Korphad(Kumari)
Scientific name: Aleo barbadensis
Family: Liliaceae
Common name: Aloe
Habit
A shurb with thick succulent leaves, which contain lot of juicy and bitter pulp. theleaves are long and pale green in coiour, with horny prickles on the margin. flowers are borne on a scape about 60-90cms. longs.
Distribution
plant is distributed throughout india in dry climate. thrives weel in sandy saline soil, near coasts.
characteristics of Aleo barbadensis
Leaves thick with pulp. leaf border with spines.
Medicinal uses of Aleo barbadensis
Juice of leaves along with turmeric used in the treatment of spleen problem. leaves also used in cosmeticsas moisturizer.
A popular plant these days, for its cosmetic value. a drug called "kumari asav" is prepared from the leaves of this plant, used in curing cough, specially in children.
position: Not a common plant in wild.
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