An Ayurvedic Guide to Natural Skin
and Hair Care Ingredients

Find 100% Natural Ingredients, that are extremely, rare, exotic and efficacious when applied topically!

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Indian Banyan

Indian Banyan

Or Vatavrikshah

BENEFITS

Revered as a divine tree, Indian Banyan cleanses skin from deep within and lights up the complexion. But that’s not all – it is also known to provide a visibly smoother and clearer-looking complexion. It also has high youth-boosting and astringent properties which makes it an inevitable ingredient is skincare. This tree is not just a potent, 100% natural companion in handling skin problems that cause the skin to look dull, rough and unhealthy but it is also equally useful when problems in bones, gums or digestion arise.

Indian Ginseng

Indian Ginseng

Or Ashwagandha

BENEFITS

This herb has been known to banish the troubles of a frail physique and annoyed skin. Ashwagandha really is the ingredient one needs if they want their body to look and feel healthier, sturdier and youthful. It is often used in Ayurveda as a supplement for internal consumption for restfulness of the mind, body strength, relaxation and weight related concerns. Studies have proved that Ashwagandha considerably helps in reducing stress-levels and can be used as a tonic for the nerves. Various treatment plans in Ayurveda also use this herb to treat gastric ulcers induced by stress. In Ayurveda, it is also known as a ‘Rasayana’, which is the group of herbs that promotes rejuvenation of the human body. This herb is also used to transform the look of your skin, to evoke strength and vigor.

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Indian Gooseberry

Indian Gooseberry

Or Amla

BENEFITS

Hailed as an Ayurvedic superfood, Amla has a rich source of natural Vitamin C that is known to improve hair hygiene, provide a lovely shine and nourish dead and dry-looking hair. It provides a cleansed feeling in the scalp enabling a sparkly shine in the shaft and balances oiliness for a free spirit. This herb is especially useful for hair as it adorns one’s hair with shine and a chic look with the help of its phytoconstituent, Lupeol. It is one of those herbs that seem ubiquitous, especially when it comes to hair. This ancient all-rounder herb is known as 'Amalaki' in the native tongue and is commonly referred to as the ‘Mother of Herbs’ in Ayurveda. Not only is Amla’s vitamin C profile impressive, this sour fruit is also loaded with good stuff for the skin too. Amla is packed with antioxidants that help fight aging cells and leaves skin looking much youthful. Interestingly, the powder of Amalaki is used for multiple applications like itching or even for weight loss in the traditional system of Ayurveda.

Indian Headache Tree

Indian Headache Tree

Or Agnimantha

BENEFITS

One of the most widely used herbs in Ayurvedic treatments, Agnimantha possesses incredible therapeutic benefits. The extracts of this herb's roots are used to calm and relax bodily discomfort, uneasiness and other muscle and joint agitations. Ayurveda also recommends Agnimantha as a strong 'jwarahara' or that which alleviates fever along with 'vranahara' qualities that makes it exceptional at repairing and healing wounds.

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Indian Laburnum

Indian Laburnum

Or Aragvadha

BENEFITS

Aragvadha is a magnificent tree known for its yellow charm, also given the name of ‘Golden Shower’ for it has golden flowers that swing by the branches in a glorious fashion. In Ayurvedic texts, this herb has been looked at as a detoxifier, which also has immense wealth in improving the appearance and color of the skin. It is also known for its 'mrudu' (soft) texture that lends a profound clarifying effect. Because its cleansing properties are extremely delicate, it can be used by people with sensitive and mature skin types. Aragvadha is also prescribed to be used against fever as it cleanses the digestive tract and produces a purifying effect. Futhurmore, Aragvadha also balances the Pitta and Kapha doshas.

