Bhringaraj – भृंगराज
It is a short stemmed succulent herb. It has horizontally
creeping rhizomes.
The leaves are arranged in a rosette. They are succulent, thick,
fleshy, broad at the base and narrowing towards the apex. They
are light green, smooth with spiny prickles at the margin.
It can give an offset of rosette of leaves which eventually form a
new plant.
The flowers are borne on a long raceme inflorescence, with
younger flowers at the apex and older flowers below. They are
small, yellow to orange in color and tubular.
The fruit is a three angled capsule.
BOTANICAL NAME
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f
FAMILY
Asphodelaceae
FLOWERING
Rarely, October
FRUITING
Rarely, October
PROPAGATION
It can be propagated by seeds and vegetative cuttings
PLANT PART USED
Leaves
COMMON NAMES:
Aloe Vera, Medicinal Aloe, Burn Plant;
Hindi: Gheekumari;
Marathi: Khorpad;
Kannada: Lolesara, Tarana, Musaambra, Raktapavala, Raktabaale,
Seeme Kattaale;
Malayalam: Kattar Vazha, Cherukattazha;
Tamil: Kathalai;
Telugu: Kalabanda.
USES
It is used as a stomachic and a purgative.
It us used to treat skin problems like burns, wounds and
poultice for inflammations.
The mucilage of the leaves has a cooling effect and can be used
for sunburns.
It promotes healthy and well-nourished skin.
It helps in alleviating nausea.
It lowers blood sugar levels and is used to treat diabetes.
It helps to boost the immune system.
It has anti-aging properties and is used in many cosmetic
products.
It reduces dental plaque.
It is used in treatment of piles and intestinal fissures.
It has antimicrobial and anti-oxidant properties.
