Kumari — Aloe Vera

Ayurvedic herb Kumari (Aloe vera) — Aloe Vera. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Katu. Balances Pitta, Kapha.

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Known as Aloe Vera, Kumari is a premier herb for skin, liver detoxification, and regulating menstruation.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaTiktaTikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
GunaGuru, SnigdhaGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding; Snigdha (Oily/Unctuous) — moistening, nourishing
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaYakrituttejaka, Virechana, VarnyaYakrituttejaka — liver stimulant; Virechana — purgative, therapeutic cleansing; Varnya — improves complexion and skin tone

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Kumari is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Grihakanya, Ghritakumari, Kanya, Amara

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Kumari are: patra majja.

Main Indications

Kumari is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Yakrit Roga, Artava Janana, Kushta, Gulma, Vrana.

Dosha Effects

Kumari pacifies Pitta, Kapha.

It may aggravate Vata when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Kumari is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Kauu
Guna (Quality)Uṣḍa
Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)Bhedi, Pittanirharaḍa, RajaÅpravartaka, Jvaranut 105
Dose125 - 500 mg of the drug in powder form
Therapeutic Uses: Udararoga, Kaṣu¡rtava, Jvara, Yakrdvik¡ra
Important Formulations: RajaÅpravartini Vaui, Cukkumtippaly¡di Guuik¡
Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Liliaceae)
Part Used: Lf.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
leafAbdominal neoplasmsMESH:D000008,UMLS:C0031149ISBN:9788173717024
leafAbdominal painMESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9770972795006
leafAbortifacient agentsMESH:D000019,UMLS:C0000782, ICD-11:JA00.1ISBN:9788172362089
leafAbscessMESH:D000038,UMLS:C0000833, SYMP:0000672, ICD-11:1B75.3ISBN:9770972795006
leafAmenorrheaMESH:D000568,UMLS:C0002453, DOID:13938, ICD-11:GA20.0ISBN:9788173717024, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafAnalgesicsMESH:D000700,UMLS:C0002771, ICD-11:XM49F7ISBN:9770972795006
leafAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9770972795006
leafAnti-infective agentsMESH:D000890,UMLS:C0003204, ICD-11:XM4TV0ISBN:9788183602525
leafAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172362089, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9788183602525
leafAntioxidantsMESH:D000975,UMLS:C0003402ISBN:9788183602525
leafAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9770972795006
leafAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172362089, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafAtherosclerosisMESH:D050197,UMLS:C0004153, DOID:1936, ICD-11:BD40.ZISBN:9770972795006
leafBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788172362089
leafBurnsMESH:D002056,UMLS:C0006434, ICD-11:NE2ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788173717024
leafCarbuncleMESH:D002270,UMLS:C0007078, DOID:2176, ICD-11:1B75.1ISBN:9788173717024
leafCatharticsMESH:D002400,UMLS:C0007422, ICD-11:XM6GE9Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788173717024
leafCommon coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9788172362089, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafConstipationMESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0ISBN:9770972795006, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafContraceptive agentsMESH:D003270,UMLS:C0009871ISBN:9770972795006
leafCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788172362089, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafDiabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172362089, ISBN:9788183602525
leafDigestive system diseasesMESH:D004066,UMLS:C0012242, ICD-11:DE2ZISBN:9770972795006, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafDizzinessMESH:D004244,UMLS:C0012833, ICD-11:MB48ISBN:9770972795006
leafDysmenorrheaMESH:D004412,UMLS:C0013390, ICD-11:GA34.3ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375
leafDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788173717024, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafEdemaMESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1ISBN:9788173717024
leafFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9770972795006
leafFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788173717024, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafFurunculosisMESH:D005667,UMLS:C0016867, ICD-11:1B75.0ISBN:9770972795006
leafGastrointestinal diseasesMESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2ZISBN:9788172362089
leafGonorrheaMESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7ZISBN:9770972795006
leafHeadacheMESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.ZISBN:9770972795006
leafHemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZISBN:9770972795006, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafHepatomegalyMESH:D006529,UMLS:C0019209, ICD-11:ME10.00ISBN:9770972795006
leafHypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:9770972795006
leafHypolipidemic agentsMESH:D000960,UMLS:C0086440ISBN:9770972795006
leafImmunomodulationMESH:D056747,UMLS:C1963758ISBN:9788172362089, ISBN:9788183602525
leafJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9770972795006
leafLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788173717024, ISBN:9788183602525
leafLow back painMESH:D017116,UMLS:C0024031, ICD-11:ME84.2ISBN:9788173717024
leafLymphadenitisMESH:D008199,UMLS:C0024205, DOID:1602, ICD-11:BD90ISBN:9788173717024
leafMenstruation disturbancesMESH:D008599,UMLS:C0025345, ICD-11:GA20.30ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788173717024
leafMenstruation-inducing agentsMESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafNeoplasmsMESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2ZISBN:9770972795006
leafOxytocicsMESH:D010120,UMLS:C0030094ISBN:9770972795006
leafRadiation-protective agentsMESH:D011837,UMLS:C0034540ISBN:9770972795006
leafGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafSciaticaMESH:D012585,UMLS:C0036396, ICD-11:ME84.3ISBN:9788173717024
leafSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788173717024
leafSplenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9788173717024
leafSplenomegalyMESH:D013163,UMLS:C0038002, ICD-11:ME10.01ISBN:9770972795006
leafStomach diseasesMESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4YISBN:9770972795006
leafStomatitis, aphthousMESH:D013281,UMLS:C0038363, DOID:9663, ICD-11:DA01.10ISBN:9770972795006
leafUlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788183602525
leafWound healingMESH:D014945,UMLS:C0043240ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172362089
leafRheumatoid arthritisMESH:D001172,UMLS:C0003873, DOID:7148, ICD-11:FA20Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
plant exudateInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9788172360481
rhizomeAbdominal painMESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rhizomeAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rhizomeAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rhizomeFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rootAbdominal painMESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rootAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rootAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
rootColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172361266
rootFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - V
stemAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9770972795006
stemDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9770972795006
stemInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9770972795006
stemPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9770972795006
whole plantAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantCatharticsMESH:D002400,UMLS:C0007422, ICD-11:XM6GE9A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat)
whole plantFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat), ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantFissure in anoMESH:D005401,UMLS:C0016167, ICD-11:DB50.0A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat)
whole plantGonorrheaMESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7ZISBN:9789327275590
whole plantHemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZA Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat), ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9789327275590
whole plantMenstruation disturbancesMESH:D008599,UMLS:C0025345, ICD-11:GA20.30A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat)
whole plantNauseaMESH:D009325,UMLS:C0027497, ICD-11:MD90.0ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantSplenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9789327275590
whole plantThrombocytopeniaMESH:D013921,UMLS:C0040034, DOID:1588, ICD-11:3B64ISBN:9789327275590
Acquired immunodeficiency syndromeMESH:D000163,UMLS:C0001175, DOID:635, ICD-11:1C62.ZISBN:9788172362089
Hair lossMESH:D000505,UMLS:C0002170, DOID:987, ICD-11:ED70ISBN:81-204-0828-4
AnemiaMESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9ZISBN:9788172360481
AnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717024, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
Antihypertensive agentsMESH:D000959,UMLS:C0003364, ICD-11:XM2PT6ISBN:9770972795006
Anti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9788172360481
Antinematodal agentsMESH:D000969,UMLS:C0003391, ICD-11:XM16G5ISBN:9770972795006
Antineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172362089
AphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:81-204-0828-4