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Indian Barberry

Indian Barberry

Or Daruharidra

BENEFITS

Also known as Daruharidra or Daruhaldi, this herb is actually another type of Turmeric. A great purifier with calming potency, Daruhaldi is yet another Ayurvedic staple. If you’re sick of seeing dry, brittle, broken hair bunches stuck in your hairbrush, this herb is your ally. Apart from this, this herb also keeps the skin robust and clean, while producing a clear, brightening effect. Daruhaldi is used in a paste-from in traditional Ayurveda to relieve pain and discomfort due to inflammations and muscle spasms too. Ayurveda also recommends that Daruhaldi powder is exceptionally useful in aiding liver function as it has a noticeably high regenerative quality.

Indian Bay Leaf

Indian Bay Leaf

Or Tejapatta

BENEFITS

Known for improving skin complexion, this Ayurvedic herb adds warmth and lightness to the skin. It also acts as an excellent cleanser and helps soothe skin infections as it has unusually high properties and nutrients that help with these. This also makes this herb great at treating the look of acne and other similar breakouts. Indian Bay Leaf is also a potent herb that aging skin needs to rejuvenate as it has a high level of youth-enhancing substances. Ayurveda also recommends the use of Indian Bay Leaf to treat digestive issues such as intestinal gas, bloating and abdominal cramps.

Indian Blue Water Lily

Indian Blue Water Lily

Or Utpala

BENEFITS

Indian Blue Water Lily contains gallic acid that helps lock-in moisture for hair. It is also used as a natural hair conditioner. It is traditionally used to relieve joint pain and swelling due to its highly effective has soothing properties. The flowers and roots of this herb also show calming properties and can therefore help relieve stress and anxiety. Besides, its cooling properties help relax and calms the whole body which is also aided by its soothing aroma. The flowers are also traditionally administered in Ayurveda to treat gastrointestinal disturbances.

Indian Camphor Weed

Indian Camphor Weed

Or Karpura

BENEFITS

Indian Camphor Weed's light, cooling preperties make it a great Pitta and Kapha pacifier. It also cools, soothes and comforts the whole body. It's naturally high in qualities that calm and comfort the body and helps soothe muscles and joints to reduce the appearance of swelling and stiffness for free, flowing movements.

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Indian Cinnamon

Indian Cinnamon

Or Tvak

BENEFITS

Cinnamon is an excellent ingredient for the skin in so many ways. Ayurveda recognizes it as ‘Tiksha’, meaning that which acts quickly. It helps the skin maintain its overall appearance and specializes in complexion enhancement. Since it's a great at fighting germs, it is also used to treat cuts, wounds and bruises too. Cinnamon is the bark of this tree and is locally known for its special flavor and unique aroma. Ayurveda also prescribes it to be used in the treatment of common ailments like common cold, fever and cough by boiling it in water.

Indian Dill

Indian Dill

Or Ahichhtra

BENEFITS

Other than being an essential ingredient in flavoruing pickles, curries and soups, Dill Seeds are also used in massage oils due to its innate natural ability to preserve them. It's miraculous health benefits and medicinal properties also extend to its ability to soothe and relax skin that is prone to breakouts, inflammation and reddness. In Ayurveda, it's also used in the treatment of various digestive disorders to ensure proper gut health.

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Indian Elecampane/ Orris Root

Indian Elecampane/ Orris Root

Or Pushkarmool

BENEFITS

Ayurvedic beauty formulations focus on nourishing skin until it looks beautiful, naturally. In this regard, Indian Elecampane is a major skin nourisher right here. The term ‘Pushkar’ in its Indian name means 'that which nourishes the body'. Its leaves look similar to those of Lotus, hence, Pushkarmool is also called ‘Padmapatra’ meaning 'Leaf of a Lotus Plant'. It pacifies the Vata and Kapha Doshas and keeps the skin in the right balance of dryness and oiliness. Besides these, it is also traditionally used in the treatment of respiratory disorders such as asthma and Bronchitis. For all these reasons and more, it is revered as one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurveda.

