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 inhabitants

Shrub having eliptical leaves; flowers solitary white. Distributed in central and eastern Nepal to about 450-1200 m (MidHills), cultivated. Good for Normal, Dry, Delicate skin; Antiseptic; Antioxidant; Moisturizing, Rejuvenating

Leaves are used to make a beverage, tea.

It treats leprosy and other skin diseases shows carcinogen- reducing properties and is antifungal and antiviral. It also destroys bacteria and over 200 insect species including locusts and mites. This is good for many skin disorders including ringworm, alopecia, eczema, scabies, ticks and lice. It is antibacterial and antiviral.

It is one of the most important detoxicants in Ayurvedic medicine and is a potent febrifuge, long used to treat intermittent fevers.Traditional Indian medicine recommend that patients suffering from Chicken Pox sleep on neem leaves. The timber is so highly prized for its insecticidal properties that in parts of Africa it is grown in hedges to provide easily harvested material for protection against inset- borne diseases.Herbs used in :-

An antiseptic, soothing, anti-inflammatory herb very effective for healing very dry, sensitive skin especially after sunburn. It is also good for bruises, sprains, pulled muscles, sores and boils.petals can be used as a rinse to lighten and brighten hair. The petals also make a nourishing cream for the skin.helps to treat inflammatory problems of the digestive system such as gastric, peptic ulcers.

It was used in early Indian and Arabic cultures, and in ancient Greece and Rome, as a medicinal herb and as a colorant for fabrics, foods, and cosmetics.

A thistle-like plant with a strong central branch stem. Each branch will usually have from one to five flower heads. Flower color is usually yellow or orange, although some varieties have red or white flowers.A very good astringent, gives replenishing effect for all types of damaged skins, especially good for Oily skin; give cleansing and toning effects by reducing blemishes, freckles; also improves skin texture; rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins A ,C and E; fights against free radicals, aging, fine lines and wrinkle formations; regenerate and rejuvenate the supple skin. An excellent emollient and moisturizer; nourish skin; enhance blood circulation; rejuvenate the skin, brings elasticity and complete glow to the skin , leaving it fresh and appealing; its anti-inflammatory properties is extremely beneficial for itchiness, dryness, irritation, rashes and stretch marks; relieves from stress and pain.

Caffeine has potent anti-inflammatory properties that make it ideal for reducing inflammation and redness in your skin. The coffee grinds work as an exfoliator. Using caffeine in this delicate area can easily tighten fine lines and smooth puffy surfaces. Because coffee contains caffeine, however, it has benefits not shared by other exfoliating body scrub agents. Coffee body scrubs can be invigorating, helping you wake up on those difficult mornings. The caffeine in coffee is also vasorestrictive, meaning it shrinks blood vessels. This can help improve the appearance of varicose veins and thread veins. Coffee can also help redistribute fat beneath the surface of the skin, to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Start to feel invigorating and warm.Anti depressor. Improve concentration and help to provide alertness and focus.

Lemongrass oil has great benefits as a muscle and skin toner, and revitalizes the body and mind, helps with infections and keeps the family pet flea and tick free and smelling nice. It also is used for clearing up oily skin and acne, as well as athlete's foot. Perennial grass with aromatic leaves. Distributed in central and eastern Nepal to about 500-1800 m (mid Hills) in open, rocky places. Beneficial for skin rejuvination. good for oily skin due to Astringent properties; Antisepticl and anti microbial; reduce acne and pimples; open blocked pores; cleanses and refines sluggish and dull skin; toning skin.

Emulsifying Beeswax

Perennial grass with aromatic leaves. Distributed in central and eastern Nepal to about 500-1800 m in open, rocky places. Beneficial for skin rejuvination. good for oily skin due to Astringent properties; Antisepticl and anti microbial; reduce acne and pimples; open blocked pores; cleanses and refines sluggish and dull skin; toning skin.

Fenugreek

It is good for scabies and other skin diseases. ( Bark:juice is prescribed for dressing cracked and inflamed sole of feet).leaves; relieve diarrhea, dysentery and to reduce bleeding, can be used to treat constipation

It is belived that ghosts live on the tree. In kathmandu valley there is a tradition to offer food in the names of ghosts to the tree: In buddhism, it is described that Gautam Buddha gained spiritual inner light and perfect knowledge of salvation of soul sitting under this tree.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 :-

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.