An erect annual, with 2-3 pinnate leaves and terminal peduncles supporting single flowerheads. Yellow tubular florets is surrounded by a single row of white ligulate florets which are often bent backwards. Chamomilla grows in fields as well as cultivated. Nourish skin; control skin's inflammations and irritations, rashes and other skin disorders; its anti-oxidant properties along with vitamins A, C, and E keeps skin smooth and supple.

Externally, chamomile flowers have a strong trditional reputation for helping to heal wounds, inflamations and other skin conditions.

Chungang

White Dubo

Shikakai

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

Aswangandha

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 :-

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.

Champhor

Chana

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.

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

Horsetail 2

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.

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 :-