Indian Elm

Indian Elm

Or Chirabilva

BENEFITS

Indian Elm is a herb mentined in Ayurveda to be used for alleviating skin allergies and infections as it has a naturally soothing and calming property that greatly benefits such sensitive skin. The stem, bark and leaves of this tree are used in traditional Ayurvedic healing system for it's wondorous effects.

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Indian Frankincense

Indian Frankincense

Or Shallaki

BENEFITS

This herb is mostly used to relieve soreness and discomfort around the joints as it reduces the release of the hormone that triggers such pain. This Ayurvedic herb with healing properties is also used as a support for aging skin as it reduces the look of wrinkles and fine lines. High levels of youth-boosting properties in this herb also heals the look of damaged skin and maintains a supple and naturally glowy appearance. An infusion of Indian Frankincense is recommended in Ayurveda for a perfectly glowing and radiant skin. 

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Elaari

Indian Fumitory

Indian Fumitory

Or Parpataka

BENEFITS

Rhetorically hailed as ‘the protector herb’ in Ayurvedic texts, this unique and ancient ingredient is both cooling and utterly moisturizing at the same time. If you need an instant skin-purge to clear up the look of dullness and bring around an enlivened feel, then this herb is all you have to bank on. Modern studies have even proved that this herb can produce excpetional results for various gastrointestinal issues and considered it of premium quality for improved heart health.

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Indian Kudzu

Indian Kudzu

Or Vidari

BENEFITS

The tuber of this plant is typically used in Ayurveda to soothe fever and cold. It's also excellent at protecting the skin from frequent breakouts and other similar problems as it prevents these issues. It's also found to be effective in bringing an even-tone to the skin and enhancing beauty, in general. Because of it's all-round protective quality, it's also recommended in Ayurveda as a healthy tonic to maintain body mass and improve strength.

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Indian Lilac

Indian Lilac

Or Nimba

BENEFITS

A member of the Mahogany family, Indian Lilac is a jackpot planted in nature as the whole plant is known for its medicinal properties. It is typically used for dry, flaky looking and itchy scalp that needs to be soothed. Be it that white powdery thing that you might occasionally be brushing off your shoulder, or the itchy, annoying feeling that makes you scratch – Indian Lilac can deal with them all. Traditionally, the leaves and bark of this herb is known in Ayurveda as a known blood-purifier as it rejuvinates and revitalizes from the inside.

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Indian Long Pepper

Indian Long Pepper

Or Pippali

BENEFITS

Helpful due to its soothing properties, Indian Long Pepper is usually used for Pitta balancing. Coming from the same family as Black Pepper, Long pepper, in Ayurveda is well-known for its cleansing and clarifying effect. Long Pepper gives a squeaky clean, non-bumpy, clarifying effect for a silky-smooth skin. It also calms skin that looks irritated and significantly and acts a pain-soother too. It is also used along with other herbs in Ayurveda to treat issues related to digestion and to improve appetite, in general.

Indian Madder

Indian Madder

Or Manjistha

BENEFITS

Typically known as a complexion enhancer, Manjishtha provides an even-toned appearance for a clean and clear look. It is also a keen complexion booster and skin brightener. It is known to bring about clear-looking, youthful and vibrant skin. It is even renowned for enhancing the skin complexion. It puts skin at ease almost instantly and takes care of the tantrums. It gives skin a clean and clear appearance and promotes youthfulness. it enhances and evens out the skin tone (Varnakrit), exfoliates and purifies the skin (Vishahar), soothes the skin (Shothahar), and brings a healthy-looking glow to the face, for a fresh, gorgeous look. Indian Madder is one of the most potent Ayurvedic herbs when trying to clarify your skin or your body. Its nature is to cleanse and rejuvenate. It is known to brighten the skin’s complexion radically, in order to take away the day-to-day dullness that sits on your skin and makes you look older. If the skin often shows frequent appearances of spots or acne, this herb can be a go-to, since it also has expertise in maintaining a smooth look of the skin.

