No Family Scientific name English name Vernacular name Traditional uses Reference/s 1 Acanthaceae Barleria prionitis L.Crossandra Katu karandu The juice of the crushed leaves is applied to promote skin and scalp health [116 , 129 ] Prevent early grey or white hair 2 Justicia adhatoda L.Malabar nut Adhatoda Herbal toothpaste formulated with other plants is effective for oral hygiene [116 ] 3 Acoraceae Acorus calamus L.Sweet flag Wada-kaha Ground rhizome is applied for pediculosis and to improve skin complexion [116 , 130 ] 4 Amaranthaceae Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC.Sessile joyweed Mukunuwenna Leaf juice promotes healthy hair and is used for manufacturing shampoos [116 , 130 ] 5 Amaryllidaceae Allium sativum L.Garlic Sudulunu Ground garlic mixed with honey or mixed with turmeric and honey is applied for curing pimples [130 ] 6 Annonaceae Annona muricata L.Prickly custard apple Katu-anoda The juice of crushed young leaves is applied for pediculosis [116 , 129 ] 7 Apiaceae Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.Indian pennywort Gotukola The crushed leaves are used for damaged hair treatments and skin healing [116 , 131 ] 8 Apocynaceae Hemidesmus indicus (L.) R. Br. ex Schult.Indian sarsaparilla Iramusu The juice of the crushed leaves is applied to reduce hair loss and to improve skin complexion [116 , 129 ] 9 Holarrhena pubescens Wall. ex G.DonKurchi Kelinda The decoction of the bark is used as a mouth wash [131 ] 10 Arecaceae Areca catechu L.Areca nut Puwak The decoction of the flowers is used as a mouth wash and is used in toothpaste manufacturing [116 , 131 ] 11 Caryota urens L.Wine palm Kithul The bark and tender flowers improve hair growth [116 ] 12 Cocos nucifera L.King coconut/Pol Thambili/Coconut Kernel oil promotes hair growth [116 ] 13 Asparagaceae Asparagus racemosus Willd.Wild asparagus Hathawariya The juice of the crushed leaves is applied to improve hair colour, promote hair growth, and prevent hair loss and early grey hair or white hair [130 ] Possesses antiaging properties The juice of the crushed leaves is applied to improve skin complexion and to remove skin freckles 14 Asphodelaceae Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.Aloe plant Komarika Sustaining youthful appearance, leaf gel is used to remove dead cells around the eye, freckles, and for curing pimples, [116 , 131 ] Leaf gel is applied to prevent hair loss and leaf gel with passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) is applied to treat dandruff 15 Asteraceae Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.False daisy Keekirindiya Leaf oil promotes hair growth [116 , 131 ] The juice of the crushed leaves is used to treat skin discolorations, and it possesses antiaging properties 16 Baccharoides anthelmintica (L.) MoenchPurple fleabane Sanninayam Crushed seeds are applied to treat freckles [132 ] Crushed seeds with lime juice is applied for pediculosis 17 Berberidaceae Berberis aristata DC.Indian barberry Daruharidra The decoction of the bark is used as a mouth wash [131 ] 18 Bombacaceae Bombax ceiba L.Red silk cotton tree Imbul Crushed thrones are applied to improve the skin complexion, to remove freckles, and for curing pimples [129 ] Seed oil is used for manufacturing soaps 19 Brassicaceae Brassica juncea (L.) Czern.Indian mustard Aba Seed oil is applied on the hands and legs to soften the skin and improve the complexion [129 ] 20 Calophyllaceae Mesua ferrea L.Iron wood Na The crushed flower stamens mixed with khas-khas powder is applied on the body to remove the malodors of the body, remove freckles, and improve complexion by frequent application [116 ] 21 Cannabaceae Celtis timorensis Span.Stinkwood Gurenda/Burenda Wood powder mixed with gingelly oil is applied on the skin for dryness to improve complexion [116 ] 22 Caricaceae Carica papaya L.Papaya Gaslabu The ripe fruit is used to remove freckles [116 ] 23 Celastraceae Kokoona zeylanica Thwaites Kokun Soaps made from the crushed bark with water have been used for bathing by men and women since ancient times [132 ] The bark powder is used to treat pimples and to improve skin complexion 24 Clusiaceae Garcinia × mangostana L.Mangosteen Mangus The decoction of the bark is used as a mouth wash for healthy gums and teeth [116 ] 25 Garcinia quaesita PierreRed mango Goraka It is used for manufacturing toothpastes [131 ] 26 Combretaceae Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn.Arjuna myrobalan Kumbuk The bark powder mixed with honey is applied on pimples, and the bark is used for manufacturing