Aloevera (ঘৃতকুমারী)

Aloe vera or aloe vera, the Latin name for the beauty-enhancing natural daughter, is known from Egyptian folklore. The Bengali name is 'Taruni Medicinal Plant'. Its value as a herb is incomparable. However, in our country it is better known as aloe vera. Many call her just 'virgin'. Aloe vera is a succulent plant species. Aloe vera is a plant in the ‘Aloe’ family. Aloe vera contains 6 of the 22 amino acids that the human body needs. It also contains 20 types of minerals. Aloe vera also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E. The juice of this tree is being sold all over the world in the form of capsules or gels.

Aloe vera is a perennial herbaceous plant and looks a lot like a pineapple tree. Its leaves are thick, with saw-like thorns on both sides and transparent slippery shells inside. Aloe vera can be cultivated in almost all types of lands. However, the soil grows well in loamy and light sand mixed soils. Although regular watering is required, care should be taken to ensure that water does not accumulate at the base of the tree. This plant is usually propagated with the help of twigs coming out of the roots.

Usage:

Aloe vera leaves and shells are both used as herbs. Properties: Applying aloe vera leaf juice on the skin increases the radiance of the skin and is also beneficial for sunburned skin. Regular consumption of aloe vera juice facilitates digestion. As a result the digestive system of the body stays fresh and constipation is eliminated. Moreover, aloe vera juice also works great in curing diarrhea. Regular consumption of aloe vera juice helps in maintaining the weight along with providing energy to the body. Forms white blood cells in the body that fight the virus. Aloe vera juice is an important natural medicine in removing harmful substances from the body. Consumption of aloe vera juice produces a mixture of different vitamins and minerals in the body which helps us to keep stress free and provide energy.

Aloe vera juice: First you have to take out the aloe vera gel or spoon. From the inside, take the shell and mix it with water, honey, bit of salt and green chillies and blend. Instead of raw chillies, lemon and chilli powder can also be given.

Benefits: Aloe vera works well to cure constipation and dandruff. Another ingredient to get rid of acne is aloe vera or aloe vera leaf gel. This gel has the ability to remove all skin problems.

Aloe vera leaf juice, taken 2-4 teaspoons once a day, increases liver function.

In case of eczema, aloe vera shells are applied daily for a few weeks to relieve itching. If there is pain in the waist, the herbs are said to be massaged by heating the shell a little.

Aloe vera juice is an important natural medicine in removing harmful substances from the body. Aloe vera juice eases bone joints and builds new cells in the body. It also strengthens the joints of bones and muscles.

One teaspoon of isabgul husk and two teaspoons of aloe vera juice mixed with water will not cause excess fat. The pain of arthritis will also go away. Rubbing aloe vera juice on the scalp for an hour and washing it will make the hair grow. When mixed with honey and applied on the face, it will remove skin blemishes and make the skin brighter.