Indian Mallow

Indian Mallow

Or Atibala

BENEFITS

This herb is also known as Atibala, meaning ‘that which gives strength’. It pacifies Vata and Pitta Dosha and solves skin issues like dryness by lubricating the skin well. It is helpful in rejuvenation of the body as well as the moisturization of the skin. Besides, Atibala also shows excellent properties that reduces the look of acne, pimples and other breakouts. It is also used to help relieve muscle and joint discomfort as it strengthens the body. Ayurveda also recommends that regular use of Atibala helps with malnutrition due to its 'Balaya' (strength provider) property.

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Indian Nightshade

Indian Nightshade

Or Brihati

BENEFITS

Brihati is considered one of the finest herbs in Ayurveda that soothes, calms and relaxes everything from sensitive skin prone to frequent breakouts to even stiff and sre muscles and joints. It also possesses exceptional qualities that make it the perfect herb to treat cough, cold and fever according to traditional Ayurvedic texts.

Indian Persimmon

Indian Persimmon

Or Tinduka

BENEFITS

When it comes to this ingredient, the fruit, stem bark, seed and seed oil are all used in Ayurveda for various purposes. It's also particularly known to ease skin rashes and irritations and therefore makes for a great skincare ingredient when it comes to sensitive skin. Additionally, Ayurveda also classifies it for its deep 'vranahara' properties that make it excellent as healing and repairing wounds quickly and effeciently.

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Indian Rose Chestnut/ Ceylon ironwood

Indian Rose Chestnut/ Ceylon ironwood

Or Nagakesara

BENEFITS

The ruby charm of this herb is not just aesthetically enticing but is also astute in tackling the problems of sensitive skin. It is known to contain flavonoids and glycosides that reduce acne and has youth-boosting properties that also fights the appearance of various signs of aging. This herb is also known to offer significant protection to the skin from the appearance of damages due to being in the sun too long. Ayurveda also holds that the Mesua flower enhances digestion as it stimulates 'Agni', the agent required for effective digestion in the stomach. With striking astringent properties, Nagakesara can fight the look of acne, pimples and scars to keep your skin looking glowy and smooth with a never-before-seen radiance. This medicinal herb is also rich in natural phytochemicals that adds to its therapeutic benefits. It's especially suited for oily and pigmented skin as it strive to strike a balance when it comes to moisturization while also lending an even-toned appearance.

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Indian Sarsaparilla

Indian Sarsaparilla

Or Anantamul

BENEFITS

Due to its high value in both medicinal applications and cosmetics, Anantamul is revered in both Ayurveda and other non-traditional systems of healing as well. According to Ayurvedic texts, this herb possesses a peculiar quality of 'roopan' or healing that makes it an excellent ingredient in skin and haircare products that serves to protect them from damage. Some modern studies even indicate its great effects when it comes to supporting kidney diseases too.

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Indian Spikenard/ Nardus Root

Indian Spikenard/ Nardus Root

Or Jatamansi

BENEFITS

A Pitta balancing herb with purifying powers, Jatamansi leaves the skin feeling cleared and cleansed inside out. It is a savior for aggravated skin concerns. Jatamansi also works to add a noticeable glow to the skin and improve its complexion and luster for a neater, clearer appearance. It also shows youth-enhancing properties that help reduce the look of wrinkles, fine lines and age spots to a great extent too. In Ayurveda, Jatamansi is seen as a Pitta-pacifier as it is a blood purifier.
The herb is so powerful that its uses spread across multiple areas of health and wellness and even extend to psychiatry and gastroenterology.

Indian Uraria

Indian Uraria

Or Prishniparni

BENEFITS

Prishniparni is not only considered as one of the most impotant herbs in Ayurveda but it's also included in 'dashamoola', a specific traditional concotion of 10 herbs that is known for strengthening and rejuvenating the body. It's believed that this herb is so powerful that it even possesses the capacity to heal broken bones. Besides, it's also rich in alkaloids and flavoids which help protect the skin from the appearance of signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines and promotes youthfulness along with vibrance.

