Aloe Vera Benefits, Research, Home Remedies, Side Effects
The beauty of Aloe Vera can be matched with the beauty of its health benefits. Aloe Vera benefits promotes prebiotics, is good for skin and also for intestines.
Botanical Name- Aloe Vera Chinensis, Aloe barbadensis Mill., Aloe indica, Aloe chinensis
Family Name- LILIACEAE (Rasona kula)
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Aloe Vera for hemorrhoids
Because of its mild laxative action and wound healing properties, a regular intake of mild doses of aloe vera in the form of capsule or juice, is very beneficial in hemorrhoids treatment.
Aloe Vera for heart
Aloe has blood thinning action. It is very useful against cholesterol. So, it is very useful in treating atherosclerosis (blood vessels clogged with clot and fat deposition).
Aloe Vera for women
Aloe Vera improves ovulation chances, it induces menstruation when used with other related Ayurveda medicines such as kaseesa and Tankana (purified borax) and hot potency herbs such as Asafoetida is useful to induce periods. This is the reason, it is used as an ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine to induce periods – Raja Pravartini vati tablet.
It improves hair quality, prevents hair fall, cures dandruff, also useful in acne and blemishes.
Aloe Vera for constipation
To relieve constipation, 10 grams of pulp is made into paste, added with 2 grams of rock salt, mixed well, and boiled to evaporate the water content. It is administered in a dose of 3 – 6 grams, once a day.
Aloe Vera flower balances Vata and Pitta Dosha, Guru (heavy) and is useful in worm infestation, infected wounds
Aloe Vera for Asthma
Aloe Vera leaf is heated on burning charcoal, cuticle is removed and pulp is scraped and squeezed in cloth to get the juice. One teaspoon of this juice is added with two drops of ghee and 4 drops of honey and licked hourly to relieve attacks of breathlessness and wheezing.
Aloe Vera for eyes
In case of redness and burning sensation of the eyes, 2 grams of above purified (dry roasted) alum powder is mixed with 20 grams of Aloe Vera pulp and tied into two boli in clean pieces of cloth. These cloth packs are tied on eyes and kept as it overnight while sleeping
They are removed next morning
By this eyes become clear, vision improves, redness and burning sensation get subsided.
Aloe Vera for diabetes
Five phytosterols of Aloe Vera have been identified with anti-diabetic activity (research)
Aloe Vera has been clinically proven for anti diabetic properties. (research)
It is a good anti oxidant and it maintains the healthy structure of the blood vessels. Both these are very vital in diabetic care. A diabetic patient often suffers from blood vessel related disorders and is in need of antioxidants. Hence, Aloe Vera is a very useful herb in diabetes management.
How to take Aloe Vera for diabetes?
Along with your current anti diabetic medication, you can use Aloe Vera as a vegetable in your diet.
Aloe Vera capsule – 2 – 4 per day can be consumed depending on the blood sugar levels, in consultation with your doctor.
Aloe Vera juice (sugar-less, natural) can be taken in a dose of 15 – 30 ml, mixed with same amount of water, based on your doctor’s advice. The dose depends on the blood sugar level.
Aloe Vera for diverticulitis
Question:
I understand that Aloe Vera juice helps patients with problem of diverticulitis. It is said that it can cure the diverticulitis. Can you tell me whether it is true and if so what should be the dosage and for how long it should be taken? Should it be diluted or taken straight? Does it also alleviate the pains caused by it during early in the morning before the bladder is emptied and bowel movement.
Answer:
How to Use Aloe Vera for Diverticulitis?
It will be wrong to say that Aloe Vera juice completely cures Diverticulitis. However, it relieves many of diverticulitis symptoms such as constipation (Aloe Vera is a mild laxative), abdominal pain and vomiting sensation. Regular adult dose of Aloe Vera juice is – 30 ml mixed with 30 ml of water, once or twice a day. It helps to relieve early morning pain before the bladder and bowels are emptied.
Aloe Vera side effects
Aloe Vera induces purgation and hence it is not ideal to take it during diarrhea.
