Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Contain aloin" used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Its Clear gel is remarkably effective healer of wounds as it speeds up the healing and reduces the risk of infection. In cosmetics, Aloe Vera helps the skin replenish lost moisture keeping it hydrated smooth and supple. It also Contains vitamin A, C, E, B12 and other minerals that beneficial to skin moisturizing and toning. It is also known for soothing, cooling, and anti-irritant property.
Galangal (Languas galanga)
The fresh root is used in traditional medicine to relieve digestive ailments and cure skin diseases. In modern-spa, galangal is used as an ingredient in herbal body wraps.
Ginger (Zingiber sp)
It is known as a stimulant that has a heating effect. Taken as a herbal drink, it helps reduce gas and aids digestion. In aromatherapy, the essential oil is used to boost circulation and ease stiff muscles.
Guava (Psidium guavaja Linn)
Uses for freshen the breath ( oral malodor suppresion), relieve inflammation in the oral cavity, and also has anti-bacterial, anti inflammation, and anti-gingivitis properties.
Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix)
It is popular ingredient in herbal compress. The oil is used in aromatherapy. Kaffir lime peel powder is used as natural scrub bead. The fruit also used in hair care products for making hair soft and silky.
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Lemon grass is principally taken as a tea to remedy digestive problems diarrhea and stomach ache. It relaxes the muscles of stomach and gut, relieves cramping pains and flatulence. As a medicinal herb, it was traditionally used to cure skin complaints and headaches, and was burnt to kill germs and repel insects. It is used in Thai herbal compress for its soothing, invigorating and antiseptic property.
Lime (Citrus Lemon)
Lime is one of the most important and versatile natural medicines for home use. It has high vitamin C content that helps improve resistance to infection, make it valuable for colds and flu. Lemon juice and oil are effective in killing germs. It decreases inflammation and improve digestion. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy to boost circulation and also used as energisers.
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana Linn)
Mangosteen is one of the delicious tropical fruit. Besides, it contains active ingredients called Mangostin known for anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties that become a popular ingredient in skincare cosmetics.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Peppermint helps to relieve wind, flatulence, bloating and colic. Studies have shown that it relieves colon spasms and helps to cure ulcers.In modern spa treaments, it is used as ingredient in body wrap and foot treatments for its refreshing smell. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy to invigorate the senses and ease nasal congestion.
Plai (Zingiber cassumunar Roxb)
Plai is a rhizome of the ginger family and has been used for centuries as a herbal ingredient in hot compress that are applied to relieve muscular aches and pains. It is also a natural emollient and has been used by generations of Thai women to tone and soften the skin.
Pueraria (Pueraria mirifica)
Contains active ingredients including Puerarin and Miroestrol which act like estrogen hormones that are very effective in slowing down aging of the skin, reducing fine line and wrinkle, and maintaining the flexibility and elasticity of skin tissue.
Sesame (Sesamum indicum)
Sesame seed oil benefits the skin and is used as a base for cosmetics. And also has main properties of digestive, aromatic and anti-spasmodic.
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)
It also has a variety of medicinal uses; the bark is used as an astringent , the flowers can reduce blood pressure, the fruit has a laxative effect. The leaves are used in herbal steams as the acidify is thought to help the skin absorb the other herbal ingredients faster.It contains high AHA which widely use in skin care product as an emollient, peeling action, and relieve hyper-pigmentation. It also has skin lightening and whitening properties and help to adjust skin acidity condition.
Turmeric (Curcuma domestica)
It is used in herbal medicine to treat stomach discomfort and in traditional cosmetics for skin care.When crushed, the oil is an efficient natural moisturiser and it also has antiseptic properties.
Ylang-Ylang (Canananga odorata syn)
Its scent is thought to have aphrodisiac soothing effect, and its main therapeutic uses are to slow an excessively fast heart rate and tolower blood pressure. The main properties are antiseptic,aromatic and regulates blood pressure.