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Indian Valerian

Indian Valerian

Or Sughandhabala

BENEFITS

Ayurveda uses this potent herb to balance all the three doshas of an individual, for an all-encompassing calm throughout the body and the mind. When used in skincare formulations, the herb helps with the acute cases of acne, breakouts and related skin concerns.
As a bonus effect, Indian Valerian is also used to induce restfulness and sweeten the sleep so you can feel naturally rested and at peace during unquiet nights. Also known as Tagar, this is a powerful Ayurvedic herb with restorative properties that can calm and soothe your skin extremely well. Studies have found that Tagar contains a substance called Valerenic acid, which is the element that helps one feel relaxed and restful. The herb also has an effective approach in solving joint discomfort and body concerns that come to notice as we age.
Further, Indian Valerian is also used in Ayurveda for the treatment of gastrointestinaldiscomfort.

Indian Coral Tree

Indian Coral Tree

Or Paribhadra

BENEFITS

Found in almost all states of Indian, Paribhadra is known for its soothing properties in Ayurveda. This nature's natural gift is a one-of-kind tree that helps relaxes and calms any kind of discomfort and uneasiness and brings about a lightened and healthier feel. It's a natural reservoir of abundant nutrients that accelerate the body's healing process and brings about comfort. Additionally, regular use of this her is also believed to bring a shine and glow to skin as it boosts a raw vibrance in skin, from the inside.

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Indian Plum

Indian Plum

Or Badara

BENEFITS

In Ayurveda's notes, Plum is a 'sheetal' or an active coolant meaning it's a fruit that provides smoothness, calmness and coolness to your skin. It is excellent at visibly brightening your complexion and removing appearance of uneven skin because Plum contains a flavonoid called Spinosin in it. Plum contains natural Vitamin C that's helpful for mature skin to firm it and fade away the look of wrinkles and fine lines. According to Ayurveda, this fruit pacifies vitiations of Pitta dosha which means that it calms down fiery skin that's prone to breakouts, reddness and inflammations and is very sensitive skin-friendly. The Hydroalcoholic extract in Plum also uplifts your skin especially if it looks dull, damaged or unkempt. Traditionally, various decoctions of Badara, is prescribed in Ayurveda to help soothe diarrhea and vomiting too.

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Jave Fig

Java Fig

Or Plaksha

BENEFITS

This herb is cooling in nature and helps spread the nutrition of all other fellow ingredients evenly across your body – resulting in merry-looking, gorgeous skin head-to-toe. As a Kapha-Pitta pacifying herb, it balances the oiliness of the skin to make it more supple and decongested. It is also a natural coolant, meaning it can be extremely useful in soothing the skin when it feels especially agitated. It also helps the skin stay moisturized alongside a poreless appearance of the skin, due to its ability to clear the appearance of clogged pores and balance skin’s texture. Further, in Ayurveda, the roots and bark of Java Fig are also used to soothe nausea.

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Lac Resin

Lac Resin

Or Laksha

BENEFITS

Lac Resin is usually reverred in Ayurveda for its excellent purifying and cleansing properties. Additionally, this ingredient is also known for its 'snigdha guna' or unctuous quality that helps it to impart the right amount of moisturization and hydration needed for the skin. The therapeutic effects of Laksha is also believed to cover deep rejuvenative effects on skin for a glowy look and youthful appearance.

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Large Leaf Beauty Berry

Large Leaf Beauty Berry

Or Priyangu

BENEFITS

Locally known as “Priyangu” or “Dear”, this herb has all the right reasons to be called so! The oil extracted from its flowers provides thick, gorgeous tresses that give you more and more reasons to flaunt them every day. Beauty Berry is also held highly in Ayurveda as it is one of the few tridosha-balancing herbs. As its name suggests, this herb is also used as a beauty-enhancer and enricher as it even tones the skin for a dazzling, uniform appearance. It also greatly suits delicate skin that is prone to breakouts and other skin irritations easily. It's effects have even found to suit hair that needs cleansing and strengthening.

