Aloe Vera Cultivation

Aloe vera, also known as the Medicinal Aloe, is a species of succulent plant that probably originated in Northern Africa, Madagascar and the Arabian Peninsula.

Aloe vera - a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 60–100cm tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy. The flowers are produced in summer on a spike up to 90 cm tall. The natural range of Aloe vera is unclear, as the species has been widely cultivated throughout the world.

In India, this plant is known as Ghrtakumari or Gheekvar in Hindi / sanskrit and used in Ayurvedic treatment for healing. In Rajasthan and Gujarat it is known as Gwar Patha; in Tamil Nadu it is called Katraazhai or kumari. It is also known as Quargandal.

Large scale agricultural production of Aloe vera is undertaken in different parts of the world for supply of its pulp /gel for the cosmetic industry.

Cosmetic companies use alovera in the makeup of moisturizers, soaps; sunscreens and shampoos and lotions for its healing properties.

Alovera juice is used for consumption and relief of digestive use as heartburn and irritable bowel syndrom. Aloe vera is alleged to be effective in treatment of wounds. A recent review (2007)

concludes that the cumulative evidence supports the use of Aloe vera for the healing of first to second degree burns. Aloe vera extracts have antibacterial and antifungal activities.

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Neem - A wonder Tree

Neem Tree (Azadirachtica indica. A. Juss).

It is wildly grown in India. In India there are about one core sixty six lacs of Neem trees which had a capacity to produce approx 6,64,000 tons of neem seeds per year and from this about 1,30,000 tons of neem oil and 5,30,000 tons of Neem cake can be produced in India But unfortunately we are collecting only 25% to 30% of neem seeds from the neem tree produce. Rest is wasted by the road sides in India.

Now a days neem tree cultivation is being done in some other countries such as Western Africa; Australia; Thailand; Indonesia; etc.

Neem is known as a very valuable herb in Ayurveda. Right from its leaf to root everything is having a medicinal values and properties. Neem leaf is bitter in taste. It contains carbohydrates; proteins; Iron; calcium; Phosphorous; Potassium; Magnesium.

Its flowering times is Basant Ritu ( Feb – March). Seeding (Neem Nimoli) collecting time is during June – August (Rainy season). This neem nimoli contains maximum of oil ( 40 –50%)

Neem Oil is derived from Cold Pressing Neem Seeds (NEEMOLI) procured from Neem trees.Our natural and pure Neem Oil has minimum Azadirachtin content of 1500 ppm and various other ingredients like salanin, nimbin etc.

Neem Oil is used as a Bio Pesticides which has no impact on the Non Target pests, safe to Human and non resistance of Insect pests.
Neem Oil Usage:-

1. SKIN CARE

2. ANTIHYPERGLYCEMIC

3. ANTI DIABETES

4. VETERINARY CARE

5. AGRICULTURE

6. ANTISEPTIC /WOUND DRESSING

7. CONTRCEPTIVE

Toxicology:-
Neem oil has Azadirachtin as key ingredient which is responsible for insect growth disrupture,deterring females from laying eggs,repellent & anti feedent properties.

Ecological effects:-

• Practically non-toxic to Rats, Rabbits, Guinea pigs.

• No significant effect on Birds.

• Non-toxic to Aquatic organisms.

• Relatively harmless to non-target and beneficial organisms.

How To Use Neem Oil:-
Neem oil is non soluble in water and has to be made soluble in water with suitable emulsifiers before spraying.
Some commonly available emulsifiers that can be used are hand washing, dish washing liquid soaps, soap oil, eco friendly detergents, soap nut
powder, or any other organic emulsifier. We can also make handmade herbal soap with in neem which will be very good for skin. Its aggarbatties can also be made.

Neem cake is obtained as residue of neem oil from neem seeds which have been crushed to extract neem oil. Neem cake is the most favoured.

Organic Fertilizer and Pest Repellent because of its high Azadirachtin content and high NPK value.

Neem Cake Usage:-

Neem Cake acts as a fertilizer and pest repellent

It protects the roots of crops from Nematodes, Whiteants, Fungi, Bacteria & other soil insects.

It increases the Nitrogen use efficiency of soil and acts as soil conditioner.

Neem Cake is ideal for crops like Rice, Wheat, Cotton, Fruits, Vegetables, Spices, Coconut, Tea Gardens, Flower Plants Sugarcane etc

Ocimum sanctum - Holy Basil - Tulsi

Ocimum sanctum : Holy Basil - a herb from the pesto variety of Basil (Ocimum basilicum). Tulsi, which in Sanskrit means – the incomparable one , is worshipped throughout India. It is regarded as a consort of Lord Vishnu in the form of Mahalakshmi. Basil has been revered in India for over five thousand years, as a healing herb for body, mind and soul, and is known to bestow an amazing number of health benefits for mankind.

Tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous. The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled with tea, act as prevente against theses diseases. IThe essential oils in the leaves of Tulsi that contribute to the fragrance and refreshing flavor of Tulsi Tea, are a particularly rich source of valuable phyto-chemicals.Tulsi also known as -"The Queen of Herbs" - is the most sacred herb of India. We can cultivate this herb on contract farming basis with different farmers; group of farmers in Himachal Pradesh and Uttranchal and the produce from these area is of high quality, as the smell and the oil which is collected from this herb in the hill area of the himalayas is of supperior quality and contains good medicinal values.

For further details and your bulk orders please write to us or contact us. we can cultivate it for you in our fields at Himachal Pradesh : http://konarkcrafts.com/contactus.php