10 Herbs for Topical Healing :
- Arnica flowers (Arnica Montana or Arnica chamissonis)
- Lavender flowers (Lavandula angustifolia)
- St. John’s wort flowering tops (Hypericum perfoliatum)
- Chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita)
- Tobacco leaf (Nicotiana tabacum)
- Aloe inner leaf (Aloe barbadensis)
- Yarrow leaf and flower (Achillea millefolium)
- Calendula flowers (Calendula officinalis)
- Plantain leaf (Plantago major or Plantago lanceolata)
- Comfrey leaf and/or root (Symphytum officinale)
| Botanical name/Part used | Common name | Use |
| Acacia concinna pods | Shikakai | Shampoo’s, Soaps |
| Acorus calamus rhizome | Sweet flag | Aromatic, Dusting powders, Skin lotions |
| Allium sativum bulbs | Garlic | Promotes skin healing |
| Aloe vera leaf | Aloe | Radio-protective, Moisturizer, Sun screen |
| Alpinia galanga rhizome | Galanga | Aromatic, In Dusting powders |
| Avena sativa fruit | Oat | Skin tonic/Moisturizer |
| Azadirachta indica leaves | Neem | Toothpastes, Soaps, Shampoo’s |
| Balsamodendron myrrha gum | Myrrh | Soaps/Shampoo’s |
| Calendula officinalis flowers | Marigold | Promotes skin care |
| Cedrus deodara wood | Deodar | Shampoo’s/Soaps |
| Centella asiatica plant | Gotu kola | Wound healing |
| Cichorium intybus seed | Chicory | Relieves sore eyes/ Clears skin of blemishes |
| Citrus aurantium peel | Orange | Skin creams, Soaps, Shampoo’s. |
| Citrus limon peel | Lemon | Heals skin, Prevents hair loss. |
| Coriandrum sativum seed | Coriander | Anti-inflammatory |
| Crocus sativus stigma | Saffron | Post bath massage |
| Curcuma longa rhizome | Turmeric | Skin creams & lotions, Anti- bacterial |
| Curcuma zedoaria rhizome | Zedoary | Anti-bacterial, Aromatic |
| Daucus carota seeds | Carrot | Natural source of Vit. A |
| Eclipta alba plant | Bhringraj | Shampoo’s |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra root | Liquorice | Anti-inflammatory |
| Hedychium spicatum rhizome | Kapurkachri | Hair oils |
| Hibiscus rosa sinensis flowers | China rose | Shampoo’s |
| Iris florentina root | Orris | Additive to dusting powders |
| Lawsonia alba leaves | Henna | In Shampoo’s |
| Matricaria chamomilla flowers | Chamomile | Hair tonic/ Relieves sore limbs |
| Moringa oleifera seed | Benjamin | Hair oils, Suntan lotion |
| Prunus serotina bark | Wild cherry bark | In shampoo’s |
| Pterocarpus santalinus bark | Red sandalwood | In skin creams. |
| Rubia cordifoliaroot | Manjistha | Wound healing |
| Santalum album | Sandal wood | In skin lotion’s |
| Sapindus trifoliatus fruit cortex | Soap wort | Natural detergent |
| Triticum sativum germ | Wheat germ | Skin lotions, A natural source of Vit E |