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Leadwort

Leadwort

Or Chitrak

BENEFITS

Leadwort is known to induce calmness as it soothes and comforts the body. It's a useful Vata-pacifier as Leadwort is the best in reducing stiffness and soreness of muscles and joints. In Ayurveda, Chitrak is a known carminative herb and is therefore also used to treat indigestion and other gastrointestinal disorders. It also possess significantly strong youth-boosting properties and is typically prescribed for oral consumption by Ayurvedic practitioners for strengthening vigor.

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Leaf Flower

Leaf Flower

Or Bhumyamalaki

BENEFITS

Traditionally, this herb is believed to possesses qualities that help support live health and is therefore the essential ingredient in 'Chawanaprash', a cooked mixture meant as a dietary supplement to boost immunity and enhance health, in general. The paste of its leaves are also applied to treat various skin infections and allergies in Ayurveda and hence forms an excellent ingredient in natural skincare remedies. It's 'sita' qualities also makes it effective in cooling, calming and refreshing the body.

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Lemon

Lemon

Or Jambheer

BENEFITS

Lemon cools and soothes skin as it balances Pitta (element of heat). It also clears, cleanses and balances clogged-up skin pores - all thanks to its cooling properties. It also shows youth-enhancing properties and helps with rejuveneation of skin that appears aged and dull. Ayurveda employs this plant in many formulations for balancing Pitta (the element of heat) such as to reduce stress and help with relaxing the body. Intake of Lemon with a pinch of salt is recommended in Ayurveda is also believed to help with nausea and aid healthy digestion.

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Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass Essential Oil

BENEFITS

When added to a carrier oil, lemmongrass essential oil turns into a highly effective stimulant, as seen in polyherbal formulations for the body. If your goal is to get a smooth, glowy skin that is dewy and well-moisturized, then this ingredient will be your best Ayurvedic choice. It also purifies and clarifies skin to make your pores appear naturally clean, while also providing a raw definition and toned look.

Licorice

Licorice

Or Yashtimadhu

BENEFITS

This old, known kitchen-candy is far from being just a ‘sweetie’ - it can get pretty tough when it comes to a stubborn scalp. This herb with a ‘sweet-demeanor' and excellent cooling properties is pretty powerful when it comes to opening up the pores of the scalp and mollifying the scalp to calm it down. Ayurveda also calls Licorice as ‘Keshav’, meaning good for hair. It is also known to have a deep moisturizing effect or ‘Snigdha’. It even enhances the appearance of hair shaft and makes way for healthier hair. Whether to enhance the skin complexion or gift a youthful, woke presence to the hair – Licorice can be that one answer to it all. This herb is a natural sweetener for teas and beverages, but apart from that it is extremely sweet to your skin as well! Licorice pacifies Vata and Pitta doshas as it is unctuous and calming by nature. Licorice also enhances skin’s complexion, keep it looking enriched and nourished for as long as possible. This herb is also known to promote longevity and helps the body feel stronger– all naturally and in sync with one's wellbeing. Besides, Licorice is also widely held in traditional Ayurvedic belief to be beneficial for throat irritations and helps improve voice too.

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Malabar Catmint

Malabar Catmint

BENEFITS

If you’ve been searching for the perfect antidote to your annoyed skin, this herb is your answer! With this aromatic Ayurvedic herb, you can finally say goodby to that irritating prickling sensation on your skin. This refreshing ingredient comes to your rescue to calm and soothe your fiery skin every time it’s angered. With an array of beautiful velvety leaves, Malabar Catmint is known to impart their velvety quality right onto your skin! In addition to this, a topical application of the leaves of this herb will help you walk around happily, literally! 

