Aloe Vera - Kumari

Aloe belongs to a large family of succulents, Aloaceae, which includes many other diverse species. The most well-known cultivated aloe species is Aloe Barbanesis Miller.
The plant is known for its adaptability to climatic conditions and can therefore be cultivated in many countries around the world. The aloe leaf consists of a semi-hard shell that contains the beneficial gel inside.

Aloe used since ancient times in the Ayurvedic healing system. Its Sanskrit name is Kumari which means "the beautiful young girl" and this is due to its anti-aging and rejuvenating properties, as well as its ability to act beneficially on the female reproductive system. Ayurveda classifies the plant in the rasayana category. This category, It consists of plants and herbs that help regenerate cells, significantly strengthen the immune system and protect the body from daily oxidative stress.

Let's see below how Ayurveda describes the action of aloe.

• Taste = bitter, astringent, spicy, sweet
• Post-digestive effect = Cool (with prolonged use the effect is warming).
• Doshas = Trodoshic – balances all 3 doshas
• Tissues = Acts on all tissues with emphasis on the female reproductive system.
• It stimulates the liver and spleen, strengthens the digestive fire without increasing pitta.

-Its juice has a mild laxative effect, strengthens the intestinal flora and helps relieve intestinal bloating.

-The gel contains over 75 ingredients including vitamins B, C, E, beta carotene, amino acids, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium and manganese.

-Recent studies report that consuming aloe juice helps reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. At the same time, it increases HDL, the "good cholesterol" that carries fat from the body's periphery back to the liver, thus preventing its deposition on the walls of the arteries. The above benefits are maximized if aloe juice is combined with turmeric and artichoke extract.

-The high water content found in the plant's leaf keeps the skin very well hydrated, and the emollient properties of the gel treat dandruff and dryness on the scalp.

- Finally, it promotes good digestion and improves blood sugar levels.

Aloe juice can be consumed for a short period of time dissolved in water or juice in an amount according to what is stated on the product packaging.

The consumption of aloe vera in any form should be avoided by pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as by young children.

*The text is purely informative and in no way replaces the advice of a doctor. Advice is recommended the doctor's for any change in your diet.