Basonym of Drug
Kumari
Main Synonym
- Gruhakanya
- Ghritakumarika
- Kanya
Regional Name
- Bengali: Ghrutkumari
- Gujarati: Kuvarpathu
- Hindi: Gheekunvar, Gavarpatha
- Kannada: Lolisara
- Tamil: Katalai
- Telugu: Kalabanda
- English: Aloe Vera
Botanical Name
Aloe barbadensis
Family
Liliaceae
Classification (Gana)
- Bhavprakash Nighantu: Guduchyadi Varga
- Kaiydeva Nighantu: Aushadhi Varga
- Raj Nighantu: Parpatadi Varga
External Morphology
A perennial small shrub
Useful Parts
- Stem (modified leaves)
Important Phytoconstituent
- Aloenin
- Aloctin
- Aloe-emodine
- Glycoside
- Chysophanol
- Alocutin
- Barbaloin
Rasa Panchak
- Rasa: Tikta
- Guna: Guru, Snigdha, Pichhila
- Virya: Shita
- Vipaka: Katu
Action
Kaphavatahara
Therapeutic Indication
- Bhedana (drastic purgative)
- Vrushya (aphrodisiac)
- Brumhana (bulk promoting)
- Chakshushya (good for eyes)
- Pleehagna (treat splenomegaly)
Therapeutic Uses
- Kamla - Fresh juice of Kumari is beneficial in jaundice.
- Vibandh - Fresh juice/pulp taken in the morning on an empty stomach is beneficial for constipation.
- Dagdha Vrana - Aloe vera juice is applied on burns immediately for soothing and healing.
Dose
- Juice: 10-20 ml
- Aqueous Extract: 125-250 mg
Formulations
- Kumari Ghan
- Kumari Asava
- Rajahpravartini Vati
- Kumari Taila
Adverse Effect
Not Known
Remedial Measure
Not required