Malabar Nut

Malabar Nut

Or Vasaka

BENEFITS

This extraordinary herb possess a host of bioactive components that make it a powerful Pitta and Kapha pacifier. In fact, its uses and benefits are held so highly that it's also called the 'Vasaka effect' as 'Vasaka' is another name for this herb. It is mainly helpful for getting decongested, clear-looking skin. Since it's a coolant herb, it is recommended in Ayurveda to be used for respiratory disorders too. In Ayurveda, Malabar Nut is also known as an apetitie-stimulant and therefore used in the treatment of certain gastrointestinal issues too.

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Mango Leaves

Mango Leaves

Or Amra

BENEFITS

Mango leaves are known to provide the body with those nutrients that wage the war against the appearance of aggressive aging that are known to happen due to the imbalance of Vata dosha. Because the leaves are considered very nutritious, there are used in various Ayurvedic remedies to treat various disorders. Oil prepared from Mango Leaves is an excellent source of natural nourishment for the hair and helps stimulate hair growth. It also helps in even toning the skin and also lightens uneven-looking patches for healthier, smoother and clearer-looking skin. Besides, the essence of the leaves in various formulations are used as natural energy-boosters for better health and stamina.

Morning Glory

Morning Glory

Or Trivrit

BENEFITS

This creeper plant that exudes a milky juice is also pleasantly aromatic in nature and is placed in a specific category of 'very useful herbs' in Ayurveda. It has excellent purgative properties that makes this ingredient incredibly beneficial when it comes to cleansing your skin and saying goodbye to dirt and other pollutants. Also loaded with innumerous nutrients, it shows interesting effects when it comes to soothing fiery skin that's prone to acne, pimples and blemishes.

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Myrrh

Myrrh

Or Bola

BENEFITS

Widely revered as one of the strongest and most powerful herbs, it’s no wonder that Myrrh was one among the gifts of the magi! It is highly efficient in pacifying sensitive and troubled skin as it fights that which irritates your skin. In polyherbal formulations, Myrrh performs as a wonderous remedy for all your doubts and worries about your skin. The oil extracted from it imparts a clean, clear and unblemished look without causing dryness. It also helps reduce the crackly and chapped appearance of the skin by providing a balm-like effect.

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Negro Coffee

Negro Coffee

Or Kasmard

BENEFITS

Kasmard possesses lightness in its nature along with hot potency that helps awaken mobility and induce an energizing effect. People who seek exuberance and more vitality in their general routine must find Kasmard’s impact fruitful. Traditionally, the roots and seeds of Kasmard are applied externally in a paste form to treat extreme skin irritations and other related and similar problems. Ayurvedically, it's also held to clear the throat, improve digestion and is even used to treat cough as it balances all the three doshas.

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Nut Grass/ Nutsedge

Nut Grass/ Nutsedge

Or Nagarmotha

BENEFITS

Known by many names such as Musta or Nut grass, this herb was interestingly used in ancient times as a rhizome kept between the clothes for good odor. Needless to mention, this herb has an edge when it comes to comforting the olfactory senses. Nagarmotha is a kind of grass that contributes to the freshness of the body and stimulates agility. Due to its superb nutritious content, this Ayurvedic herb also help battles signs of aging not just for the skin, but also for the whole body. When used with Coconut oil or Rosewater, Nagarmotha can be a wonderful help for severely sensitive skin types in soothing frequent breakouts and other flareups. According to Ayurveda, Nagarmotha also aids in proper and comfortable digestion when required. Also known as Coco Grass, Nut Grass is known for its skin brightening properties. Devoid of any toxic elements, Nut Grass forms a part of natural skincare essentials targeted to make the skin appear even toned and brightened. This perrenial herb has been in use for over 2000 years and is used for various puposes from enhancing the look and feel of the skin to relaxing stiffness and soreness of the nerves.