Care should be exercised while using aloe in children and during lactation.
It is best to avoid it during pregnancy.
Aloe Vera juice benefits
Aloe Vera juice is good for the stomach, in skin diseases, and has antimicrobial properties.
It also acts as a blood thinning agent and detoxifies blood.
Daily dose is 30 – 50 ml, in a single or divided dose, before food.
Aloe Vera external application
External Application of Aloe Vera pulp:
The leaf pulp is useful to heal burn wounds, boils, acne, blisters, and allergic skin disorders.
Its pulp is added with turmeric powder and heated for a minute and this is applied externally.
The same paste can be applied over the mouth ulcers two or three times a day.
Oil prepared with Aloe Vera in sesame oil or olive oil base is very useful against diaper rashes.
Aloe Vera for excess dry mouth
- It helps to protect the sensitive tissue in the mouth and enhances the taste buds
- Drink ¼ cup of Aloe Vera juice daily to cure dry mouth
- Use its juice for rinsing your mouth once or twice daily
- Apply pure Aloe Vera gel around your mouth using a cotton swab. Leave it for a few minutes and then rinse your mouth with water. apply 3-4 times in a day.
Aloe Vera medicinal properties
Rasa (taste) – Tikta (bitter)
Guna (qualities) – Guru (heaviness), Snigdha (oily, unctuous), Picchila (sticky, slimy)
Vipaka- Katu – Undergoes pungent taste conversion after digestion.
Veerya – Sheeta – Cold potency
Effect on Tridosha – Balances all the three Doshas.
Part Used- Leaves
Dosage- Fresh juice 10-20 ml; Aqueous Extract 100-300 mg
Leaf pulp – 1 – 3 grams
Aloe vera Flowers
Quality (Guna) – Guru – Heavy
Effect on Doshas – Balances Vata and Pitta dosha
Action (Karma) – Relieves worm infestation – Krimihara
Traditional uses
Bhedani – Useful in constipation
Gulmahara – useful in abdominal tumors
Pleehahara – useful in spleen disorders, splenomegaly
Yakrut Vruddhihara – useful in hepatitis, hepatomegaly
Kapha Jwarahara – useful in fever
Granthihara – useful in small tumors, fibroids, lymphadenitis
Agnidagdha – useful in treating burn wounds
Visphotahara – relieves boils, blisters
Raktapittahara – Useful in bleeding disorders such as nasal bleeding, heavy periods, etc
Tvak Roga – useful in skin disorders, psoriasis.
Chakshushya – improves vision, good for eyes, useful in eye disorders
Vishahara – Anti toxic
Vatahara – useful in treating disorders of Vata Dosha imbalance such as neuralgia, paralysis, constipation, bloating, etc
Balya – improves strength and immunity
Vrushya – aphrodisiac, improves vigor
Rasayana – anti aging, causes cell and tissue rejuvenation
Pittaja Kasahara – useful in cough and cold of Pitta origin
Shwasahara – useful in treatment of asthma and chronic respiratory disorders.
Sanskrit Verses
Home remedy for skin glow
Article by Dr Ms Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu) PhD
Simple techniques will yield significant benefits, many a time. Good example for this is exudates of Aloe vera or aloe vera pulp.
Most of the people know and accordingly use Aloe vera pulp as a fresh moisturizer and skin softener. Also few believe regarding its glow enhancing effect.
Collection of exudate
How to get the exudates?
You can use aloevera pulp directly for this remedy. But if you have only one or two plants of aloe vera at home, then you cannot use the pulp on a daily basis, as it will last for only a few days.
Hence, it is ideal to get the pulp exudate from aloe vera leaves. This way, the plant is preserved for a longer period of time.
Here is a simple technique to obtain the exudates –
Utensils required – a sharp blade/knife
Spoon or sharp edged steel plate\Ingredients-Triphala powder (2-3 gram)
Method:
Preferably early in the morning (any time it can be carried) a gentle incision is made over the leaf, when the live plant is intact with soil (no necessary to separate the leaf from plant or to cut the plant).
