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Part of the plant used

Leaves

Major cosmetic applications

Insect repellent. Antibacterial. Anti-inflammatory. Antioxidant.

Inception growing area

South Asia

Traditional uses

Antiseptic. Moisturizer. Emollient. It is used in the treatment of many skin problems such as grains, itching, inflammation and sunburns.

Curiosities

The first indication of its particular application was 5,000 years ago and it was used to bathe the newborns, cure skin diseases and protect people and plants from insects.

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