toothpaste [131 ] 27 Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb.Beleric myrobalan Bulu Applying the seeds’ oil improves the black colour of hair and controls hair loss [131 ] 28 Terminalia chebula Retz.Myrabalans Aralu The infusion of the powdered, dried, young fruit is used as a mouthwash [116 , 129 ] Possesses antiaging properties and is used to manufacture yellow colour dye 29 Convolvulaceae Argyreia populifolia ChoisySri Lankan elephant creeper Giritilla The juice of the young shoots is applied on the gums for sanitation [116 ] 30 Cuscuta chinensis Lam.Dodder Agamula nathi wal Concentrated plant extract with gingelly oil upon boiling is applied to improve the black color of hair and prevent hair loss, and it is used to treat dandruff [132 ] 31 Evolvulus alsinoides (L.)L.Slender dwarf morning- glory Vishnukranthi Plant extracted oil is applied to promote healthy hair growth [130 ] 32 Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) R. Br.Goats foot creeper Binthamburu The decoction of the leaves is used for foot health [131 ] 33 Costaceae Cheilocostus speciosus (J.Koenig) C.D.SpechtCrape ginger Thebu The bark is used to remove freckles, especially those that occurred during chicken pox [132 ] 34 Cucurbitaceae Cucumis melo L.Bitter cucumber Gon kakiri The crushed fruit mixed with the nux-vomica tree (Strychnos nux-vomica L.) seeds is used to treat pimples [131 ] 35 Cucumis sativus L.Cucumber Pipingna Fruit slices are used to treat darkness under the eyes and are used for skin cooling, soothing, and healing [116 ] 36 Trichosanthes cucumerina L.Wild snake gourd Dummalla The decoction of leaves is used to control early grey or white hair [131 ] 37 Cyperaceae Cyperus rotundus L.Nutgrass Kalanduru Crushed tubers are used to treat acne [129 ] 38 Dilleniaceae Dillenia retusa Thunb. Godapara The fruit pulp is used to cleanse the scalp and promote healthy hair growth [116 , 131 ] 39 Ebenaceae Diospyros malabarica (Desr.) Kostel.Riber ebony Timbiri The decoction of unripe fruit slices is used as a mouthwash or gargle for mouth sanitation [116 ] 40 Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus serratus L.Wild olive Weralu The leaves are boiled with true lime slices to clean the scalp and hair [116 ] 41 Euphorbiaceae Jatropha curcas L.Purging nut Rata endaru The decoction of the bark is used for mouth sanitation [116 ] 42 Fabaceae Abrus precatorius L.Wild liquorice Olinda Grounded seeds with true lime are used to treat acne [116 ] 43 Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb.Molucca bean Kumburu Seeds’ oil is applied to cure pimples, and fried seeds’ powder is used for brushing the teeth [131 ] 44 Crotalaria verrucosa L.Blue rattle weed Nil-adanahiriya Gargling and the infusion of young shoots and leaves promote mouth sanitation [116 ] 45 Entada rheedii Spreng.Elephant creepes mackay Pus well Seed kernel powder mixed with white sandalwood powder in true lime juice is used to treat pimples [116 , 132 ] The ground seeds, stem, and bark, along with water, are used to clean the scalp and hair 46 Indigofera tinctoria L.Indigo Nilawari Medicated oil prepared with fresh leaf juice and king coconut oil is applied to improve skin complexion [116 ] Ground with false daisy, turmeric, and kurchi, it is applied to control hair loss, and the oil extracted from the leaves promotes hair growth 47 Mimosa pudica L.Sensitive plant Nidikumba The ground aerial parts with gingelly oil are applied on the skin because of healing properties, and a decoction of the roots is used as a mouth wash to improve mouth hygiene [116 ] 48 Pongamia pinnata (L.) PierreIndian beech Karanda Seed oil is used in soap manufacturing because of its antimicrobial properties [130 ] 49 Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb.Indian kino tree Gammalu Dissolved dried gum in warm water is used as a mouthwash for healthy gums and teeth [116 , 131 ] 50 Pterocarpus santalinus L.f.Red sandalwood Rath-handun Crushed heartwood mixed with turmeric powder and milk is used to treat pimples and is used in soap manufacturing [116 , 130 ] 51 Senna alata (L.) Roxb.Candle bush Eththora The leaves are used in antiseptic soap manufacturing because of antimicrobial properties [116 , 129 ] 52 Senna auriculata (L.) Roxb.Tanner’s cassia Ranawara Crushed flowers are applied to the skin to improve complexion [130 ] 53 Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers.Purple tephrosia Kathurupila The roots are used for mouth sanitation and are used in manufacturing toothpastes [116 , 131 ] 54 Trigonella foenum-graecum