Aloe Vera, "The Fountain of Youth"

Sanskrit Name: Kumari ("The Young Girl") • English Name: Aloe Vera • Latin Name: Aloe barbadensis

Aloe is a plant used in traditional Ayurveda and is also very important in Chinese herbology and Western herbs as well.

The Kailas Perspective:

What can I say... Kumari is an amazing goddess. She gives a subtle inner "web" of support to the body, brings radiant skin - a fact that I have witnessed in the mirror, and Kumari is a plant with a personality that brings one closer to the magic of nature. Everyone should have an several Aloe plants in their home so they can bring her healing qualities into their lives.

Ayurvedic Perspective:		Considered Rasayana (Rejuvenative) that supports deep healing on all levels
Nourishes:		Tejas (Energy and Radiance), Tissue, GI Tract, Liver, Spleen, Blood, Reproductive System, Bones
Tonifies:		All tissue and Organs
Cleanses:		Tissue, Organs, Wounds, Detoxifies Digestive System and Circulatory System, Can be used to douche, cleanses gums and protects teeth
Reduces:		Signs of Age, Heat, Tumors, Inflammation of Tissue/Liver/Spleen Colon, Constipation
Dosha Effects:		Balances Doshas

Observations:

My vaidyar was narrating this incident to show how ayurvedic medicines can be used for apparently dissimilar ailments. A husband and wife pair had come to consult the vaidyar for different ailments- the wife had painful periods, the husband was suffering from diabetes and dysuria. On reading the prescription, the husband half jokingly said “But doctor, I have no periods problem, why have you prescribed the same Kumari asavam for me?”. That is really something remarkable about many ayurvedic medicines. A single preparation can be used to treat a variety of ailments. Kumari asavam is one such preparation.

Many teenagers use allopathic pain killers for treating menstrual cramps which in the long run causes many side effects. Kumari asavam is a wonderful remedy for such problems. It is also very helpful in treating teenage anaemia. It is prescribed by many vaidyars for disorders of semen and helps to promote fertility. The asavam is a diuretic, an appetiser and is useful in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers, flatulence, indigestion, abdominal enlargement, reverse peristalsis and urinary disorders which involve kidney stones.

Source: Sheela Rani Chunkath

Preparation:

It's easy to create a wonderful raw juice of Kumari. The taste is very pure like water, with a subtle bitter hint and a cooling, refreshing taste. The tip that I have is to first make it straight without adding any other juices. Just a small amount of water enough to make it the consistency of a juice like pear juice or guava juice - slightly thicker than water.

Remember, when you use the blender, go slow so you don't introduce too much air into the blend. It's best to vary the speed gently. This short video gives instructions on how to prepare the Kumari.