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Aloe barbadensis Mill.

Aloe barbadensis Mill.

Aloe barbadensis Mill. is also known as Aloe perfoliata Linn. var. vera Linn., Aloe vera Auct. non Mill. belongs to Liliaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Sibr Saqutari.

The English name for this herb is Aloes.

The Urdu names for this herb are Ailwa , Airio, Airwa, Musabbar.

Warning: Excessive use of Aloe encourages haemorrhoids. Applies as vaginal suppository it may act as abortive.As it may cause intestinal irritation, thus referred as harmful when used in piles.

Description

Aloe barbadensis Mill. is a herb, pea-green in color, is evergreen, suberrect, branched

Aloe barbadensis Mill.'s Leaves size is usually 30-50 cm long and 10 cm broad at the base

Aloe barbadensis Mill.'s Flowers yellow in color. Pendulous, imbricated, anthers somewhat exserted.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Aloe barbadensis Mill. are Abortifacient, Anti-constipative, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant , Anti-septic, Anti-ulcer, Anti-viral, Bacteriostatic, Cathartic, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Improves texture of skin, Laxative, Purgative, Skin protective against radiation, Spasmolytic, Stimulate Hair Growth, Stomachic, Vermifuge.

The pharmacological actions of Aloe barbadensis Mill.'s Extract of Leaf are Anthelmintic, Cathartic, Detersive, Emmenagogue, Local Inflammations, Purgative, Resolvent, Skin aid / Cosmetic.

The pharmacological actions of Aloe barbadensis Mill.'s Pulp are Prevents against Ultra Violet Radiation, Soothing and emollient.

Indications

The indications of Aloe barbadensis Mill. are Constipation, Wounds, Diabetes, Minor Burns, Intestinal Infection.

The indications of Aloe barbadensis Mill.'s Extract of Leaf are Cephalic Malhumours, Liver Malhumours, Atrabilious Disorders, Stomach Malhumours, Dysmenorrhoea.

The indication of Aloe barbadensis Mill.'s Gel is Chronic Ulcers.

The indications of Aloe barbadensis Mill.'s Pulp are Chronic Ulcers, Glandular Swellings, Cough, General Painful Inflammations, Sunburn, Local Inflammations, Cold.

The indication of Aloe barbadensis Mill.'s Root is Colic.

The indication of Aloe barbadensis Mill.'s Tubers is Breasts Inflammation.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Aloe barbadensis Mill. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Taste: Bitter.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb125.000 – 500.000 mgN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Aloe barbadensis Mill. is used in the preparation of Hab-Ayaraj, Hab-Mudir, Hab-Shabyar, Hab-Sibr, Hab-Tinkar, Halwa-i-Ghaikwar, Kuhl Khar Mohra, Kushta Bussad, Kushta Gaodanti, Kushta Khubs al-Hadid, Kushta Tila Kalan, Ma'jun Talkh.

Substitutes

The substitute of Aloe barbadensis Mill. is Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Aloe barbadensis Mill. are Amino Acids, Anthraquinone Glycosides, Antibiotic Principles, Cinnamic Acid, Enzymes, Essential Oil, Free Anthraquinones, Gel, Glucomannan, Organic Acids, Resins, Salicylic Acid, Saponins, Steroids.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Aloe barbadensis Mill. are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Rosa damascena Miller.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Aloe barbadensis Mill.. (work in progress)