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Dr. Ramesh Kumar Nirala, Preety Raj, Kumari Anjana, Archana and KG Mandal

Abstract: Traditional medicine plays a critical role in the treatment of various types of diseases. Nowadays, the use of complementary medicine and natural products has been increasing rapidly worldwide because they are effective and inexpensive and have fewer side effects. The therapeutic value of Indian medicinal plants is well recognized and acknowledged all over the world. There has been an ever enhancing awareness globally to rely on natural remedies in place of the chemical drugs. Different types of medicinal plants and their constituents have been used to treat disease from ancient times. The significance of plants and their constituents in the curing of diseases has been discussed in Ayurveda, Unani, and Chinese medicine, and also in various religious books. In Islam, herbs are of significant value in health management, Curcumin, played a major part in the prevention of diseases, via modulation of several activities (Aldebasi et al. 2013, Rahmani et al. 2014) Only a few plants and their constituents. In this scenario, Aloe vera, the succulent species, plays a role in curing disease via modulation of various activities. The relevant chemical constituents are vitamins, minerals, enzymes, sugars, anthraquinones, lignins, alicylic acid, and saponins (Vogler et al. 1999, Shelton et al. 1991) and most of the constituents appear to be of biological importance in curing diseases. Aloe vera is the oldest medicinal plant ever known and the most applied medicinal plant worldwide. Extracts of Aloe vera is a proven skin healer. Aloe vera help to soothe skin injuries affected by burning, skin irritations, cuts and insect bites, and its bactericidal properties relieve itching and skin swellings. It is known to help slow down the appearance of wrinkles and actively repair the damaged skin cells that cause the visible signs of aging.

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