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Guarpatha (Ghrita Kumarika) Aloe Vera Barbadensis

Aloe Vera is a type of cactus grown in India. The flesh from the leaves is used for topical and internal medicinal purposes.
The leaves are thick with serrated and spiny edges. The leaves are cut open and the flesh scooped out. The scooped out flesh is gel like substance used for medicine

Names

Latin name: Aloe Vera Barbadensis
English name: Aloe Vera
Sanskrit / Ayurveda name: Ghrita kumarika,Kumari
Hindi: Guarpatha

Ayurveda Properties

- Rasa: Pungent
- Virya: Cooling
- Vipaka: Bitter
- Guna: Heavy, unctuous, slimy
- Dosha: Balances Kapha and Pitta
 

Topical Use

-Treat burns, sun burn, dry skin, cuts, skin eruptions, insect bites, scars, eczema, psoriases, acne
- It soothes skin, reduce wrinkles and black circles around the eyes

- It is a common ingredient of many skin moisturizers, lotions, and cosmetics
 

Internal Medicine

- Aphrodisiac, diuretic

- Mild laxative
- Treat peptic ulcers
- Regulate menstruation cycle, help with menstruation cramps
- Regulate digestion, flush out toxins, help with Piles and Hemorrhoids
- Improve liver and kidney functions