Indian
Herbs
Indian Herbals : Herbs play a significant role,
especially in modem times, when the damaging effects of food processing and
over-medication have assumed alarming proportions. They are now being
increasingly used in cosmetics, foods and teas, as well as alternative
medicines.
The growing interest in herbs is a part of the movement towards change in
life-styles. This movement is based on the belief that the plants have a
vast potential for their use as a curative medicine.
Some of Our products are as follows:
| Amla (Emblica Officinalis) |
Brahmi (Bacopa Monniera) |
| Bhring Raj (Elcipta Alba) |
Shikakai (Acacia Cancinna) |
| Neem (Azadirachta Indica) |
Reetha Powder (Soapnut) |
| Orange Peel Powder |
Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum) |
| Sandal Wood (S Antalum Album Wood) |
Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) |
| Indigo Henna Powder |
Rose Petals Powder (Rosa Centrifolia) |
| Multani Mitti (Fuller's Earth) |
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AMLA (EMBLICA OFFICINALIS) :
Amla is the name given to the fruit of a small leafy tree (Emblica
Officinalis), which grows through out India and bears an edible fruit. This
fruit is highly prized both for its high vitamin C content and for the
precious oil, which is extracted from its seeds and pulp and used as a
treatment for hair and scalp problems. t is used in eye syndromes, hair
loss, children ailments etc. It purifies blood and improves skin texture. It
is used in numerous medicinal preparations, general vitality tonics, Trifla
powder. Amla mixed with Henna, Shikakai, Tulsi and other herbs and be
applied in hair in paste form. This cures hair fall, hair greying. It dyes,
beautifies hair and rids numerous hair ailments.
BRAHMI
(BACOPA MONNIERA) : Reetha powder is prepared from dried fruit of
Reetha. It can be used as a face pack to improve facial complexion. It is
used as a hair application to make hair shiny and their beautification. It
also removes dandruff and lice in hair. It can also be used to clean jewelry
and washing woolen clothes. It is used in Ayurvedic preparations and Herbal
Shampoos.
SHIKAKAI
(ACACIA CANCINNA) : Acacia Concinna is a small shrub-like tree, which
grows in the warm, dry plains of central India . For centuries the people
who have had access to this tree have used its pod-like fruit to clean their
hair. It's considered a superior cleanser for "lustrous long hair"
and has been reported as "promoting hair growth and preventing
dandruff. It also helps in removing dandruff and lice & very effective
in removing oil and dirt from hair . It has a natural low pH, is extremely
mild, and doesn't strip hair of natural oils. Usually no rinse or
conditioner is used since shikakai also acts as a detangler. This ancient
product is probably the world's original pH balanced shampoo
BHRING
RAJ (ELCIPTA ALBA) : Eclipta alba is mainly used in hair oils, It may be
used to prevent habitual abortion and miscarriage and also in cases of
post-delivery uterine pain. The juice of the plant with honey is given to
infants with castor oil for expulsion of worms. For the relief in piles,
fumigation with Eclipta alba is considered beneficial. The paste prepared by
mincing fresh plants has got an anti-inflammatory effect and may be applied
to insect bites, stings, swellings and other skin diseases. But in Ayurveda,
it is mainly used in hair oil.
For healthy black and long hair the plant is commonly used in hair oils
all over India
NEEM ( AZADIRACHTA
INDICA) "Sarva Roga Nivarini - the curer of all ailments"
Neem's role as a wonder drug is stressed as far back as 4500 years ago.
Some of its health restoring benefits:
Effective in skin infection, rashes & pimples , Immunity booster, Anti
obesity, Blood purifier for beautiful & healthy skin, Anti diabetic,
Anti viral, Dispels intestinal worms and parasites, Malaria, Piles , Hair
disorder & Oral disorders
REETHA POWDER (SOAPNUT)
:
It is used in India as a natural hair and body cleanser. It offers an
alternative way of naturally cleansing hair, face and body without Sodium
Laureth Sulfate or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Soapnut powder also makes a great
face and body exfoliant
ORANGE PEEL POWDER
(CITRUS SINENSIS) :
Orange Peel is a major natural source of Vitamin C as well as antioxidants
and pectin. It is a natural cleanser and astringent, cleans the skin while
maintaining the natural balance of skin oils. It refreshes and rejuvenates
the skin, helps to tighten the skin and makes you feel fresh.
