Aloe vera: This medicine is a gift of Ayurveda, know its 20 medicinal uses (Benefits and usage)
Introduction of Aloe Vera:
What is Aloe Vera or Ghritkumari? (What is Aloevera? )
Ayurveda has gifted us many such medicines which are easily available. One of them is Aloe vera or Ghritkumari (aloevera). Everyone might be aware of its minor benefits but today we will tell you about its medicinal benefits which only a few people might know.
The surprising thing is that more than 400 species of this are found in the whole world but we get benefits from only four species. But the benefits we get from them are enough to keep a body healthy. We just have to find out those benefits or qualities which we can use in our life and get rid of diseases.
There are many beauty products made from aloe vera available in the market. Apart from this, its juice is also sold in the markets for consumption. Due to this, people have been able to know it more closely.
Aloe vera is mainly used for skin and constipation. By taking it with different anupaan, many other diseases can be cured. Let us introduce you in detail about this divine medicine, by knowing which you can also benefit.
External form (Morphology) of Gwarpatha of creation)
This aloe vera does not have any kind of stem. Its leaves are spread all around the root. The leaves are succulent. Their length can be up to 60 cm. There are thorns on the edges of the leaves which are somewhat fleshy. A red flower comes out from its middle. Its flowers and fruits appear between September and May.
Morphology of yellow flowered aloe vera
It is a plant with a short stem. Mainly its leaves are used. Its leaves are juicy from inside which are spread all around it. Its flower grows in the middle of its leaves which is yellow in colour.

Gwarpatha common names
Botanical name (Botanical Name | Aloe vera |
English (English) | Aloe vera, common aloe, common Indian aloe |
Hindi (Hindi) | gheekuar, aloe vera, gheegwar |
Sanskrit (Sanskrit) | Kumari, housewife, girl, aloe vera |
Other (Others) | Kunwar (Gujarati) Angani (Tamil) Aloe vera (Bengali) Korphad (Marathi) Korwa (Punjabi) |
Total (Family) | Liliaceae |
Ayurvedic properties of Aloe Vera (Gwarpatha) ayurvedic properties of
Shortcoming (Dosha) | pacifies cough and pitta |
Juice (Taste) | pungent |
Property (Qualities) | Guru (heavy), Snigdha (oily), Pichhil |
Semen (Potency) | cold |
Vipak(Post Digestion Effect) | pungent |
Other (Others) | Pain relief, ulcer healing, anti-inflammatory, blood purifier, diuretic |

Medicinal benefits and uses of Aloe Vera (Gwarpatha) its benefits and uses)
Consumption of aloe vera is beneficial in skin diseases (Gwarpatha for skin)
- The juicy part of the aloe vera leaves should be applied on burns. This reduces the burning sensation and pain and also prevents the formation of blisters after the burn.
- If the wound is not healing quickly, you can apply the juicy part of aloe vera on the wound. This will help in healing the wound. Its juice should be cooked or its paste should be applied on the wound. This also helps in healing the wound quickly.
- When boils are recurring or are not bursting, then by mixing turmeric powder and alum in it and binding it, the boils burst soon. Apart from this, you can also heat the pulp of aloe vera and bind it.
- To get rid of breast lumps, make a paste of its root, add some turmeric and warm it and tie it on the affected area. This will reduce the lumps.
- You can also use aloe vera to reduce swelling.
- Mixing catechu with aloe vera and applying it on ulcers is beneficial.
- You will benefit from peeling one side of aloe vera leaf and tying it on your nails.
- Aloe vera pulp can be used to eliminate acne, dry skin, wrinkles, dark spots, dark circles etc.
- To enhance facial glow, you can apply its pulp mixed with rose water and sandalwood.
- Rubbing its pulp on cracked heels is beneficial.
Aloe vera beneficial in constipation (Gwarpatha for constipation)
- Drinking its juice every morning provides relief from constipation. Its consumption makes the stool come out easily, which provides great relief in the problem of constipation.