Over the incised area one or two pinch of Triphala choorna (fine powder) is sprinkled. After a time duration of 10-15 minutes, yellow colored exudate oozes out of this incised portion of the leaf. This is collected with the help of a spoon or steel plate.
Alternatively, you can directly use aloe vera pulp for this remedy.
How to use it?
This fine exudate is applied over the face or acne scars, dark spots, black heads, regularly. If the pus is found over the lesions like infected acne, 1 gram of turmeric powder or neem powder can be mixed to the exudate and is applied.
Read related: Aloe vera uses
How often does it has to be applied?
Preferably 3 – 5 times in a day.
How long can it be practiced?
Expected results can be observed if this is practiced daily for 15-21 days.
Instead of going for a synthetic (chemical), costly cosmetics the above said kitchen remedy may be more safe, effective and cheaper.
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Classical Catergorization
Bhavaprakasha Nighantu – Guduchyadi varga
Kaiyadeva Nighantu – Aushadhi varga
Raja Nighantu – Parpataadi varga
Adulterants
Black actechu, Pieces of Iron and stones
Interaction with medicines, supplements
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
Can this medicine be continued while taking supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
With western
medicines
Seek your
doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western
(allopathic / modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern
medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is
best to take Allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then take the
Ayurvedic medicine.
Research
In vitro Antibacterial activity
Evaluation of biological and toxicological properties
Mode of usage
Its pulp is used in small quantities as a vegetable. But over-dosage should be avoided.
Its leaf is soaked in a cup of water overnight. Next day morning, the water is consumed.
Its extract in the form of a capsule / tablet is administered under medical supervision.
Its ready-to-use juices are available in the market.
Because of its anti dandruff properties, its dry powder or pulp is used in making anti dandruff hair oil
Ayurvedic medicines
Ayurveda medicines containing Aloe as ingredient:
Kumarayasav – used in abdominal distention, bloating, cough, cold, piles etc.
Raja Pravartini Vati – used in treating amenorrhea and scanty bleeding
Mukta Panchamrit Ras – used in the treatment of Chronic fever, phthisis , Emaciation, Cough etc
Karutha Gulika – used in treatment of headache.
Aloe Vera in preparing Bhasma
Aloe Vera is used in incinerating copper metal into Tamra Bhasma (Copper calx).
Similarly, it is used in preparing Pravala bhasma (coral), Shankha Bhasma (Conch Calx), Kapardika Bhasma (Cowries).
Aloe Vera as prebiotic
Acemannan and Fructans from Aloe Vera are found in Aloe Vera with prebiotic properties. An in vitro study conducted in Chile, proved their prebiotic property. These two chemicals boosted lactobacillus growth.
Fructans from Aloe Vera induced bacterial growth better than inulin (commercial FOS – fructooligosaccharides). Acemannan stimulated bacterial growth less than fructans, and as much as commercial FOS. (research).
Aloe Vera for weight loss
How to use Aloe Vera for weight loss?
1. Take half a teaspoon of aloe Vera pulp. Heat it a little. Add a teaspoon of honey to it. Take it at night.
2. Take half a teaspoon of Aloe Vera pulp. Heat it a little. Add a teaspoon of Triphala powder to it. Make a paste with half a teaspoon of honey. Swallow this paste up with a cup of water, at night after food.
Aloe Vera in amenorrhea
How can aloe vera be useful in amenorrhoea (no periods), while it is told to be useful in heavy periods as well?
Aloe vera is a coolant, and at the same time has pungency. It acts differently, when combined with different ingredients.
Aloe vera with hot ingredients – such as asafoetida and kaseesa (ferrous sulphate) can induce periods. Hence used in amenorrhoea. This is the reason, it is used as an ingredient in famous Ayurvedic medicine Raja Pravartini vati, used in treating scanty periods or delayed periods.
Mayo Clinic states that Aloe vera, if consumed along with warfarin (a blood thinning agent), can cause increased bleeding.
