejuvenating • Visala – Wide therapeutic utility • Kanyasara – Essential for female health MORPHOLOGY OF ALOE • Plant Type: Perennial succulent herb • Height: 30–60 cm • Leaves: Thick, fleshy, lance-shaped with serrated margins • Gel: Transparent, mucilaginous inner pulp • Flowers: Yellow tubular flowers on long spikes • Roots: Fibrous ECOLOGICAL PREFERENCES • Climate: Tropical to subtropical, dry climate • Soil: Sandy, well-drained soil • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade • Water Requirement: Low (drought tolerant) • Altitude: Sea level to 1,500 m GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION • India: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh • Worldwide: Africa, Middle East, USA, Mexico, Mediterranean regions AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES (RASA–GUNA–VIRYA–VIPAKA) • Rasa: Tikta (bitter), Madhura (sweet) • Guna: Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous), Picchila (slimy) • Virya: Śīta (cooling) • Vipaka: Madhura • Dosha Effect: o Pitta hara (strong) o Vata pacifying (when used with ghee) o Kapha increasing in excess THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS (KARMA) 1. Rasayana – Rejuvenative, anti-aging 2. Yakrit-uttejaka – Liver stimulant 3. Deepana–Pachana – Improves digestion & metabolism 4. Virechana – Mild purgative 5. Vrana-ropana – Heals wounds and burns 6. Twachya – Improves skin health 7. Yonidoshahara – Supports female reproductive health INDICATIONS • Digestive: Constipation, acidity, IBS, poor digestion • Liver: Fatty liver, hepatitis, sluggish liver • Skin: Burns, wounds, acne, eczema, psoriasis • Female Health: PCOS, menstrual irregularities, uterine health • Metabolic: Diabetes, obesity (Pitta-related) • Inflammatory Conditions: Burning sensation, ulcers MODERN PHYTOCHEMISTRY & PHARMACOLOGY Major Constituents • Polysaccharides (Acemannan) • Anthraquinones (Aloin, Emodin – in latex) • Vitamins A, C, E, B12 • Minerals (Zn, Mg, Ca) • Amino acids & enzymes Pharmacological Actions • Anti-inflammatory • Hepatoprotective • Immunomodulatory • Antioxidant • Wound healing • Mild laxative (latex portion) CULTIVATION DETAILS • Propagation: Offshoots (suckers) • Planting Time: February–March / July–August • Spacing: 45 × 45 cm • Irrigation: Minimal • Harvesting: Leaves after 8–10 months CLASSICAL DOSAGE • Fresh Juice (Swarasa): 10–20 ml/day • Gel (Pulp): 5–10 g/day • Powder (Churna): 250–500 mg • Processed Aloe (Kumari Asava, Ghrita): As prescribed ALOE FORMULATIONS – BHARTIYA AYURVEDIC PHARMACY Bhartiya Ayurvedic Pharmacy prepares Aloe (Kumari) formulations strictly according to classical Ayurvedic texts such as Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Bhavaprakasha Nighantu. These formulations preserve Aloe’s cooling, rejuvenating, liver-supportive, and skin-healing properties. Key Uses • Liver detox & digestive balance • Skin and hair nourishment • Female reproductive health • Metabolic and Pitta disorders • Rasayana & longevity support ALOE CAPSULE Bhartiya Ayurvedic Pharmacy Aloe Capsules are prepared using purified Aloe extract/powder, following classical Ayurvedic processing methods. Key Benefits • Supports liver and digestive health • Helps regulate bowel movements • Promotes healthy skin and hair • Supports hormonal and reproductive balance • Acts as a natural Rasayana Dosage • Adults: 1–2 capsules twice daily with lukewarm water • Best taken on empty stomach or as advised by physician Safety & Precautions • Safe for long-term use under guidance • Avoid during pregnancy unless prescribed • Excess use may cause loose stools Formulation Highlights • 100% pure Aloe vera • No preservatives or additives • Classical Ayurvedic processing