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English Names |
Sanskrit Names |
Hindi Names |
Aloe barbadensis Mill. /
Aloe vera
Tourn. ex Linn. (Liliaceae)
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Barbados Aloe,
Curacao Aloe,
Indian Aloe,
Jafarabad Aloe |
Ghrita-kumari, Kanya,
Kumari |
Ghee-kunwar,
Ghi-kuvar,
Gvar patha |
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 Habitat
It is found throughout India.
Morphology Description (Habit)
A coarse-looking perennial plant with a short
stem, found in a semi- wild state. The leaves are long,
erect and crowded in a basal rosette. They contain a sticky
juice, are glaucous-green and smooth except for the spiny
teeth on the margins; the flowers are yellow, in dense
racemes terminating the long scapes |
Principal Constituents
The leaves contain barbaloin, chrysophanol glycoside and the
aglycone, aloe-emodin.
Indications
The leaf juice forms the main source of the drug. Aloes have
long been in use for a host of diseases, particularly those
connected with the digestive system; they have also been
used for wounds, burns, dermatitis, cutaneous leishmaniasis
and other skin troubles. It is used in eye troubles, spleen
and liver ailments.
Product Range
Clarina, Diabecon (GlucoCare), Evecare (MenstriCare),
Acne-n-Pimple Cream, Antiseptic Cream, Anti-Wrinkle Cream,
Diaper Rash Cream, Face Moisturizing Lotion, Fairness Cream,
Gentle Face Wash Cream, Intensive Face Moisturizing Lotion,
Nourishing Skin Cream, Protective Sunscreen Lotion.
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