But this phenomenon is not seen if the aloe vera is made in a combination with astringent and coolant herbs such as Ashoka (Saraca indica) or Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa). In this case, the coolant effect (Sheeta guna of aloe vera dominates over its pungent action.
How can one combat the laxative effect of Aloe vera?
The laxative effect of aloe vera can be combated by using it along with cardamom or cumin seed powder.
Manufacturer:
Baidyanath Aloevera Juice manufactured by Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Pvt. Ltd.
Names in different languages
Hindi name- Gheekuvar
English Name- Indian Aloe
Telugu Name- Kalabanda
Kannada name- Lolisara, Lolesara
Malayalam Name- Kumari, Kattar Vazha
Tamil Name- Kathaazhai
Bengali Name – Ghrita Kumari
Botanical description
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Spermatophyta
Subphylum: Angiospermae
Class: Monocotyledonae
Order: Liliales
Family: Aloaceae
Genus: Aloe
Species: Aloe vera
Morphology
Aloe vera is a perennial herb with fleshy, succulent, green densely crowded leaves. It grows upto the height of 30 to 60 cm. Edges of leaves are sessile, serrated. Flowers are tubular and yellow in color. Fruits are triangular capsules and contain numerous seeds.
Useful part – Leaves
Distribution
Aloe vera grows mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Arab, Asia, Europe and America. In India, it is found in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Sanskrit Synonyms
Aloe Vera is called as Kumari in Sanskrit. Kumari refers to a young girl. This name has two derivations.
- It is used in diseases of young girls, like pimples and menstrual problems.
- The plant is beautiful and looks young even after it grows old. 🙂
Gruha Kanya, Sthula dala, Dirgha patra, Gandala.
Ambudhisrava, Vipulasrava – Having profuse gel in the leaves.
Maataa – It is like a mother to the patient.
Deerghapatrika – Having long leaves
Ghrita Kumarika – leaf having slimy pulp similar to ghee.
Amara, Ajara – Has rejuvenating and anti aging properties
Aloe Vera varieties
Different varieties- At present A. Vera chinensis, A. Barbadensis, A. Vera are mainly being used as Kumari. The author also noticed several other species of Aloe are being sold or cultivated in the name of Kumari in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Distribution
Cultivated throughout India.
A. Vera chinensis- smaller AsiTIC from, fleshy, Lanceolate leaves 30 cm long and re curved at tips, rounded beneath , blue green with white marking and whitish teeth; flowers orange.
Aloe Vera chemical constituents
Aloe- Emodin, aloctin A(Glycoprotein), Aloenin(bitter Glucoside), barbaloin, Chrysophanol Glycoside; Galactose, Mannose, Aldopentose, Aloesin, Aloeesone, b-sitosterol, Alocutin A & B etc.
(Reference: Illustrated Dravyaguna VIjnana, Vol. II, by Dr JLN Shastry)
Systemic action
External application – Anti inflammatory, Analgesic and wound healing. In Chronic non healing wounds its powder can be used for sprinkling. Its pulp mixed with Turmeric powder, made into hot and can be applied on inflamed wounds and in conditions like splenomegaly etc. Juice can be used as eye drops in conjunctivitis. Pulp is also beneficial in burning sensation on the scalp region or eye.
Digestive System – In lower dose it has carminative, digestive, Liver stimulants. Higher dose can cause purgation and . Also has Anthelmintic property. It has action on both small and large intestines. Increases the secretion of digestive enzymes and it causes smooth muscle contraction. Overdose can cause rectal bleeding. Indicated in Anorexia, Decreased digestive strength, constipation, Jaundice, Hepato – Splenomegaly, Helminthiasis etc.
Circulatory System – Purifies blood
Reproductive system – Aphrodisiac. Increases the blood circulation to uterus. Causes uterine muscle contraction. Indicated in Amenorrhea.
Excretory system – Juice is indicated in Dysuria
Tvak -= Beneficial in various types of skin disorders
Tapakrama – Jvaraghna (Jirnajvara))
Satmikarana – Leaf pulp is indicated in general debility.
