Oryza Sativa (Beaten Rice)

Gregarious shrub; lower leaves stalked, upper leaves sessile; flower heads yellowish in panicled racemes; Distributed through out Nepal at 300-2500 m, c ommon along waysides and in the margins of cleared forests. Antiseptic, anti-microbial, astringent, anti-oxidant, skin rejuvenating properties; especially good for rejuvenating normal and dry, sun burnt and sensitive skin, also good for surgical scars; alleviates skin bruises, itching; recommended for normal and fine hair to leave it shiny and lustrous; A nerve tonic, good for pain during arthritis, rheumatism and strained muscles; relaxing and calming against stress and anxiety.

1. Dried leaves and flowers are used as incense. 2. The essential oil of the leaves has an insecticidal property. 3. An infusion of leaves is applied for asthma, headaches, cuts and wounds.4. juice of leaves is given in cases of cough

Bael Leaves

Evergreen, moderate sized tree; bark dark brown, wrinkled; leaves stalked, alternate or sub opposite; flowers stalked, yellowish. Distributed throughout Nepal at 500-2000 m on moist slopes of forested land. A stimulant and anti pain herb beneficial at lifting the spirits . Benefits on sore muscles, inflamed joints, bring relief from the arthritis pain and sprains, nervous system, headache and insomnia, brought on by stress or frayed nerves; It's important antibacterial and anti-fungal properties treat skin irritations and infections and helps to nourishes the skin.

Leaves and Bark are extensively used to trear colic and diarrhea. Also used to check nausea and vomitting.

It is applied externally as a lotion for rheumatic pain.It settles spasms within the gut and counters the effect of nervous tension.

It was introduced to Chinese cooking and medicine c. AD 600. In Chinese Material Medica (G.A. Stuart, 1911), it was recommended for certain types of non- pathogenic food poisoning caused by decaying matter.

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.

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.

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.

Olive oil is a skin conditioner. It attracts moisture, holds it close to the skin, and forms a breathable film that prevents moisture loss.

Rice is extensively used in the cosmetic as a basis for face-powder. It is good for blemishes, wrinkles and pigmentation. It is well known for its soothing and softening properties

A clear light pale yellow colored natural oil; beneficial for all skin types; having excellent regenerative, emollient with anti-wrinkle, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant properties; it's easily absorbable, deep tissues penetration ability, wonderful emollient and collagen formation properties, makes this oil ideal for mature skins to fight against wrinkle formation and aging; its softening, moisturizing, regeneration and rejuvenation properties also helps to reduce blemished, age spot, sun damage and scars in the mature skin."

soothing to skin: good for dry hair.makes hair dark and shine. Distilled flower and leaf water soothes tired eyes. In aromatherapy, it is a powerful relaxant for stress, fatigue, asthma, digestive and menstrual problems.

Satavari

use for skin problems - especially for skin sores and leg ulcers and as an insect repellent. Clove oil can be used in a blended massage oil to assist with diarrhea, bronchitis, chills, colds, muscular numbness, spasms, rheumatism and arthritis. For toothache the outer jaw can be massaged with this oil.

The distilled root essential oil scents quality soaps, cosmetics and aftershaves. Aromatic, stimulant and tonic. Used to treat rheumatism. it can be used to reduce tension.

The roots are rich in volatile oil, known as “ the oil of tranquility” in India and Srilanka. It has a heavy, earthy aroma, and is strongly repellent to flies, cockroaches, bedbugs , and cloth moths.

Gregarious shrub; lower leaves stalked, upper leaves sessile; flower heads yellowish in panicled racemes; Distributed through out Nepal at 300-2500 m, c ommon along waysides and in the margins of cleared forests. Antiseptic, anti-microbial, astringent, anti-oxidant, skin rejuvenating properties; especially good for rejuvenating normal and dry, sun burnt and sensitive skin, also good for surgical scars; alleviates skin bruises, itching; recommended for normal and fine hair to leave it shiny and lustrous; A nerve tonic, good for pain during arthritis, rheumatism and strained muscles; relaxing and calming against stress and anxiety.

1. Dried leaves and flowers are used as incense. 2. The essential oil of the leaves has an insecticidal property. 3. An infusion of leaves is applied for asthma, headaches, cuts and wounds. 4. juice of leaves is given in cases of cough

Cannabis sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil

Evergreen, moderate sized tree; bark dark brown, wrinkled; leaves stalked, alternate or sub opposite; flowers stalked, yellowish. Distributed throughout Nepal at 500-2000 m on moist slopes of forested land. A stimulant and anti pain herb beneficial at lifting the spirits . Benefits on sore muscles, inflamed joints, bring relief from the arthritis pain and sprains, nervous system, headache and insomnia, brought on by stress or frayed nerves; It's important antibacterial and anti-fungal properties treat skin irritations and infections and helps to nourishes the skin.

Leaves and Bark are extensively used to trear colic and diarrhea. Also used to check nausea and vomitting.

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 perennial herb with obtusely or acutely serrated leaves. Flowers small and hairy. Distributed throughout Nepal to about 2500 m (Mid hills) 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 :-