AppendicitisMESH:D001064,UMLS:C0003615, DOID:8337, ICD-11:DB10ISBN:9780387706375
Appetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788172361266, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
ArthritisMESH:D001168,UMLS:C0003864, DOID:848, ICD-11:FA2ZISBN:9788172360481
AstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:81-204-0828-4
AsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9770972795006
AtherosclerosisMESH:D050197,UMLS:C0004153, DOID:1936, ICD-11:BD40.ZISBN:81-204-0828-4
BurnsMESH:D002056,UMLS:C0006434, ICD-11:NE2ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172362089
CardiomyopathiesMESH:D009202,UMLS:C0878544, DOID:0050700, ICD-11:BC43ISBN:9788172360481
CatharticsMESH:D002400,UMLS:C0007422, ICD-11:XM6GE9ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717024, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
ColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:81-204-0828-4
Colitis, ulcerativeMESH:D003093,UMLS:C0009324, DOID:8577, ICD-11:DD71.ZISBN:9780387706375
Common coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9788173717024
ConstipationMESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:81-204-0828-4
DentifricesMESH:D003802,UMLS:C0011427, ICD-11:DA08.11ISBN:9788172362089
DermatitisMESH:D003872,UMLS:C3875321, DOID:2723, ICD-11:EA8ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788183602525
Digestive system diseasesMESH:D004066,UMLS:C0012242, ICD-11:DE2ZISBN:9788172360481
DysmenorrheaMESH:D004412,UMLS:C0013390, ICD-11:GA34.3ISBN:9788172360481
DyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:81-204-0828-4
DysuriaMESH:D053159,UMLS:C0013428, ICD-11:MF50.7ISBN:81-204-0828-4
Ear diseasesMESH:D004427,UMLS:C0013447, ICD-11:AC0ZISBN:9788173717024
EdemaMESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1ISBN:9788172360481
EndophthalmitisMESH:D009877,UMLS:C0014236, DOID:4692, ICD-11:9C21ISBN:9770972795006
Eye diseasesMESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1ZISBN:81-204-0828-4
Female urogenital diseasesMESH:D052776,UMLS:C1720887ISBN:9788172360481
FeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
Fissure in anoMESH:D005401,UMLS:C0016167, ICD-11:DB50.0ISBN:9788172361266, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
FlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:81-204-0828-4
GingivitisMESH:D005891,UMLS:C0017574, DOID:3087, ICD-11:DA0B.YISBN:9788172362089
GlaucomaMESH:D005901,UMLS:C0017601, DOID:1686, ICD-11:9C61ISBN:9788172360481
HelminthiasisMESH:D006373,UMLS:C0018889, ICD-11:1F90.ZISBN:9788173717024
Hemophilia aMESH:D006467,UMLS:C0019069ISBN:81-204-0828-4
HemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZISBN:9788172361266
HemostaticsMESH:D006490,UMLS:C0019120ISBN:9788172362089
HepatomegalyMESH:D006529,UMLS:C0019209, ICD-11:ME10.00ISBN:81-204-0828-4
HypercholesterolemiaMESH:D006937,UMLS:C0020443, ICD-11:5C80.0ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172362089
Hypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:81-204-0828-4
InfectionMESH:D007239,UMLS:C3714514, ICD-11:1H0ZISBN:9770972795006
InflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9770972795006
Insect bites and stingsMESH:D007299,UMLS:C0021568, ICD-11:EK50.0ISBN:9788172360481
Intestinal diseasesMESH:D007410,UMLS:C0021831, DOID:5295, ICD-11:DE2ZISBN:9780387706375
Intestinal diseases, parasiticMESH:D007411,UMLS:C0021832, DOID:100, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:81-204-0828-4
JaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9770972795006
LeishmaniasisMESH:D007896,UMLS:C0023281, DOID:9065, ICD-11:1F54.ZISBN:9770972795006
LeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9770972795006
LeukemiaMESH:D007938,UMLS:C0023418, DOID:1240, ICD-11:2B33.4ISBN:9788172360481
Liver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:81-204-0828-4
Menstruation disturbancesMESH:D008599,UMLS:C0025345, ICD-11:GA20.30ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172361266
Menstruation-inducing agentsMESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717024, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
NeoplasmsMESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2ZISBN:9788183602525
OintmentsMESH:D009824,UMLS:C0028912ISBN:9788172360481
Premenstrual syndromeMESH:D011293,UMLS:C0033046, ICD-11:GA34.40Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
Skin diseases, infectiousMESH:D012874,UMLS:C0037278ISBN:9788172362089
SplenomegalyMESH:D013163,UMLS:C0038002, ICD-11:ME10.01ISBN:81-204-0828-4
UlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788173717024
Uterine diseasesMESH:D014591,UMLS:C0042131, DOID:345, ICD-11:GA1YISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9788172360481
Wound healingMESH:D014945,UMLS:C0043240ISBN:9770972795006
Wounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9788172360481
Cooling effect on bodyUMLS:C0678568ISBN:81-204-0828-4, ISBN:9770972795006