Aloe vera-Nature's miracle plant

摘要

Aloe veta L (Aloe barbedemis Mill) commonly called quarganda has been known to herbalists and medical folklorists for centuries as the 'medicinal plant' or 'the potted physician'. Aloe is known by different names in different languages of our countrysuch as Ghikanvar, Kunvar, Ghrit Kumari Kunvar pata, Ghiqwara etc. This cactus-like plant posses green dagger-shaped leaves which are filled with a clear, viscous gel rich in constituents which make it a master healing plant Due to its multifarious usesit was taken to North America from Africa in the sixteenth century, whereas it has been used in India since times immemorial. The first known written documentation of Aloe's properties dates back to 2200 BC within the city of Nippur; India which described the use of its leaves as laxative agent. It is called Kumari in Ayurveda and is mentioned in the Atharva-veda as the silent healer. In recent decades, medical research has confirmed and extended many of the health claims Here is a very brief review ofits medically tested benefits.