Fennel is a cleansing and medicating herb, and can be used for a steam facial for opening pores and rejuvenating facial skin. Fennel Teas, have been used throughout history to break up kidney stones, quiet hiccups, prevent nausea, aid digestion, prevent gout, purify the liver, reverse alcohol damage to the liver, and treat jaundice. For babies, it is said to to relieve colic and flatulence, and to expel worms.

soothing to skin: useful as gentle laxative. Good for dry skin.It reduces inflammation, allergies, asthma, gastritis, peptic ulcers, rheumatism and sore throats. It strengthens the immune system, stimulates the adrenal gland.

American or wild licorice was used by native N Americans and by early settlers for problems with childbirth and menstruation. . it is a key herb in traditional Chinese medicine, its uses being associated with longevity.

Godawari

Harro

Sunflower oil provides a protective layer on the skin that holds in moisture. It contains tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) - a natural antioxidant.

Hibiscus

It is skin- refining and softening and is used in facial masks. Used for sores and tumors as a poultice.

Medicinal uses of Barley were first mentioned in the Ebers papyri (c. 1550BC), in recipes for laxatives, expelling intestinal parasites, and poultices for burn and fractures. Barley was first mentioned in traditional Chinese medicine in the 16th century.

Horsetail

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Jasmine oil tones dry, greasy, irritated and sensitive skin, increases elasticity and is often used to assist with stretch marks and to reduce scarring.Jasmine oil can be used as a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, for helping to break addiction, lifting postnatal depression, promoting relaxation, easing muscle pain, soothing coughs, reducing tension, stress and nervousness.In vapor therapy, jasmine oil can be useful for treating addiction, lifting depression, easing nervousness, soothing coughs, promoting relaxation and easing tension.help stimulate and strengthen the nerves and bolster the spirits in challenging situations, Jasmine oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and generally non-sensitizing, although some people do have an allergic reaction to the oil. Due to its emmenagogue properties it should not be used in pregnancy. Using too much of this oil could impede concentration, as it is a deeply relaxing oil.Jasmine oil has great value for treating severe depression, eases childbirth, is beneficial with sexual problems, on the respiratory tract, for muscle pain and for toning the skin.

A highly aromatic perennial shrub; native to the Old World and is found from Cape Verde and Canary Islands, southern Europe across to northern and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean, south-west Asia to south-east India; cultivated as ornamental plant. yields sweet camphorous scented oil wuseful for skin care, aromatherapy, perfumery and herbal remedies; incredible neutralizing effects on the skin and can enable rapid healing of skin conditions by soothing inflammation and allowing for healthy tissue growth and scar prevention.

A shrub with spiny branchlets and short stalked elliptical leaves. Distributed throughout Nepal, about 600 m (Mid hills) in open places.

1. Considered as a very dear herb by women. 2. Brings good fortune and good luck. 3. Shows expression of love. 4. Therefore, used leaves paste during marriage ceremonies and auspicious festivals on the hands and feet by the women of Terai region in Nepal.

An erect annual herb; leaves short stalked, linear lanceolate, entire; flowers blue; fruit a capsule, spherical, five-celled.Distributed Distributed through out Nepal to about1000 m in open, sunny places, cultivated. A unique herb; offers several wonders highly beneficial for skin and hair; rich in Alpha linolenic acids (ALAs), Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids (linoleic acid), anti-oxidants and lignans; Useful for Normal and Dry skin; help to keep dry skin hydrated, moisturize and smooth in appearance; improves dull looking skin; can minimize the fine lines, act as anti wrinkle agent as well as sun block and protect skin from harmful UV rays; benefits the hair by helping to keep the scalp healthy; regular use of flaxseed oil on hair can prevent drying scalp, hair loss, dandruff, nourishes the internal hair shaft completely and promotes growth from inside out; making it soft and silky; adds sheen and health and strengthen the hair quality.

1. Juice of the plant is applied to fresh wounds. 2. A paste of the seed is applied to boils, removes pus and for quick relief. 3. Bark of the plant yields flax fiber and linen.

Manjistha

An aromatic herb with sessile lanceolate leaves, flowers in terminal spike, purplish. Distributed throughout Nepal to about 2500 m in moist, open places. Leaves powder, paste and essential oils are highly beneficial for skin. Good for all, oily and sensitive skin types; gives refreshing, cooling and soothing effect to the skin; antiseptic, rich in antioxdants and Virtamin E, beneficial for anti-aging, anti-wrinkle; an excellent treatment for acne.

1. Consider as a very good herb to fight with hot during summer season, 2. also very good while suffering from indigestion, toothache and 3. beneficial for skin problems like acne by the local inhabitantsHerbs used in :-

An aromatic herb with runner underground stem,leaves ovate, flowers small, white in spike. Distributed throughout Nepal to about 2500 m in moist, open places.Leaves powder, paste and essential oils are highly beneficial for skin. Good for all, oily and sensitive skin types; gives refreshing, cooling and soothing effect to the skin; antiseptic, rich in antioxdants and Virtamin E, beneficial for anti-aging, anti-wrinkle; an excellent treatment for acne.

1. Consider as a very good herb to fight with hot during summer season, 2. also very good while suffering from indigestion, toothache and 3. beneficial for skin problems like acne by the local inhabitantsHerbs used in :-

Multani Mato

It is used to treat rheumatic conditions. It can also be used in the areas of eczema and ringworm. Stimulant, astringent, anti-inflammatory, can be used for diarrhoea, helping to bind and warm the intestine, relief abdominal pain and distension due to cold.

It reached Europe via Arab traders in the first century AD and was mainly used for medicinal purposes. Although now used almost exclusively as a spice, it was promoted as a tonic after the protuguese took the Moluccas and obtained a monopoly on its production in 1512. The first recorded case of poisoning came in 1576, when a pregnant English Lady consumed 10-12 fruits and became “ deliriously inebriated”. It has been listed as a chinese medicinal herb since c. 600AD.Herbs used in :-

An erect herb with thick rhizomes covered with a bundle of fine, reddish brown fibres, fragrant; Flowers pinkish white. Distributed throughout Nepal at 3200-5000 on the rocky places at hill sides. Good for all skin and hair types; normalizes Oily skin and also useful to detoxify and clear acne, congested, pimpled, dull, dry and mature skin; help to eliminate blackheads; its rich antioxidants help in anti-aging. Good forv greying and falling hair.

1. Dried leaves and rhizomes are used in inscence. 2. Rhizomes are used in wounds, cough, cold, chronic fever, fever and skin diseases.

An erect herb about 1 m high; leaves stalked, ovate,gland dotted beneath; flowers purplish whites in recemes. Distributed in eastern and central Nepal at 300-1500 m (Terai-Mid hills) in open, sunny places.Stimulate and re-vitalize the skin; Very good for skin diseases; having antiseptic properties. enhances and tone up the luster of dull looking skin; helps to control acne; its anti-oxidant properties along with vitamin A and C, prevents from free radicles and helps to control skin aging and wrinkle formation; provide extra moisture to the skin to stay healthy & supple; its calming effect get relief from stress.

1. It is believed to protect against misfortune and represents purity, harmony, serenity and luck. 2. It is also used to treat many skin conditions as well as coughs, bronchitis and diabetes. 3. It is regarded as the most sacred plant after the lotus and is grown by most Hindu homes, and around temples, for its protective influence.The lady who worship tulasi, is blessed with long life of husbend, longevity, prosperity, fortunee and wealth.Herbs used in :-