Oak gall called masikai in Tamil and manjakani in Malaysia is a very popular herb. Especially in Tamil Nadu, you will find oak galls in all the homes that have new born babies. It is…
View PostThis homemade bhringraj oil | karisalankanni hair oil is very famous in my place and does wonders for our hair. The botanical name of bhringraj is Eclipta Alba. There are two varieties of bhringraj plants, one…
View PostWhat is ghee? Ghee is pure fat left over when the moisture is completely removed from butter and it is called clarified butter all over the world. Ghee is regarded very highly in India…
View PostTerminalia chebula popularly called Haritaki in Hindi, Kadukkai in Tamil and Inknut in English has many health benefits and medicinal uses, it truly is a medical wonder! It is called the king of medicine as it…
View PostI have always wanted to make incense sticks commonly called agarbatti in India using natural ingredients at home. After researching so much about incense making at home, I settled with two methods. First Method: The…
View PostNandhiyavattai Poo| Chandni flower (Hindi name) is very commonly found all over Tamil Nadu. Most of the homes in Tamil Nadu will have this plant in their homes for using it in prayers. These flowers have amazing…
View PostMultani mitti face pack has been used by Indian women for a long time and I love multani mitti in face packs. Multani mitti/ Fuller’s earth is a type of clay that is great…
View PostIf you ask any person in my village for a home remedy for sinus infection and headache, they will immediately answer “Nochi Steam”. Nochi plant is called “Nirgundi” in Hindi and it’s botanical name…
View PostAsafoetida is an amazing spice and I think you will never find an Indian household without this wonderful spice. I personally love this spice and we add it to all dishes that are difficult to…
View PostI love to use hibiscus powder for hair and skin care so I always stock it at home. Hibiscus powder can be used in hair packs, hair serums and it can also be added to…
View PostI am not a big fan of chemical bleach and in fact I have not even tried it once in my life. You will also find the reason, why I have such an aversion towards…
View PostMustard oil has been used in India for centuries in both cooking and also for hair and skin care. Though mustard oil is widely used in India, it is banned in many countries of the…
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