TULSI (OCIMUM SANCTUM) :
Ocimum sanctum (holy basil), called Tulsi in India , is ubiquitous in Hindu
tradition. Perhaps its role as a healing herb was instrumental in its "sacred"
implication. Tulsi have antibacterial, anti fungal, antiviral &
de-toxicant properties, its regular use prevents heart attacks. The leaves
in the form of a paste are used in parasitical diseases of the skin and also
applied to the finger and toenails during fever when the limbs are cold. The
drinking of Tulsi-leaf tea keeps one free from cough and colds and other
ailments associated with 'Kapha' dosha in the body.
This tea is an instant pick-me-up (energy drink) also.
SANDAL WOOD (SANTALUM
ALBUM WOOD): Sanskrit- Srigandha, Chandanam
Useful in the state of anxiety, mental tension, headaches, anger negativity
and depression. To start a happy and cheerful day sandal soap has been used
in bathing
It is believed sandal incenses has hypnotic effect on mind. Sandal,
Turmeric and Glycerine together makes a beautiful skin ointment which is
useful in most of the skin diseases of all type of skin, It has been
commonly used with sesame, coconut or other base oils to make a scented hair
oil for mental coolness, as well as for migraine and other kind of
headaches.
It is reputed as an aphrodisiac as it has been widely used by Indian kings
in their sweet dishes specially evening cold drinks, kulfis (Indian ice
cream) etc
ALOE VERA :
is a most ingenious mixture of an antibiotic, an astringent coagulating
agent, a pain inhibitor and a growth stimulator (also called a "wound
hormone"), whose function is to accelerate the healing of injured
surfaces.
It is used for pain relief and healing of 'hemorrhoids, applied externally
and internally Its also used for sunburn, scratches, cuts and a cleansing
purge for the body or skin. It is an aid to growing new tissue and
alleviating the advance of skin cancer caused by the sun. It is a treatment
for ringworm, boils, inflamed joints, scalds, itchy allergic conditions,
insect stings and bites. It creates a definite softening of external skin,
relief from dry or sensitive skin and skin diseases. Dentists and oral
surgeons employ Aloe Vera Gelly for surgery, swift healing, relief of pain
and other oral treatment, including mouth ulcers, fever blisters, cold sores
and cankers.
ROSE PETAL POWDER :
Use this fragrant, astringent powder in body powders, facials, salt scrubs,
milk baths, and soap. Rose petal powder adds a nice relaxing aroma to body
wrap blends. A mixture of rose petal powder, lemon peel powder and multani
mitti clay and yogurt or pureed strawberries will pull oils from the skin
and stimulate circulation. Add a little neem powder to this recipe for acne
prone skin. Rose powder can vary in color ranging from dusty rose to beige
to dark brown. It does not remain red after the roses are dried.
MULTANI MITTI (FULLER'S
EARTH):
It is Mother Nature's own baby powder. Clay was one of the earliest
substances to be used as a beauty mask to draw oils from the skin, natural
moisturizers for hairs, absorbs bacteria and toxins and reduces water loss
It can also be used to reduce arthritic pain, strengthen fingernails, teeth,
gums and hair, To remove pimple marks, treating sunburn, helps
unclog pores, to cleanse the skin of flakes and dirt, For treating split
ends & even for pain out of burns and bee stings & to decrease the
amount of poison absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract.
INDIGO HENNA POWDER :
Henna with a tint of exciting indigo is the latest addition to our
exhaustive range of hair colors. Enhancing its color properties through
natural herbal additives produces this special formulation. Indigo henna is
our most sought after product by the world of today. It is suitable for all
hair types but gives best results on light brown/brown hair.