Ethnobotanical study of cosmetics used in Kosi area of Bihar

Shikha Choudhury^a* & Anjali Sharma^b
a*Department of Botany,S.N.S.R.K.S College, Saharsa
^bFaculty, Department of Biotech, M.L.T. College, Saharsa
Received , 22^nd November, 2014; Revised: 15^th December, 2014

Abstract : In village area of Kosi division, women generally use different plants and plant parts for cosmetic purposes such as beautifying face, shining hairs, removing dandruff and shining skin. The most important plants used for these purposes are Aloe, Aegle, Neem, Amala, Bargad, Aadi etc.

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