In Diabetes Aloe vera (Gwarpatha for diabetes)
- By consuming Giloy's extract and Aloe vera's marrow together, diabetes remains under control. Apart from this, you can also consume its juice daily. This also gives benefits in diabetes.
Eliminate blood deficiency (Gwarpatha for anemia)
- It is common for a person recovering from a long illness to have anemia. Regular consumption of aloe vera increases the amount of blood in the body. If you also want to increase the amount of blood in the body or purify the blood, then consuming aloe vera is a good source.
Beneficial for hair (Gwarpatha for hair)
- Rub the aloe vera pulp on the roots of your hair and wash it off after some time. This will make your hair black and soft.
Aloe vera for eyes (Eyes's medicine)
- To get rid of irritation, redness etc. in the eyes, its pulp should be applied to the eyes like kajal. It provides coolness to the eyes and provides relief in eye disorders.
In stomach ache (Gwarpatha for stomach)
- For stomach ache, boiling the aloe vera root and sprinkling roasted asafoetida on it and then eating it is beneficial.
In urinary diseases (Gwarpatha for urinary disease)
- If there is a burning sensation and difficulty while urinating, then one should consume aloe vera juice mixed with sugar. This cures urinary diseases and provides relief to the patient.
in syphilitic lesions Aloe vera
- Applying the pulp extracted from the juicy leaves of Aloe Vera on syphilis wounds heals the wounds and provides relief in syphilis.
soothe arthritis (Gwarpatha for gout)
- If its marrow is consumed daily, it is beneficial in arthritis. It also provides relief in joint pain.
Eliminate fever and normalize body temperature (Gwarpatha for fever)
- By drinking decoction made from the root of Aloe Vera in the morning, afternoon and evening, the fever subsides and the body temperature becomes normal.
In Cough (Gwarpatha for cough)
- Taking ash made from aloe vera pulp and rock salt along with raisins twice a day also cures chronic cough.
In menstrual disorders (Gwarpatha for menstrual problem)
- Sprinkling the alkali of Palash on the pulp of Aloe Vera and consuming it in the morning and evening solves menstrual problems.
- If Kumarika Vati is taken from four days before menstruation till the end of menstruation, then it is beneficial. Apart from this, you can also take Rajapravartini Vati.
Eliminate earache and earworms Aloe vera
- Warm the aloe vera juice and put it in the ear which is not hurting. By doing this, the ear pain will subside soon. To kill insects, mix its pulp with water and put a few drops in it.
Consumption of aloe vera is beneficial in piles (Gwarpatha for piles)
- Grind ochre and aloe vera well and make a tablet out of it. Spreading it on cotton and tying it provides relief in both types of piles.
Consumption of aloe vera prevents enlargement of spleen (Gwarpatha for spleen)
- By consuming a mixture of turmeric and aloe vera juice, the enlargement of the spleen can be reduced. Along with this, this remedy can also be used for goiter.
For the liver Aloe vera (Gwarpatha for liver)
- When the liver becomes weak, mix aloe vera juice with honey and store it in a suitable container and keep it in the sun for seven days. After this, consuming it twice a day strengthens the liver. Excessive consumption of it can also cause diarrhea, so do not consume it in large quantities.
In Headache (Gwarpatha for headache)
- barberry Applying a lukewarm paste made from aloe vera powder and aloe vera pulp gives relief from headache.
Aloe vera relieves the problem of tumour
- Take out ghee and aloe vera pulp and mix it with harad powder and rock salt and mix it well. Taking this liquid twice a day cures tumour.
In Jaundice (Gwarpatha for jaundice)
- To cure jaundice, its juice should be put into the nose. You can use one or two drops of it.
Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of Gwarpatha)
- Root
- leaf
- Flower
Intake quantity (Dosage of )
- Juice -10-20 ml
- Powder – up to 3 grams
- Kwatha- 10-15 ml
aloe vera medicines
- Kumaryasav
- Kumarika Vati
- rajahpravartani vati
- Kumaripak