Neem

Neem

BENEFITS

Neem is often called 'Nature’s own Medicine Cabinet' due to its astounding and powerful properties. Asn an integral part of Ayurveda itself, Neem is known to purify and cleanse the body, and thereby leaves skin looking glassy and shiny. The residual deposits of dirt and pollution are banished by Neem to a place far away, leaving your skin smoothed like porcelain. The powder of Neem leaves also work as a stunning skin toner in producing an even skin tone all through for a vibrant and youthful-looking skin. With its wonderful properties, it also moisturizes acne-prone skin. Neem hair packs and oil are also known to provide healthy and lush-looking hair as it stimulates and enhances hair growth and promotes sustenance of beautiful-looking hair, naturally. In Ayurveda, Neem is also known to balance vitiations of Pitta and Kapha doshas and it is revered for its cleansing and clarifying properties. This rejuvenative herb is also called the 'Panacea for all Diseases'as it is useful in almost every treatment and process in Ayurveda.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Or Jatiphala

BENEFITS

Nutmeg is a highly effective ingredient in Ayurvedic that's used in skincare especially for oily and senitive skin to keep excess sebum production of the skin at bay and help it maintain its natural state of balance. It also possesses an exquisite and distinctive aroma that qualifies it as a highly sought-after spice. Besides, it also shows natural healing abilities that helps relax and calm stiffness, soreness and tierdness in general.

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Olive Oil

Olive Oil

BENEFITS

Olive Oil is a master base oil in restoring the damage-free look of the skin and cleansing it. It also adds luster to a dull-looking face and moisturizes it thoroughly. It is rich in Vitamin A and E, which are potent in solving many skincare concerns including uneven complexion and the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Olive Oil also helps smooth the skin and gives the face the firmness and glow that it has been missing. Olive Oil is even used in massages typically catering Vata and Kapha doshas as it balances those. For a skin that's properly hydrated and nourished from the inside, there is no better oil that improves dry-looking skin as much as Olive Oil does. The reason why Olive Oil is revered so much in skincare formulations is because it is generally held that out of different kinds of oil, Olive Oil resembles the naturally occurring oils in the skin the most.

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Prinourish Skin Enriching Superfood Serum

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Puncture Vine

Puncture Vine

Or Gokshur

BENEFITS

Being one of the most versatile herbs used in the whole of Ayurvedic system, Gokshur is an essential and inevitable herb in preparations that cater to soothe, calm and relax stiffness, soreness and other discomfort of the muscles and joints. This classical herb is also mixed in equal parts with other potent and health-enhancing herbs to prepare a concnotion that provides natural support in sexual wellness and libido.

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Rujahari Oil

Peepal Tree/ Sacred Fig/ Bodhi Tree

Peepal Tree/ Sacred Fig/ Bodhi Tree

Or Ashwattha

BENEFITS

Ayurvedic texts refer to the Peepal Tree as the divine tree of wisdom and as the 'Tree of Life' as every part of this tree has its own unique benefits. It is deeply held to cure and treat as many as 50 different ailments in Ayurveda. As a skincare ingredient, the soft leaves of Peepal enhances skin tone and cleanses skin for a healthy and glowy-looking sheen. It also works well for sensitive type skin that gets inflamed easily. Extracts of Peepal are also highly beneficial in reducing rough and crackly-looking skin for a smoother and softer appearance. Other parts of Peepal such as its fruits and bark are also used for everything from enhancing apetite to sometimes even treating snake bites, in Ayurveda!

Pomegranate

Pomegranate

Or Dadima

BENEFITS

Pomegranate is a natural condititioner for skin that moisturizes and softens it to keep it from dryness. The peel and grind of pomegranates have phenolic compounds like ellagic and gallic acid in them. This is crucial to skin's healthy glow and refreshed look. These compounds also protect the skin from the dull or damaged look that come with extertion or age. The fruit also carries a lot of flavonoids that help reduce the look of wrinkles and give your face a firm, definite and toned appearance. Such glow-enhancing and pro-age properties makes it an excellent ingredient in a 'Lepa' or face pack form. According to Ayurveda, it's numerous health benefits also makes it an inevitable food for balancing proper gastrointestinal and digestive health.