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| Latin Names |
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.
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| 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.
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| Principal
Constituents |
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The leaves contain barbaloin, chrysophanol glycoside and the aglycone,
aloe-emodin.
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| Indications |
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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.
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| Product
Range |
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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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