64 comments on “Aloe Vera Benefits, Research, Home Remedies, Side Effects”
USFarmsINC
Thanks for providing such real and informative information here bout Aloe Vera Benefits and Uses…
Gaurav
Just recently I stumbled upon Aloe Vera’s potential benefits for digestive system, internal cleansing, etc. so obviously I came here to find more reliable information.
It would be great if you would write about how to take it (including if possible some guidance on whether it can be taken with something else to reduce its extreme – such as laxative – effects) and whether it can be taken long term, other precautions, etc.
Thank you,
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
To combat its laxative effect, it can be used along with cardamom.
There are no big long term side effects with Aloe vera.
Gaurav
Thank you, I’ve started taking aloe vera juice (couple of tbsp) with fresh apple juice along with a pinch of cardamom. The cardamom does seem to help.
Gaurav
Is the ‘laxative’ effect of aloe vera good (i.e. both detoxifying and nourishing) like that of triphala or is it bad/harsh like that of castor oil? I’m guessing it’s friendly since it’s alright for long term, but would like to confirm.
Also, is taking aloe vera juice (not fresh, but manufactured and sold in bottles) okay for long term? It would be helpful to see a video or at least an article about how to squeeze fresh juice out of the aloe leaves. Then I can try to avoid buying the readymade juice.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Its laxative effect is mild. Readymade juices are not good fr long term use. I will make an Ayurvedic aloe juice video soon.
Gaurav
Radiation induced skin toxicity — reminds me — do the Ayurveda texts talk about possible harmful effects of electromagnetic toxins in today’s modern world? Aren’t these one type of ‘toxins’ just like physical, mental and emotional toxins?
How real is the harm from them today, and what we can do to keep our channels EMF/radiation-free when surrounded by cell phone towers, wireless routers, computers, refrigerators, cell phones and so on…?
Thank you,
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
I have put this topic on the future article list. A few of Panchakarma detailing articles are coming up. After that, it will be easy for me to explain a solution for radiation problem.
Debbie
Hello sir. For young girls who get horrible cramps, how can aloe vera be used?
Gaurav
Is it harmful to take aloe vera gel/juice at bedtime? Should it always be taken empty stomach i.e. in the morning?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
It is not harmful to take it at bed time.
Gaurav
What might be a good dosage for general regular use for healthy person?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Aloe vera juice 20 – 30 ml per day, should be a good dose for regular use for healthy.
Gaurav
What is the effect of Aloe Vera on the liver and kidneys? Does it overload, or reduce their load?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
It reduces the load. It is good for liver and kidney.
Sagar
Since aloe Vera juice has a cooling effect, can it increase the vata in body? Or can it be consumed empty stomach in morning in increased vata?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Aloe vera is coolant and is having calming effect over stomach, hence used in many Ayurvedic products against gastritis. Hence, it can be consumed on empty stomach in the morning. Though being coolant, it does not increase Vata to a very big extent.
If the aloe vera juice is procured readymade from the market, please follow the label guidelines.
Ravi
Your effort is truly commendable. Thank you.
Viswanaath VS
In Tamil, it is called Kathaazhai. You have given a different name. Please correct it.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Thanks. Corrected.
Mithilesh Tiwari
Thanks for educating the society at such a great length
Ganesh Sitaraman
Dr Sir,
Good article. Could you just enlighten me whether it could be taken along with allopathy medicine Prolomet 25 mg twice daily to control High BP?
Thanks
G.Sitaraman
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
You can take aloe vera while taking Prolomet 25 mg (Metoprolol). But maintain a gap of 30 minutes between aloe vera and this medicine.
Karan
I am having too much dandruff. Can fresh gelly be applied on hair before having bath ?
I tried it, it was a good experience. 🙂
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Sure you can!. Please continue.
deepika goyal
hello sir!
As you know there are many species of aloevera. How will we find the one that should be used for face
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Hi, there is only one species of Aloe barbadens, with typical features of Aloe vera leaf, that you can see in the picture. Please go with it. It is very easily available anywhere in India.
