Botanical name : Aloe vera
Family : Asphodelaceae
Tamil : கற்றாழை
Aloe vera is a short stemmed plant rich in medicinal value.
Location
It is seen throughout India but common in Kanyakumari, Tropic & Sub tropical areas, and is abundant in South India.
Dosage for use
Orally – 500mg daily (powder)
Burns – 0.5% gel (thick piece)
Diabetes – 1 tablespoon daily (juice)
The important medicinal uses are as follows:
- Rich in vitamins, minerals &antioxidants
- Wound healing
- Antibacterial
- Dental plaque healing
- Cures canker sores
- Prevent mouth ulcers
- Reduces constipation
- Heals skin wrinkles
- Reduce erythema & dermatitis
- Enhance insulin secretion &reduces blood glucose in diabetic patients
- Reduces depression and enhance memory power
- Prevent gastro oesophageal reflux disease(GERD)
- Inhibit proliferation of human breast & cervical cancers.
- Prevent body dehydration
- Cures irritable bowel syndrome of stomach(IBS)
- Heals anal fissures
- Reduces oxidative stress
- Cures vomiting & nausea
- Prevent dermatitis
- Strengthen the immune system