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Adhatoda vasica Nees (Vasaca); Acanthaceae; Throughout India |
Fresh leaves juice/extract is used for skin affection and control of scabies |
2. |
Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. (Maharukh), Simaroubaceae; Throughout India |
Leaves extract checks skin eruption and useful in skin creams and lotions. |
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Allium sativum Linn. (Garlic),Alliaceae; Throughout India |
Garlic oil is a source of sulphur and useful to control sores, pimples and acne. It may be used in skin lotions and creams. |
4. |
Aloe vera Linn. (Ghikanwar) Liliaceae, Indian continent |
Leaves juice, its pulp or extracted materia is applied on skin for smoothness, healing, controlling skin burn, sun burn and injury. Used in moisturizers, lotions, creams hair tonic, shaving creams, etc. |
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Andropogon muricatus Retz. (Khas), Poaceae; Throughout India |
Powdered root paste with red sandal wood is used to cure irritated skin and allergies. |
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Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (Neem), Meliaceae; Indian warmer parts |
Bark, seed, fruits and leaves contain diterpenes and highly oxidized tetraner-triterpenoids including azadirachtin; antiseptic agent; useful in curing wounds, skin deseases, leprosy, ulcers etc. |
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Buchanania lanzan Spreng. (Chironnji), Anacardiaceae; Throughout India (up to 1000 m |
Kernel powder is useful in skin ointments to cure itch, blemishes, rashes and spots. |
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Butea frondosa Koenig ex Roxb. (Dhak), Fabaceae; Throughout India (up to 1200 m). |
Leaves extract is useful in pimples and seed extract for fungal infection and bruises. |
9. |
Carica papaya Linn. (Papaya),Caricaceae; Throughout India |
Milky juice of unripe fruit is a good ingredient for facial and face cream; fruit pulp make skin soft and remove blemishes. |
10. |
Cassia tora Linn. (Panwar),Caesalpiniaceae; Throughout India |
Leaves and seed extract are useful for skin infection, ringworm, eruption, etc. |
11. |
Citrus limon (Linn.) Burm.f. Nimbu), Rutaceae Throughout India |
Potential source of vitamin C; oil is used in various preparation to reduce skin itching and skin nourishment, pulp left after extraction of juice is useful as a facial ingredients. |
12. |
Cocos nucifera Linn. (Nariyal), Arecaceae; Hot damp region of India |
Coconut oil is useful for skin itching and rashes |
13. |
Cucumis sativus Linn. (Khira), Cucurbitaceae; Throughout India |
Water extract of fruits and seeds protect skin from sunburn. |
14. |
Curcuma longa Linn. (Haldi) Zingiberaceae; Throughout India a |
Rhizome powder possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties; used extensively in facial, face creams and ointments.
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15. |
Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. (Akash bel), Convolvulaceae, Throughout India |
Plant extract is useful to control dermatitis,itching and ringworm. |
16. |
Cydonia oblonga Mill.(Bile); Rosaceae; North-West Himalayas |
Seed extract is used for beautification and protection of skin. |
17. |
Eclipta alba (Linn.) Hassk. (Bhringraj), Asteraceae;Throughout India |
Paste of herb is useful to control skin diseases and eczema |
18. |
Euphorbia thymifolia Linn. (Choti dhudhi), |
Plant extract is useful to control ringworm and skin infections. |
19. |
Jasminum grandiflorum Linn. (Chameli), Oleaceae;Throughout India |
Essential oil extracted from flowers is used in skin creams and lotions to control skin diseases. Essential oil extracted from plant is used in creams for the protection from sunburn. |
20. |
Juniperus communis Linn Aaraar), Cupressaceae; Himalaya region (1700-4200 m) |
Essential oil is used in skin anti-acne cream. |
21. |
Leucas aspera Spreng. (Hul Khusa), Lamiaceae;Throughout India |
Juice of leaves is applied to control scabies,skin psoriasis, chronic skin, skin eruption and eczema. |
22. |
Juniperus communis Linn. (Aaraar), Cupressaceae;Himalaya region (1700-4200 m)
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Whole plant extract is useful in skin creams to control skin rejuvenation. |
23. |
Mallotus philippensis Muell.-Arg. (Kamala), Euphorbiaceae; Throughout
India
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Flower powder is useful to control scabies,ringworm, leprous eruption, etc.
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24. |
Mangifera indica Linn.(Aam), Anacardiaceae; Throughout India |
Plant extract possesses anti-oxidant properties. |
25. |
Matricaria chamomilla Linn.(Babuna), Asteraceae;Himalayan hills
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Leaves extract is applied in anti-acne cream. |
26. |
Mimosa pudica Linn.(Lajwanti), Mimosaceae;Throughout India |
Herb extract applied in skin creams and lotions to control itching. |
20. |
Juniperus communis Linn Aaraar), Cupressaceae; Himalaya region (1700-4200 m) |
Whole plant extract is useful in skin creams to control skin rejuvenation. |
27. |
Momordica charantia Linn. (Karela), Cucurbitaceae; Throughout India |
Plant extract possesses antioxidant properties. |
28. |
Ocimum sanctum Linn. and other Ocimum spp. (Tulsi),Lamiaceae, Throughout India |
Leaves extract is useful to control skin infection and rejuvenation. |
29. |
Phyllanthus emblica Linn.syn. Emblica officinalis Gaertn.,(Amla), Euphorbiaceae;Tropical and subtropical regions of India |
Fruit extract possesses anti-oxidant properties. |
30. |
Pistia stratiotes Linn.(Water lettuce), Araceae;Throughout India |
Leaves extract is applied to control chronic skin disorders.
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31. |
Prunus amygdalus Batsch (Badam), Rosaceae; Himalayan regions (2300 meters) |
Kernel extract is used in sun creams and other formulations to make the skin fair and beautification creams. |
32. |
Psoralea corylifolia Linn (Babchi), Fabaceae; Throughout India |
Seeds extract possesses potential to control skin diseases. |
33. |
Rosa damascena Mill.(Lal gulab), Rosaceae; Throughout India |
Essential oil extracted from flowers is used in skin creams, lotions and ointment for beautification, smoothness and protection from sunburns. |
34. |
Santalum album Linn (Chandan), Santalaceae; Dry regions of India |
Paste of hardwood is used in face pack; essential oil used in preparation of creams, ointments and lotions for skin beautification and protection from sunburn; possesses anti-oxidant properties. |
35. |
Saussurea lappa C.B. Clarke (Kuth), Asteraceae; Himalayan hills |
Roots extract is used in ointments for chronic skin diseases. |
36. |
Sesamum indicum Linn. (Til), Pedaliaceae; Throughout India |
Seed extract is useful for skin protection and rejuvenation. |
37. |
Swertia chirayita (Roxb. ex Flem.) Karst.(Cheretta), Gentianaceae; Himalayas
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Bark powder extract controls skin affections; possesses antioxidant properties. |
38. |
Withania somnifera Dunal (Aswagandha), Solanaceae;Drier parts of Himalayas |
Whole plant extract is used in skin cleansing formulations and possesses
antioxidant properties. |
39. |
Zea mays Linn. (Makka), Poaceae; Throughout India |
Stigma extract is used in creams and lotions for skin rejuvenation
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