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Aloe Vera for Menstrual Health

Sanskrit: कुमारी | Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)

How Aloe Vera helps with Menstrual Health according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

Overview

Aloe Vera is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for menstrual health. Kumari / Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) is one of the most widely used medicinal plants. The text provides extensive coverage of this herb. The fleshy leaves contain a gel (Kumari svarasa) and a yellow latex (dried to form Aloe/Musabbar). It is described as bitter, sweet, heavy, unctuous, slimy, and cold in potency. It is a versatile herb acting as a purgative, nourishing agent, aphrodisiac, eye tonic, and rejuvenative. The text mentions four varieties: (1) Curacao/Barbados aloes from A. vera var. officinalis, (2) Socotrine aloes, (3) Zanzibar aloes, and (4) Cape aloes from A. ferox. The dried extract (Musabbar) contains 20%+ Aloin. Various skin conditions, liver disorders, eye diseases, constipation, fever, and blood disorders are treated with it. The gel is cooling and soothing externally. Dose: fresh juice 10-20 ml; dried Aloe powder 1-2 ratti. Verse refs: pages 419-421.

How Aloe Vera Helps with Menstrual Health

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Aloe Vera has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing menstrual health:

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Madhura (sweet)
  • Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous), Picchila (slimy)

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha), Slimy (Picchila)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Aloin (20% or more in dried extract), Barbaloin (major component, also called Isobarbaloin), B-barbaloin (in Cape/Mexican aloes), Aloe-emodin (anthraquinone derivative), Glycosides
Also Known As
English: Common Indian Aloe, Curacao Aloe, Barbados Aloe, Musabbar
Sanskrit: कुमारी, घृतकुमारी, कन्या, गृहकन्या
Hindi: घीकुमारी, ग्वारपाठा, घृतकुमारी

Other Herbs for Menstrual Health

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Amla Phyllanthus emblica Linn.
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Ashoka Tree Flowers Saraca indica Linn.
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Banyan Tree Ficus benghalensis Linn.
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Borax Sodium Borate; Sodii Biboras
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Eranda Ricinus communis Linn.
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China Rose Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn.
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False Ashoka Polyalthia longifolia Benth. & Hook. f.
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Karanj Caesalpinia bonduce-lla Fleming; C. crista Linn.

See all herbs for menstrual health on the Menstrual Health page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.