L.Fenugreek Uluhal Boiled with unripe true limes to treat dandruff [131 ] 55 Hypoxidaceae Curculigo orchioides Gaertn.Black musale Binthal The crushed tuber has been used to improve the beauty of the face by men and women since ancient times [131 ] 56 Lamiaceae Ocimum tenuiflorum L.Holy basil Heen maduruthala The extracted leaf oil is used as a fragrant agent, and the juice of the crushed leaves is used to treat pimples and freckles [130 ] 57 Pogostemon heyneanus Benth.Patchouli Gas-kollankola Infusion of fresh or dried leaves is used as a mouthwash for healthy gums and teeth [116 ] 58 Premna obtusifolia R.Br. Heen midi Leaves mixed with coconut oil are used to clean the scalp and hair [130 ] 59 Tectona grandis L.f.Teak Thekka Dried fruit powder promotes hair growth [116 ] 60 Lauraceae Cinnamomum verum J.PreslCeylon cinnamon Kurundu The dried inner bark is used as a mouth wash for gum and teeth sanitation [116 ] Cinnamon powder mixed with honey is applied to treat pimples 61 Lecythidaceae Barringtonia acutangula (L.) Gaertn.Indian oak Midella The decoction of the leaf, bark, and flower is used as a mouth wash for healthy, strong gums [130 ] 62 Careya arborea Rroxb.Patana oak Kahata Bark gum is used to soften the skin [132 ] 63 Couroupita guianensis Aubl.Cannon ball tree Sal Leaves stimulate the dermal fibroblast proliferation [116 ] 64 Lythraceae Lawsonia inermis L.Henna Marathondi Leaves are boiled in water with true lime fruit pieces are used to treat grey or white hair, and the leaves stimulate hair growth and are used to colour nails [116 ] 65 Punica granatum L.Pomegranate Delum The decoction of the roots and fruit rind is used as a mouth wash, and the decoction of the leaves is good for the eyes [116 , 131 ] 66 Malvaceae Abutilon indicum (L.) SweetCountry mallow Behethanoda Crushed leaves are used as a mouth wash [131 ] 67 Gossypium arboreum L.Cotton Kapu Leaves stimulate dermal fibroblast proliferation [116 ] 68 Abelmoschus moschatus Medik.Musk mallow Kapukinissa Seeds’ paste is applied for skin itching, and chewing the seeds removes the malodors of the mouth [116 , 129 ] 69 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.Shoe flower Pokuru wada Oil prepared by boiling the leaves and flowers with coconut oil or gingelly oil is applied to promote healthy hair growth, prevent early grey or white hair, hair loss, and dandruff [116 ] Crushed flowers and leaves are applied to remove suntan, to cure pimples, and to remove freckles on the skin 70 Theobroma cacao L.Coco Kokova Possesses emollient properties and is used to soften and treat dry skin and chapped lips [116 ] 71 Meliaceae Azadirachta indica A.Juss.Neem Kohomba Crushed leaves mixed with true lime juice are applied on pimples, and a decoction of the roots is used as a mouth wash and is used in manufacturing soaps and toothpastes [131 ] 72 Menispermaceae Coscinium fenestratum (Goetgh.) Colebr.Calumba wood Weniwel Stem powder mixed with honey is used to exfoliate the skin, and it possess antiacne properties [116 , 130 ] 73 Moraceae Ficus racemosa L.Country fig Attikka Crushed leaves are used to treat freckles and skin discoloration [129 ] 74 Myristicaceae Myristica fragrans Houtt.Nutmeg Sadhikka The seed extracted oil is used in soap and toothpaste manufacturing, the herbal shampoo is prepared for pediculosis, it is used to clean the scalp and hair, and it is used to protect skin keratinocytes from UV B- induced damage [116 , 130 ] 75 Myrtaceae Melaleuca leucadendra (L.) L.Cajuput tree Lothsumbulu Improves skin complexion, and the bark acts as a stimulant and tonic [116 ] 76 Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.PerryClove Karabu It is used in toothpaste manufacturing [116 , 129 ] 77 Syzygium cumini (L.) SkeelsIndian black berry Madan The bark is used to prepare mouth washes for healthy gums and teeth used in manufacturing toothpastes [116 , 130 ] 78 Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea nouchali Burm.f.Blue water lily Nil manel The flowers are mixed with cow milk and stored in a covered clay pot approximately a month to colour grey or white hair into black [130 ] 79 Oleaceae Jasminum grandiflorum L.Jasmine Samanpichcha Ground roots and flowers improve skin discoloration, used to treat skin discolorations, plant-extracted oil is applied to cool the scalp [116 , 130 ] 80 Jasminum multiflorum (Burm.f.) AndrewsSambac Jasmine Geta pichcha Paste made by grinding the flower buds is applied on the skin for improved complexion [116 ] 81 Oxalidaceae Averrhoa bilimbi L.Bilimbi Bilin Leaf juice is applied to cure pimples, herbal