Botanicals Glossary

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Juniper

Juniperus semiglobosa

Juniper occurs throughout Kashmir’s cliffs and is ideal for oily skin. It helps purify the skin, reduce excess oil, and maintain clarity.

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Lotus

Nelumbo nucifera

Lotus grows in Srinagar’s lake wetlands and is suitable for all skin types. It helps hydrate, soothe, and promote a refreshed, radiant appearance.

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Mulberry

Morus alba

Mulberry grows around Srinagar and is suitable for all skin types. It helps brighten the skin and promote an even-looking complexion.

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Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides

Sea Buckthorn is native to Ladakh and is ideal for dry or stressed skin. It helps deeply nourish, repair the barrier, and restore skin vitality.

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Willow Bark

Salix spp.

Willow Bark grows in the wetlands of Kashmir and is ideal for oily or sensitive skin. It helps gently exfoliate, control oil, and calm inflammation.

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Almond

Prunus dulcis

Kashmiri Almond is cultivated in Kashmir’s orchards and is ideal for dry and combination skin. It is a nourishing emollient that helps improve moisture retention and support the skin barrier.

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Apple

Malus domestica

Apple is grown in Kashmir Valley orchards and is suitable for all skin types. It is a gentle exfoliating botanical that helps refine texture and promote a smoother, more even-looking complexion.

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Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Chamomile is cultivated in Kashmir and is well-suited to sensitive or dry skin. It is a soothing, anti-inflammatory botanical that helps calm irritation and support the skin barrier.

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Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Dandelion grows across high-altitude meadows of Kashmir and is beneficial for congested or stressed skin. It helps detoxify, reduce inflammation, and support clearer-looking skin.

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Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel is cultivated in Kashmir’s fields and is suitable for all skin types. It is an antioxidant-rich botanical that helps support collagen and improve overall skin tone.

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Fig

Ficus carica

Fig is cultivated in central Kashmir and is ideal for dry, combination, or sensitive skin. It helps hydrate, soften, and support overall skin comfort.

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Hibiscus

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Hibiscus grows in ornamental landscapes of Kashmir and suits most skin types. It is a natural exfoliating botanical that helps improve hydration and enhance skin radiance.

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Horse Chestnut

Aesculus indica

Horse Chestnut grows in the Kashmir Himalaya and is recommended for sensitive skin. It helps reduce puffiness, calm inflammation, and improve skin comfort.

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Himalayan Birch

Betula utilis

Himalayan Birch is native to the Western Himalayas and is ideal for oily or acne-prone skin. It helps support skin renewal and improve firmness for a more refined appearance.

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Himalayan Blue Poppy

Meconopsis aculeata

Himalayan Blue Poppy grows on high-altitude slopes in Ladakh and the NW Himalaya and is suited for dry or damaged skin. It helps repair, restore, and protect stressed skin.

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Himalayan Cedar

Cedrus deodara

Himalayan Cedar grows in Kashmir’s conifer belts and is ideal for oily or combination skin. It helps clarify the skin and reduce excess oil while maintaining balance.

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Himalayan Primrose

Primula spp.

Himalayan Primrose grows in Kashmir’s high-altitude zones and is suited for sensitive or compromised skin. It helps soothe irritation, support the barrier, and protect stressed skin.

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Himalayan Rhubarb

Rheum emodi

Himalayan Rhubarb grows on high-altitude slopes in Kashmir and Ladakh. It helps improve skin clarity and promote a more even-looking tone.

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Juniper

Juniperus semiglobosa

Juniper occurs throughout Kashmir’s cliffs and is ideal for oily skin. It helps purify the skin, reduce excess oil, and maintain clarity.

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Kuth

Saussurea lappa

Kuth grows on alpine slopes and subalpine meadows of Kashmir and is beneficial for inflamed skin. It helps calm irritation and support skin repair.

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Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender is cultivated in J&K aromatic belts and is ideal for dry and sensitive skin. It helps soothe the skin, reduce irritation, and support barrier recovery.

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Lotus

Nelumbo nucifera

Lotus grows in Srinagar’s lake wetlands and is suitable for all skin types. It helps hydrate, soothe, and promote a refreshed, radiant appearance.

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Mallow

Lavatera cashmeriana

Mallow grows in Himalayan zones and the meadows of Kashmir and is suited for sensitive or reactive skin. It helps calm irritation and support barrier health.

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Marigold

Calendula officinalis

Marigold is cultivated under Kashmir floriculture and is ideal for dry and sensitive skin. It helps soothe, repair, and restore the skin barrier.

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Mulberry

Morus alba

Mulberry grows around Srinagar and is suitable for all skin types. It helps brighten the skin and promote an even-looking complexion.

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Pomegranate

Punica granatum

Pomegranate grows around Srinagar and is suitable for all skin types. It helps improve radiance, support even tone, and protect against environmental stress.

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Rhododendron

Rhododendron anthopogon

Rhododendron is native to alpine Kashmir and Ladakh. It helps protect the skin while supporting clarity and overall skin balance.

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Rose

Rosa damascena

Rose thrives in the Kashmir Valley and is suitable for all skin types. It helps soothe, tone, and refresh the skin for a balanced appearance.

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Rosehip

Rosa webbiana

Rosehip grows on high-altitude slopes of Ladakh and is ideal for dry or sensitive skin. It helps nourish, repair, and improve overall skin texture.

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Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Rosemary is cultivated in J&K aromatic belts and is suitable for oily or combination skin. It helps clarify, stimulate circulation, and support clearer-looking skin.

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Saffron

Crocus sativus

Saffron grows in Pulwama district of Kashmir and is suitable for all skin types. It helps enhance radiance and promote a brighter, more even-looking complexion.

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Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides

Sea Buckthorn is native to Ladakh and is ideal for dry or stressed skin. It helps deeply nourish, repair the barrier, and restore skin vitality.

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Shilajit

Himalayan mineral pitch

Shilajit is a mineral-rich substance sourced from Himalayan rocks. It helps support skin regeneration and improve overall resilience.

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Skimmia

Skimmia anquetilia

Skimmia grows in temperate Himalayan forests and is suited for acne-prone or compromised skin. It helps protect, calm, and support clearer skin.

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Sorrel

Rumex acetosa

Sorrel grows in Kashmiri gardens and is suitable for most skin types. It helps gently calm the skin and support overall skin balance.

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Walnut

Juglans regia

Walnut grows in the Kashmir Valley and is ideal for dry or damaged skin. It helps nourish, soothe, and restore skin softness.

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Wild Thyme

Thymus linearis

Wild Thyme grows on alpine slopes of the western Himalaya and is suited for oily or acne-prone skin. It helps clarify and reduce congestion for clearer skin.

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Willow Bark

Salix spp.

Willow Bark grows in the wetlands of Kashmir and is ideal for oily or sensitive skin. It helps gently exfoliate, control oil, and calm inflammation.

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Wormwood

Artemisia absinthium

Wormwood grows in the Kashmir Himalaya and is suited for oily skin. It helps purify and clarify the skin while reducing excess oil.

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Yellow Dock

Rumex nepalensis

Yellow Dock is found across Kashmir and is suitable for combination skin. It helps support clarity and maintain balanced, healthy-looking skin.