In our village here in Tamil Nadu, whenever we suffer from periods pain or delayed periods, we are always treated with this remedy using asafoetida and buttermilk. Periods is called “mathavidai” in Tamil and this…
View PostThis is my favorite face mask that I make often at home. This homemade oatmeal face mask recipe made with oatmeal and honey is good enough to eat. Regular use of this mask prevents many…
View PostTulsi is worshiped as a sacred plant in India and it occupies an important place in all Hindu religion. The botanical name of tulsi is Ocimum Sanctum. There are two types of holy basil that…
View PostBanana face masks are one of the cheapest and quickest skin treatments that we can make at home and at the same they have wonderful skin benefits. They treat so many skin problems and is…
View PostTraditional oil bath is called with different names in India: Saturday Oil Bath | Sesame Oil Bath | Ayurvedic Oil Bath | Ennai Kuliyal in Tamil | Gingelly Oil Head Bath | Oil Bath in…
View PostCurry leaves hair oil also called Kadi Patta oil in Hindi and Karuveppilai oil in Tamil has amazing hair benefits and we make it by mixing curry leaves with coconut oil. We use it to…
View PostThe spicy aromatic ginger root has been in use for centuries and we use it almost every day in some form or other. Ginger is a very safe spice and is genrally safe for everyone…
View PostMethi hair pack is one of the best hair treatments that we can do at home. Fenugreek seeds are called methi seeds in Hindi and vendhayam in Tamil. Since it is a common kitchen ingredient, we use…
View PostAjwain seeds (Hindi name) commonly called “Omum” in Tamil, “Bishop’s weed” in English are small, grayish color seeds with a very strong distinctive smell. The decoction of the seeds got by boiling the seeds in…
View PostWe usually get raw turmeric which is called kacchi haldi in Hindi yearly once during Pongal time. We rarely use raw turmeric in cooking but we do use it in remedies and skin care as…
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