Classical groups

Anti-pruritic — the 10 herbs that arrest itching, urticarial reactions, and skin sensitivity.

Anti-Kushtha — the 10 herbs curative of dermatosis / skin disease in all its forms.

Complexion-promoters — the canonical 10 herbs for skin brightness, evenness, and lustre.

Rejuvenators / anti-aging — the canonical 10 herbs for arresting the visible signs of aging.

Anti-bleeding; anti-toxic; anti-burning — the collyrium / Anjana group.

Anti-Kapha & anti-poison; Anti-Meha, Anti-Kushtha, fever, anti-vomiting, anti-itch. The major anti-skin-disease group.

The aromatic / cosmetic group — anti-Vata + Kapha; antitoxic; anti-pimple; anti-rash; anti-itch; fragrance.

Anti-Pitta + anti-Vata + anti-blood; demulcent; rasayana — face-rejuvenation group.

Anti-Kushtha + anti-Pitta + anti-Kapha; vermifuge; antiseptic ulcer cleaner — for medicated oils targeting skin disease.

Anti-Kapha / Shleshma; uterine; purifies breast-milk; digestive — adjunct in oily-skin treatments.

Cosmetic / face / astringent — used in face packs and after-sun preparations.

Anti-Kapha & anti-fat; astringent; uterine / vaginal; anti-toxic; styptic — used in face-lepas for tightening, pore-reduction.

Anti-Kushtha; anti-fat; anti-Meha; jaundice — many cosmetic heartwoods.

Anti-Pitta / refrigerant face & body wash group — for thirst, hemoptysis, burning sensations, bilious fevers.

The 'ten roots' — combination of Brihat-Panchamula + Laghu-Panchamula. Tridoshic; respiratory; febrifuge; the structural base of every Mahanarayana / Bala-style abhyanga oil.

The 'three fruits' — Haritaki + Bibhitaki + Amalaki in equal parts. Tridoshic; anti-Meha; anti-Kushtha; appetiser; eyesight-improving.

The 'three pungents' — Pippali + Marica + Shunthi in equal parts. Anti-fat & anti-Kapha; appetiser; bio-enhancer; cuts mucous.

Sub-group of Kakolyadi — the prestigious 8 rejuvenation herbs, all now commercially extinct.

The latex-yielding fig trees — bark used decocted for face / hair washes and as Drava in cosmetic oils.