Herbs used in Topical / Cosmetic applications

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10 Herbs for Topical Healing : 

  1. Arnica flowers (Arnica Montana or Arnica chamissonis)
  2. Lavender flowers (Lavandula angustifolia)
  3. St. John’s wort flowering tops (Hypericum perfoliatum)
  4. Chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita)
  5. Tobacco leaf (Nicotiana tabacum)
  6. Aloe inner leaf (Aloe barbadensis)
  7. Yarrow leaf and flower (Achillea millefolium)
  8. Calendula flowers (Calendula officinalis)
  9. Plantain leaf (Plantago major or Plantago lanceolata)
  10. Comfrey leaf and/or root (Symphytum officinale)

 

Botanical name/Part usedCommon nameUse
Acacia concinna podsShikakaiShampoo’s, Soaps
Acorus calamus rhizomeSweet flagAromatic, Dusting powders, Skin lotions
Allium sativum bulbsGarlicPromotes skin healing
Aloe vera leafAloeRadio-protective, Moisturizer, Sun screen
Alpinia galanga rhizomeGalangaAromatic, In Dusting powders
Avena sativa fruitOatSkin tonic/Moisturizer
Azadirachta indica leavesNeemToothpastes, Soaps, Shampoo’s
Balsamodendron myrrha gumMyrrhSoaps/Shampoo’s
Calendula officinalis flowersMarigoldPromotes skin care
Cedrus deodara woodDeodarShampoo’s/Soaps
Centella asiatica plantGotu kolaWound healing
Cichorium intybus seedChicoryRelieves sore eyes/ Clears skin of blemishes
Citrus aurantium peelOrangeSkin creams, Soaps, Shampoo’s.
Citrus limon peelLemonHeals skin, Prevents hair loss.
Coriandrum sativum seedCorianderAnti-inflammatory
Crocus sativus stigmaSaffronPost bath massage
Curcuma longa rhizomeTurmericSkin creams & lotions, Anti- bacterial
Curcuma zedoaria rhizomeZedoaryAnti-bacterial, Aromatic
Daucus carota seedsCarrotNatural source of Vit. A
Eclipta alba plantBhringrajShampoo’s
Glycyrrhiza glabra rootLiquoriceAnti-inflammatory
Hedychium spicatum rhizomeKapurkachriHair oils
Hibiscus rosa sinensis flowersChina roseShampoo’s
Iris florentina rootOrrisAdditive to dusting powders
Lawsonia alba leavesHennaIn Shampoo’s
Matricaria chamomilla flowersChamomileHair tonic/ Relieves sore limbs
Moringa oleifera seedBenjaminHair oils, Suntan lotion
Prunus serotina barkWild cherry barkIn shampoo’s
Pterocarpus santalinus barkRed sandalwoodIn skin creams.
Rubia cordifoliarootManjisthaWound healing
Santalum albumSandal woodIn skin lotion’s
Sapindus trifoliatus fruit cortexSoap wortNatural detergent
Triticum sativum germWheat germSkin lotions, A natural source of Vit E