Ghritkumari – Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) – Medicinal Properties, Benefits, Dosage Description of the Ghritkumari Ghritkumari is a famous herb used in Ayurveda since long time ago. It is known with the scientific name, Aloe barbadensis. It belongs to the family liliaceae. It is perennial, xerophytic, shrubby and pea green colour plant. These stems are stout and thick. It grows up to 80 to 100 cm in length. The root system is of fibrous type. The plant has thick, lanceolate,