| Botanical name / Part Used |
Common name |
Form |
Use |
| Acacia concinna pods |
Shikakai |
Powder |
Shampoo's, Soaps |
| Acorus calamus rhizome |
Sweet flag |
Powder / Paste |
Aromatic, Dusting powders, Skin lotions |
| Allium sativum bulbs |
Garlic |
Powder / Paste |
Promotes skin healing |
| Aloe vera leaf |
Aloe |
Powder / Paste |
Radio-protective, Moisturizer, Sun screen |
| Alpinia galanga rhizome |
Galanga |
Powder / Paste |
Aromatic, In Dusting powders |
| Avena sativa fruit |
Oat |
Powder / Paste |
Skin tonic / Moisturizer |
| Azadirachta indica leaves |
Neem |
Powder / Paste |
Toothpastes, Soaps, shampoo's |
| Balsamodendron myrrha gum |
Myrrh |
Powder / Paste |
Soaps / Shampoo's |
| Calendula officinalis flowers |
Marigold |
Paste |
Promotes skin care |
| Cedrus deodara wood |
Deodar |
Powder / Paste |
Shampoo's / Soaps |
| Centella asiatica plant |
Gotu kola |
Powder / Paste |
Wound healing |
| Cichorium intybus seed |
Chicory |
Powder / Paste |
Relieves sore eyes / Clears skin of blemishes |
| Citrus aurantium peel |
Orange |
Paste |
Skin creams, Soaps, Shampoo's |
| Citrus limon peel |
Lemon |
Powder |
Heals skin, Prevents hair loss |
| Coriandrum sativum seed |
Coriander |
Powder |
Anti-inflammatory |
| Crocus sativus stigma |
Saffron |
Liquid |
Post bath massage |
| Curcuma longa rhizome |
Turmeric |
Powder / Paste |
Skin creams & lotions, Antibacterial |
| Curcuma zedoaria rhizome |
Zedoary |
Powder / Paste |
Antibacterial, Aromatic |
| Daucus carota seeds |
Carrot |
Oil |
Natural source of Vit. A |
| Eclipta alba plant |
Bhringraj |
Powder / Paste |
Shampoo's |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra root |
Liquorice |
Powder / Paste |
Anti-inflammatory |
| Hedychium spicatum rhizome |
Kapurkachri |
Oil |
Hair oils |
| Hibiscus rosa sinensis flowers |
China rose |
Paste |
Shampoo's |
| Iris florentina root |
Orris |
Powder |
Additive to dusting powders |
| Lawsonia alba leaves |
Henna |
Powder / Paste |
In Shampoo's |
| Matricaria chamomilla flowers |
Chamomile |
Powder / Paste |
Hair tonic / Relieves sore limbs |
| Moringa oleifera seed |
Benjamin |
Oil |
Hair oils, Suntan lotion |
| Prunus serotina bark |
Wild cherry bark |
Powder |
In shampoo's |
| Pterocarpus santalinus bark |
Red sandalwood |
Powder / Paste |
In skin creams. |
| Rubia cordifolia root |
Manjistha |
Powder / Paste |
Wound healing |
| Santalum album |
Sandal wood |
Powder / Paste |
In skin lotion's |
| Sapindus trifoliatus fruit cortex |
Soap wort |
Powder |
Natural detergent |
| Triticum sativum germ |
Wheat germ |
Oil |
Skin lotions, A natural source of Vitamin E |
| Name |
Specification |
| Belladonna Extract |
IP, USSRP X |
| Cascara Sagrada Extract |
USP XXVI |
| Glycyrrhiza Extract |
NFXIV |
| Glycyrrhiza Extract |
NF / USSRP X |
| Rauwolfia Extract |
IP 66 |
| Rhubarb Extract |
USSRP X |
| Deglycyrrhizinated Liquorice Extractd |
BP 88 |
| Name |
Specification |
| Aconite Extract |
USP |
| Belladonna Leaf Pillular Extract |
USP |
| Belladonna Spissum |
USSRP X |
| Cinchona Extract |
IP 66 |
| Extractum Ferri Pomati Spissum |
USSRP X |
| Gentian Extract |
NF 24 |
| Glycyrrhiza Pure Extract |
USP |
| Hyoscyamus Niger Pillular Extract |
NF |
| Hyoscyamus Extract |
USP |
| Stramonium Extract |
USP |
| Taraxacum Spissum |
USSRP IX |
| Valerian Spissum |
USSRP IX |
| Botanical name / Part used |
Common name |
| Allium cepa bulb |
Onions |
| Allium sativum bulb |
Garlic |
| Apium graveolens seed |
Celery |
| Brassica spp. seed |
Mustard |
| Capsicum spp. fruit |
Capsicum |
| Cinnamomum tamala leaf |
Cassia |
| Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark |
Cinnamon |
| Coriandrum sativum seed |
Coriander |
| Cuminum cyminum seed |
Cumin |
| Curcuma longa rhizome |
Turmeric |
| Elettaria cardamomum fruit |
Cardamom |
| Ferula foetida exudate |
Asafoetida |
| Foeniculum vulgare seed |
Fennel |
| Murraya koenigii leaf |
Curry leaf |
| Myristica fragrans mace / plant |
Mace / Nutmeg |
| Nigella sativa seed |
Kalongi |
| Ocimum basilicum leaf |
Sweet basil |
| Ocimum sanctum leaf |
Holy basil |
| Piper nigrum seed |
Black pepper |
| Syzygium aromaticum bud |
Clove |
| Trachyspermum ammi seed |
Ajowan |
| Trigonella foenum-graecum seed |
Fenugreek |
| Zingiber officinale rhizome |
Ginger |
| Botanical Name / Source |
Common Name |
Form |
Use |
Shades |
| Bixa Orellana |
Annatto |
Powder / paste |
Natural food color, In textiles, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals |
Red, Orange |
| Curcuma longa |
Turmeric |
Powder / paste |
Natural food color, In textiles, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals |
Yellow, Orange |
| Caesalpinia sappan |
Patang |
Powder / paste |
Natural food color, In textiles, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals |
Red, Violet, Pink |
| Pterocarpus santalinus |
Red sandal wood |
Powder / paste |
Natural food color, In textiles, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals |
Red, Pink |