Alum, popularly called Fitkari in India, has a long history of health and medicinal use. It has many applications, from water purification to treating canker sores. However, there are many types of alum, and…
View PostThe amount of chemical products we use on our scalp is increasing day by day, along with the product build up on our scalp. Now new chemical filled shampoos are marketed to remove these product…
View PostYou will rarely find an Indian kitchen without asafoetida (also known as asafetida), not a single day goes by without using asafoetida in our day to day cooking. Asafoetida apart from being an important…
View PostGarlic milk is one of the tastiest ways to consume garlic, many people think garlic milk will not taste good but trust me, if you make it properly, you will love it! Garlic milk offers…
View PostVetiver, known globally for its aromatic and cooling properties, is widely used in perfumery and in making mats, fans, and screens that provide natural cooling, especially during India’s hot summers. Besides these uses, it is…
View PostI tried three versions of this baking soda face mask and I have to say, it is one of the quickest way to get rid of acne, open pores & acne scars. Baking soda face…
View PostIn India, we get a wide variety of mouth fresheners commonly called “Mukhwas” in the markets using different combinations. It is easy to make natural mukhwas at home. Mukhwas/Mouth fresheners act both as digestive aid…
View PostTurmeric has amazing anti bacterial properties and has been used to treat all skin problems including pimples from ancient times in India. I have always seen my aunts and grandmothers use turmeric for skin care…
View PostAfter hearing so much about Listerine vinegar foot soak combo, I wanted to try it for almost a month now. When I first read about it, I though it was such a weird idea, but…
View PostThe powder of the fruit of Terminalia chebula called Kadukkai Powder | கடுக்காய் பொடி in Tamil, Inknut Powder in English, Harad powder | Haritaki Powder | Haritaki Churna in Hindi, Karakkaya Powder in Telugu, Harde Whole Powder in…
View PostMustard seeds occupies a very important place in our spice box as we use it in almost all Indian dishes. Apart from culinary uses, it also has wonderful antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer properties. Here in…
View PostNeera, a natural drink got from coconut tree has amazing health benefits. Though I live in a coconut farm, I have not bothered to drink neera for a long time. Last week my nephew, who drinks…
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