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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

15) Indian Aloe



Brief Description:
Aloe is used for both ornamental as well as medicinal purpose. It is short stemmed and the spiny-toothed leaves are very succulent or juicy. The drooping flowers are yellow in color. When the plant is mature,, from the middle an erect stalk grows which is a meter in height. The fruit is an oval capsule containing numerous seeds. 

Medicinal Use:
  • Promotes the menstrual flow.
  • Softens swollen parts and relieves pain in muscles.
  • Works as a good laxative.
  • Kills or expels worms from the body.
  • Best for skin problems.
  • Heals wounds and fresh cuts.
  • Soothes burns, cures eczema and falling hair.
  • Useful in eye diseases.
  • Checks the growth of tumor, enlargement of the spleen, liver complaints, asthma, leprosy and jaundice.

How to Use:
  • The juice of the leaves, applied externally, is soothing in case of burns, wounds and cuts,, eczema, and falling hair.
  • The leaf pulp is recommended for first four and last above medicinal uses.
  • The cuticle removed from the leaves can be applied as a suppository in cases of hemorrhoids or piles.
  • Drinking the aloe juice purifies the blood and cleans the skin.

Parts Used:
  • The leaves and the pulp.

Dose:
  • As indicated above.


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