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Kumari (Aloe vera) — Classical Herb Guide (Jaipur)
Kumari (Aloe vera) — rasa–guna–virya–vipaka, leaf juice/gel, pitta–yakrit–skin framing, pregnancy caution — educational monograph.
वैद्य आदित्य घोसल्या · Reg. No. NR/AY/RJ/0007555 (NCISM)
Introduction — what Kumari is (educational)
Kumari / Ghritakumari is a classical leaf drug; botanical name Aloe vera / Aloe barbadensis (Asphodelaceae). In Hindi: gheekumari/aloe; in English: aloe vera. Gel external and juice internal talks differ. Searches: ‘aloe benefits’.
Arogyasudha Ayurveda Hospital operates in Jaipur (Rampura Dabri, Tantiyawas) and at a Chomu centre under Vaidya Aditya Ghosalya (Reg NR/AY/RJ/0007555). Card (/shop/pharmacy#kumari). Fatty liver /knowledge/ayurvedic-treatment-fatty-liver-jaipur; skin /knowledge/best-ayurveda-skin-eczema-jaipur. Pregnancy caution for latex/laxative fraction.
Identity and synonyms
Botanical: Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. — fleshy leaf. Search synonyms: ghritakumari, gheekumari, aloe gel. Cosmetic gel ≠ medicinal juice always.
Rasa–guna–virya–vipaka
Educational summary: • Rasa: tikta, some madhura talk • Guna: snigdha, picchila, guru • Virya: sheeta • Vipaka: katu (some texts) • Dosha direction: pitta–rakta pacifying; bhedana/laxative fraction talk
Parts and famous yogas
• Leaf gel — external • Juice/exudate — internal via vaidya • Kumari asava etc. educational mention
Classical use directions — pitta, yakrit, skin
Classical discussion considers Kumari mentioned in pittadaha, yakrit–pliha support, external skin/vrana and artava directions — not a guarantee. Related: Katuki (/knowledge/guides/katuki-ayurvedic-herb-guide-jaipur).
Precautions — pregnancy and laxation
• Pregnancy — self internal aloe/latex prohibited (laxation/uterine stimulation talk) • Not internal in diarrhea • Children — vaidya • With diabetes medicines — coordinate • Do not drink impure cosmetic gel
Pathya notes
In pitta direction cool light pathya per vaidya.
Access in Jaipur
‘Aloe juice Jaipur’ — risky without diagnosis. /consult; /shop/pharmacy#kumari. Arogyasudha Ayurveda Hospital operates in Jaipur (Rampura Dabri, Tantiyawas) and at a Chomu centre under Vaidya Aditya Ghosalya (Reg NR/AY/RJ/0007555).
Limitations
Kumari does not guarantee curing liver/skin ‘from the root’.
Frequently asked questions
Q1.What is Kumari?
A. Aloe vera — ghritakumari; pitta–skin direction. Educational.
Q2.Juice in pregnancy?
A. Not by yourself.
Q3.Guaranteed results?
A. No.
Educational information only — not self-treatment or a cure guarantee. Do not self-take internal aloe in pregnancy. Physician: Vaidya Aditya Ghosalya, Reg NR/AY/RJ/0007555.
Related articles / Knowledge hub
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Arogyasudha pillar guides and knowledge pages — condition-wise understanding with classical orientation.