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.

Pink Salt

Chungang

Oryza Sativa (Beaten Rice)

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

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.

A decoction can be used for skin problems especially tubercular conditions of skin and mucous tissues.( for skin eruption rheumatic pain and neuralgia). The root is a blood tonic and a treatment for irregular bleeding, rheumatoid arthritis and jaundice.

Calamus candy, made by crystallizing tender slices of the rhizomes was popular in the 18th century as a medicinal lozenge to cure coughs and indigestion and to ward off infection.

Amalaki

Herb with large glabrous green leaves, Flowers yellowish white in spike. Distributed in central and eastern Nepal to about 1000-2000 m in moist places, cultivated.Good for skin. Helpful to skin disorders and helps in improving skin complexions. Has soothing, warming, comforting, penetrating, refreshing, uplifting, and stimulant properties.

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

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 :-

Bael Leaves

Barro

Betal Nut

black Sesame

used externally as an irritant for rheumatism,bronchitis, pain in the joints,neuralgia and pleurisy: Mustard poultice is basically used for a variety of skin conditions. When it is used to the skin, the capillaries will be dilated and in effect, causing the increase of the blood circulation. The burning sensation excites an outward inflammation entering the skin deeply and killing the infections and at the same time pulling out intoxication. Its use can also relieve pain because of its counter-irritant effect. Other than its medicinal benefit, mustard poultice can bring out beautiful and healthy skin because it enhances blood circulation. it stimulates appetite, promotes the secretion of the digestive glands and acts as a digestant

It has provided pungent flavorings, green vegetables, and medicinal compounds from very early times. Use as a condiment in the West dates back to at least 400 BC and medicinal uses were first mentioned in china in 659 AD

Bringaraj

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.