We call Commelina Benghalensis kanavazhlai in Tamil and Kanchara in Hindi. This is a tiny plant with beautiful purple flowers. Though it is considered a noxious weed in many parts of the world but it has…
View PostMy son loves fish and since he is in hostel, whenever he comes home, I usually make it a point to give him his favorite food. Last time I went to the local supermarket, I…
View PostThe word kashayam will bring fond childhood memories for many, being chased around the house by elders for drinking kashayam is a common scenario in most of the homes. Nandhini, a dear reader of this…
View PostHoly basil also popularly called tulsi in India is a must know herb as it has wide medicinal uses and health benefits. Holy basil is such a part of Indian life that I can’t imagine being…
View PostAdhatoda Vasica is an amazing herb with loads of medicinal uses. Though it is commonly found all over India, not many of us use it in home remedies. It is a very very important herbal…
View PostCleome Gynanadra is a small plant that is commonly found all over India. It has wonderful health benefits and medicinal uses and is widely used in traditional home remedies. I had the good fortune to meet…
View PostTurmeric tea has many health benefits and is one of the best ways to consume turmeric for treating many illnesses and it is truly an all purpose medicine. It can be used for treating inflammation,…
View PostI have always been hesitant about using hydrogen peroxide in any of my preparations as I have always felt it dries out the skin. After years of being hesitant about using it, finally I bought…
View PostPomegranate juice has amazing skin, hair and health benefits and all of us will greatly benefit drinking it daily. My grandma passed away 2 weeks back, she was like my closest friend and I miss…
View PostCitric acid is an amazing to stock at home as it has wide uses. Many of us think that citric acid is used mainly for making jams but it can be used for skin care…
View PostVasambu also called sweet flag is a very very important herb that is considered so very highly in Ayurveda due to it’s amazing health benefits and medicinal uses. This is also one herb that is…
View PostTurmeric has amazing face and skin benefits and is especially used for treating acne and lightening acne scars. In India, turmeric is used in the form of turmeric face packs, turmeric creams, turmeric oil and…
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