If there is one tradition that I completely love and follow religiously, it is using sambrani smoke also called benzoin resin in English. Lighting Sambrani smoke is an ancient tradition that has been followed for many…
View PostBarley water also called Barli Ginjalu in Telugu, Jau Water in Hindi and Barley Thanni in Tamil has amazing health benefits. I remember my maternal grandfather drinking it every day, it was ritual he followed…
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 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 PostIn 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…
View PostA 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…
View PostTulsi 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…
View PostWe all know the benefits of eating bananas, but many of us overlook the benefit of eating banana stem. Especially banana stem juice/vazhlai thandu juice/ plantain stem juice has many health benefits and can…
View PostAlum popularly called Fitkari in India has wonderful health benefits and medicinal uses. It has many wide uses from water purification to skin lightening. But there are many types of alum and it is 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 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 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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