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Shami The Miraculous Tree for Cosmetic Usage The significance of Shami is increasing in the world of cosmetics. Its scientific name is Prosopis cineraria and belongs to the family of Fabaceae. It grows in Sandy, loamy type of soil and mildly acidic in nature and can be seen mostly in Southern Asia. It is called Shami in Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra & Uttar Pradesh, Jammi in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, Khijro in Gujarat, Khejri in Rajasthan, Janti in Haryana, and Jand in the Punjab. It is non-toxic in nature and needs full sun exposure. Its leaves are bipinnate, meaning they have a feather look. It is a medium sized tree with whitish branches with very tiny leaves all over. It can withstand drought conditions. With its numerous advantages and properties, it is used in different therapeutic treatments in Ayurveda as well because of its anti-inflammatory effects. Let us delve deep into the usage of Shami in cosmetics.