Deepika Goyal
hello sir. as you know that there are many many kinds of aloe vera plants available. How will we know which one should be used for skin care.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Aloe barbadensis is the right variety
Priya
Is aloe vera useful for diabetics? How and when should it be taken?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
It is very useful for diabetes. Its capsule can be taken in a dose of 1 – 2 capsules once or twice a day. Dose depends on the blood sugar level.
Jyothi
If you have mentioned the dosage of alovera cap/juice by giving sugar level as examples then it is very useful.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
That is a bit difficult to do because sugar level control varies from person to person, so also the aloe vera juice concentration.
srikanth
sir, pls tell me that aloe vera juice from patanjali products are ok for regular use?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
No problem, even good to continue during winter.
VARUN.N RAO
Can Aloe vera juice be taken with Triphala for 2 months in the morning for a clean digestive system?
Kuldeep
Sir, Plz tell me
Is their any quality difference b/w
Forever company’s aloe vera (costly)
And
Indian company’s aloe vera ?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
No. All are equal. We also do sell good quality Aloe vera gel here –
http://gardendiary.info/2015/01/15/aloe-vera-gel/
Kamal
Doctor please show us how to make an ayurvedic aloe juice soon.
Rahul
Almost all juices available in the market have some sort of preserving agents, like citric acid or some other acids, thus by not giving us full benefits of amla. Is aloe powder any good? Which are some good companies?
Thanks sir again.
Rahul
Thanks Dr Hebbar. Are there any Aloe juices available without the preserving agents? Can we juice Aloe at home and store it in refrigerator for extended use? For how long can we store Aloe juice in refrigerator?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
I doubt if such a juice is available.
You can prepare boil the aloe vera pulp. Crush the juice. add Sugar or jaggery and water, make it juice. You can preserve this in refrigerator for about 1 – 2 weeks time.
Parveen Banga
hello sir.. is it necessary to boil the pulp?? can’t we just extract gel and blend it with water?
harsha Vardhan
Hai doctor can you please write how to make plain aloevera oil?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Will do that.
raj
can aloe vera gel be applied instead of hair oil over hairs
Vijay kumavat
Can we take aloe Vera juice after meal (i want to say that after taking food within 15 minutes)
ND
Hello Dr Hebbar,
Thank you very much for making Ayurvedic science available to all.
Can we have aloe vera pulp, turmeric and neem powder on empty stomach every morning?
Regards,
ND
Sunitha A
Namaskaram
1.is baidyanath aloevera gel good.
2.suggest a gud aloe gel and juice plz
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
No
Anu
Thank you so much for your valuable information…..
CR Deka
How to use aloe vera juice in Asthma cases
premji
But no such caution is printed on the Patanjali Aloe Vira juice bottles. I am using it (and Amla juice) since 1 year. Is it OK?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Better to use it for 2 months, then give a gap of one month and then continue again for 2 months. This way, it can be continued for long.
Joseph Oladiji
Is aloe vera good for man I know it’s good for women will it cause impotence or disturb the male hormones is it also good for digestion of your food thank you
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Hi, it is good for men as well.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Hi, it can cause stomach irritation. It is best to cook the gel for 1 – 2 minutes in cooking oil or just heat it with a little water and then consume it. It can be consumed for many months.
Swapnil pawar
I want a glowing face.
1. How I can use aloevera gel for glowing clear skin?
2. Is it safe to apply aloevera gel on hair?
Pooja
Does aloe Vera juice balance vatt dosh and eliminate gas…..
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Yes.
Rashmi Ranjan
Can this juice of alovera be taken with amla juice ..on daily basis .or one should take a course of some specific period.alovera juice can be be taken by recurrent cough and cold pt.or not as you told it’s cool in nature
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Yes, both aloe era and amla juice can be taken together, after mixing equal quantities of water.
Priya
Hello Dr.
Thank you for such a detailed information on this plant.
I want to know if there is any reference in Ayurveda for Aloevera oil for hair treatments?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
I have not come across such a reference yet.