DIY How to Make Henna Hair Oil for Hair Growth

Henna is a wonderful ingredient to use for our hair and this traditional henna hair oil made with henna leaves and coconut oil is very good for the hair. I have a henna tree in…

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5 Top Health Benefits of Nannari Syrup (Indian Sarsaparilla) + Preparation

In India, during peak summer, you will find street vendors selling natural cooling drinks like kamban kool, spiced buttermilk, jigirthanda, nannari sherbet, etc. All these drinks are very good for the health and have been…

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DIY Best Natural Homemade Dish Detergent Powder Recipe Without Borax & Citric Acid

Most of us use some form of a chemical detergent for washing our dishes. Even in my home, I use the liquid detergent to hand-wash the dishes. I was talking to my grandma about the…

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DIY: How to Make Homemade Scented Sachets for Wardrobes & Drawers

Making scented sachets is a delightful, easy project to be done with children. If left in the cupboard, these  give out a beautiful fragrance that will scent all the things in the cupboard. This is…

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Arugampul / Bermuda Grass Juice Health Benefits + Recipe

  A juice made from arugampul also called “Bermuda Grass” in English has wonderful health benefits. Arugampul juice is the best home remedy for anemia and keeps us refreshed through the day. Drinking arugampul juice…

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DIY: How To Make Your Own Reed Diffuser With Essential Oils

I am a firm believer of aromatherapy and I find it a great stress buster. This homemade reed diffuser is a great and fun way to relax at home and the best thing is once…

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25 Top Uses Of Camphor For Skin, Hair, Health & Home

Camphor popularly called Karpur / Kapoor in Hindi and Karpooram in Tamil has amazing benefits and uses for skin, hair, health and home. We get two types of camphor in India, one is called Edible Camphor…

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5 Top Benefits & Uses Of Jathikai For Face, Hair, Babies & Sleep

  What is popularly referred to as jathikai in Tamil is called nutmeg in English, jaiphal in Hindi and Jaaykaayi in Kannada. Jathikai is a seed of a tree that is widely used in cooking…

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5 Beauty Benefits & Uses Of Kasthuri Manjal (Kasturi Turmeric | Kasturi Haldi)

Kasthuri Manjal | Kasturi Turmeric | Kasturi Haldi commonly called Wild Turmeric in English has amazing health and skin benefits and has been used extensively for skin care in India. Kasturi turmeric is popularly used for treating…

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How to Make Indian Pottu/ Liquid Bindi at Home for Babies

It is an Indian tradition to keep bindis/ pottu and the tradition of wearing bindis starts when we are babies itself. But the problem is many babies are allergic to the chemical bindis, that we…

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How to Make Pancha Deepam Pooja Diya Oil at Home

Oil lamps are a part of many traditions and religions all over the world. I have always loved to light diyas/oil lamps in my house both for prayer and for decoration. Diya’s are clay lamps…

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5 Top Health Benefits of Tulsi | Holy Basil Tea + Recipe

Tulsi tea has amazing health benefits and medicinal uses. Tulsi occupies an important place in ayurvedic medicine and in India, we worship tulsi plant. Tulsi plant requires very little maintenance and you will find tulsi…

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