shampoo prepared from the plant is effective for pediculosis [116 ] 82 Pedaliaceae Sesamum indicum L.Gingelly Thel-thala Liniments to promote hair growth, possesses healing properties [116 ] 83 Phyllanthaceae Phyllanthus emblica L.Emblic myrobalan Nelli Improves skin complexion, prevents hair loss and early grey or white hair [131 ] Used in manufacturing herbal hair oil, shampoo, conditioner, and skin care products 84 Plantaginaceae Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst.Thyme leaved gratiola Lunuwila Possesses antiaging properties and antidandruff properties [116 ] 85 Poaceae Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) StapfLemon grass Sera Shampoo containing essential oil is effective for pediculosis and dandruff [116 , 130 ] 86 Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) RobertyKhas-khas Sawandara Root-extracted oil is used in the perfume industry and soap manufacturing and is used as a fragrant agent, and the crushed roots are applied on the skin [116 , 130 ] 87 Ponterderiaceae Monochoria vaginalis (Burm.f.) C.PreslOval leafed pondweed Diyahabarala Root infusion is used as a mouthwash for mouth inflammations [116 ] 88 Rubiaceae Morinda citrifolia L.Indian mulberry Ahu The juice of the fruits in salt water is used as a mouthwash for healthy gums, and the crushed leaves are used to exfoliate the skin and for dermal fibroblast proliferation [116 , 129 ] 89 Rubia cordifolia L.Heart leaved madder Velmadata Crushed roots mixed with honey are used to remove freckles and skin discolorations [130 ] 90 Rutaceae Acronychia pedunculata (L.) Miq.Claw flowered laurel Ankenda Crushed leaves are used to treat pimples [116 ] 91 Aegle marmelos (L.) CorrêaBael fruit tree Beli Ripe fruit mixed with green gram powder is applied to improve skin complexion and can be used as an eye lotion [116 , 131 ] 92 Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) SwingleTrue lime Dehi Acts as a cleanser, unripe fruits are boiled with fenugreek to treat dandruff, fruits are ground with lotus leaves to treat pediculosis [131 ] 93 Citrus hystrix DC.Kaffir lime Gada dehi Fruit juice is used to treat dandruff and is used in aromatic baths and as a shampoo [116 ] 94 Melicope lunu-ankenda (Gaertn.) T.G. Hartley Lunu-ankenda Crushed leaves are used to improve complexion [116 ] 95 Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng.Curry leaf Karapincha The juice of the crushed leaves is used to promote healthy hair growth [129 ] 96 Ruta graveolens L.Garden rue Aruda Herbal oil prepared with fresh leaves and pure coconut oil is applied for healthy hair [129 ] 97 Santalaceae Santalum album L.Sandalwood Sudu handun Heartwood powder mixed with lime juice is applied gently on pimples to improve skin complexion, the powder mixed with cow milk is used to treat freckles, and it possesses antiaging properties [116 , 130 ] 98 Sapindaceae Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Merr.Ceylon oak Kon Seed oil is applied to promote healthy hair [116 ] 99 Sapotaceae Mimusops elengi L.Bullet wood tree Munamal The decoction of the mature bark is used as a mouthwash for healthy gums and teeth, herbal toothpaste formulated with other plants is effective for oral hygiene [116 , 130 ] 100 Solanaceae Datura metel L.Datura Attana The root powder is applied on the gums for mouth sanitation [116 ] 101 Symplocaceae Symplocos cochinchinensis (Lour.) S. Moore Bombu Bark decoction is used as a mouthwash for healthy gums [116 ] 102 Theaceae Camellia sinensis (L.) KuntzeTea Thae Possesses antiwrinkle properties [116 ] 103 Vitaceae Leea indica (Burm. f.) Merr.Bandicoot berry Gurulla Crushed leaves are applied on skin patches to improve skin complexion [130 ] 104 Zingiberacea Alpinia malaccensis (Burm.f.) Roscoe Rankihiriya Flower bud juice in lukewarm water is used as a mouth wash for healthy gums and teeth [116 ] 105 Curcuma longa L.Turmeric Ath kaha The crushed rhizome is used to improve skin complexion, prevents UV B-induced skin aging [116 ] 106 Curcuma zedoaria (Christm.) RoscoeZedoary Haran kaha Crushed rhizome improves skin complexion, and it is used as a fragrant agent [130 ] 107 Kaempferia galanga L.Java galanga Ingurupiyali Dried sliced rhizome infusion is used as a mouth wash, powdered rhizome with coconut oil on the skin to improves skin complexion, improves lustrous of hair, possesses antidandruff properties and skin whitening properties [116 , 129 ] 108 Zingiber officinale RoscoeGinger Inguru Juice-extracted ginger pulp is applied on pimples, and it is used to improve skin complexion [129 ]
