Kala Gond, commonly known as Aloe Vera Gum or Goond Siyah, is a resin extracted from the plant Aloe barbadensis and has many health and beauty benefits, having been long recognized. Used traditionally in Ayurvedic and herbal medicine, Kala Gond confers several benefits toward overall good health. The following is an in-depth explanation of how this natural substance can further your health and beauty routine.

Health benefits:

Enhance immunity:

Kala Gond serves as a booster for the immune system. Its rich content of antioxidants and vitamins contributes to establishing a robust defense against various ailments. Regular consumption of Kala Gond can improve the body's ability to combat infections effectively.

Management of weight:

Consuming Kala Gond can be helpful for weight management. It is high in fibre, so can make you feel fuller reducing your food intake which eventually improves digestion.

Respiratory health:

Kala Gond acts as an expectorant when it is mixed with milk or water thus providing relief from coughs, colds, and bronchitis as well as calming throat irritation and reducing inflammation.

Beauty benefits:

Skincare:

Aloe vera gel is regarded as one of the great emollients and aids in skin care. Applying it to the skin, both external and internal, assures the health of the skin. This herb has antifungal and antibacterial properties that make it efficient in wound healing, reducing scars, and fighting acne.

Hair health:

Kala Gond plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy hair by enhancing follicle strength, reducing hair shedding, and promoting new growth. When used in hair treatments or consumed with milk, it provides internal nourishment to the hair, resulting in improved shine and manageability.

Kala Gond in Dental Care:

Research evidence indicates that Kala Gond performs a positive role in dental care by protecting the gums against a wide range of diseases and infections. It has antimicrobial properties, making it potent against the bacteria causing dental plaque and several diseases of the gums.

Here are some of the regional names for Kala Gond in India:

●    Gujarat: Musambaram.
●    Maharashtra: Elwa Asli or Elwa.
●    Kerala: Aloe Vera Resin or Aloe Barbadensis.
●    Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Aloe Vera Gum or Aloe vera Gond.
●    Rajasthan: Goond Siyah.
●    Tamil Nadu: Kala Gond or Aloe Vera Gum.
●    Karnataka: Aloe Vera Resin or Aloe Barbadensis.

How to Use:

Consume 2 Grams of its Powder with Lukewarm Water after Meals. It tastes Bitter like Coffee. It is not recommended for Pregnant Ladies and Children.

One such versatile natural substance that caters to health and beauty purposes is known as Kala Gond, otherwise referred to as Aloe Vera Gum. From ingestible remedies to topical treatments, its healing and nourishing properties can make a difference in overall good health.

Other Names: 

Alwah Haqeeqiyyah, Sabr Suqutree, Sabir Haqeeqi, Sibr Asqootree (Dried Latex), Indian Aloe, Aloé Indiana,  Aloe, Echte Aloe, Wundkaktus, Bitterschopf , Gheekwar, Gvar Patta, Gvarapatha, Musabbar (Dried Latex), Aloe vera Var, Pivalaboel, Korphad, Aelwah, Shibyar (Dried Latex), Ghrita-kumari, Kanyasaar (Dried Latex) , Gheekwar, Aelwah (Dried Latex), Kala Bol, Gond Syah, Gond Shiyah, Kala Gund, Musabar, Shia, Shiah, Gond Syaah, Siah, Gond Siha, Elovera, Black Gum, Kala Bol, Yelwa, Yelva, Rakta Bol, Gond Siyaah, Musabbar, Musavvar, Musavar, Elva, Alwah, Elwah, Mussabbar, Musabber, Shya, Shyah, Elwa Asli , Aloe Vera Gum , Aloe Barbadensis, Aloevera Gond, Alovera, Mussabbar, Musabbar, Elva, Alwah, Alvah, Ailwa, Mussabar, Mussaber, Black Gond, Goond Siyah, Kala Gond, Gond Siya, Kali Gond, Kalagond, Gondh Siyah, Kaala Gond, Black Gum, Gond Sayah,Elwa Asli , Aloe Vera Gum , Aloe Barbadensis, Aloevera Gond, Alovera, Mussabbar, Musabbar, Elva, Alwah, Alvah, Ailwa, Mussabar, Mussaber, Black Gond, Goond Siyah, Kala Gond, Gond Siya, Kali Gond, Kalagond, Gondh Siyah, Kaala Gond, Black Gum, Gond Sayah, Aloe Barbadensis, Musambaram, Kariyapalam, Kariya Polam, Musambari, Aloe Vera Resin, Kariyapolam, Kariyapavalam, Gaund, Gound, Joint Pain, Knee Pain, Arthritis, Muscle Pain, Sciatica, Bone Pain, Nerve Pain, Ankle Pain, Rheumatoid, Seyah, Katralai, Kathalai, Alwa, Alva, ghritkumari, ghrit kumari, Gheekwar