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How to increase hair volume and density | 6 Ayurvedic tips for thinning hair
This post was last updated on March 27, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran Hair thinning is an extremely common problem today. It is said to affect nearly 60% of Men and half the adult female population. Its incidence increases normally post…
The importance of Diwali Cleaning
This post was last updated on October 20, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran It was 2002 in Green Park, Delhi. I was a lowly Management Trainee in Sales living in a 2 room Barsati in an upscale neighbourhood in Delhi. My…
Acacia concinna | Shikakai | ayurvedic properties & medicinal benefits
This post was last updated on November 2, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran Acacia concinna , better known as Shikakai, is a herb many of us are familiar with in the Indian sub-continent . As children, many of us would have…
Benefits of Henna | Lawsonia inermis
Henna . Mehndi Leaf. Marudhani Illai. If you are in the Indian subcontinent, you would have definitely encountered this beautiful leaf that dyes your skin a pretty shade of orange red. And you might have grown up seeing many women…
Greeshma Ritucharya – Ayurvedic Guidelines for Summer
This post was last updated on August 5, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran According to Ayurveda, greeshma rtu is a two month season of peak summer. It lasts from mid-May to mid-July. Greeshma rtu is the last of the 3 seasons…
Acacia concinna | Shikakai | ayurvedic properties & medicinal benefits
This post was last updated on November 2, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran Acacia concinna , better known as Shikakai, is a herb many of us are familiar with in the Indian sub-continent . As children, many of us would have cried furiously from its sharp, stinging sensation when it accidentally entered the eyes. Acacia concinna is used for a lot more than just hair care in Ayurveda. It has been documented across texts for its cleansing, wound healing, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. In this article, we will delve into the properties of this ayurvedic herb, its features & its general
Benefits of Henna | Lawsonia inermis
Henna . Mehndi Leaf. Marudhani Illai. If you are in the Indian subcontinent, you would have definitely encountered this beautiful leaf that dyes your skin a pretty shade of orange red. And you might have grown up seeing many women using this to decorate their hands or dye their hair. But did you know that Henna is so much more than a hair dye? it has many medicinal uses as per classical Ayurvedic texts. There are also many important restrictions we must be aware of when we decide to use Henna. A Botanical introduction to Henna Lawsonia inermis or Henna
Greeshma Ritucharya – Ayurvedic Guidelines for Summer
This post was last updated on August 5, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran According to Ayurveda, greeshma rtu is a two month season of peak summer. It lasts from mid-May to mid-July. Greeshma rtu is the last of the 3 seasons in the adana kaala or Northern solstice, when the Sun moves in the northern direction (same as Uttarayana). Adana kala and its impact on our body Adana kaala starts from makara sankaranti, which falls in mid-january, and lasts till the end of greeshma rtu. This is considered to be a period of ‘reduction’ or ‘extraction by squeezing out energy’ for
Does Onion hair oil prevent hairfall & stimulate hair growth? Ayurvedic insights from Krya
This post was last updated on December 17, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran People often come and ask us, can we use onion oil to treat intense hair fall? When we suggest Krya products combined with change in diet and lifestyle practices instead, they still ask if they can combine these with the onion oil treatment. What is the onion hair oil treatment all about? Is it really as effective as many claim it to be? What is the Ayurvedic perspective on using onion on hair and scalp? Let’s find out. Decoding the Onion Hair Oil Trend Today, a simple search
The Krya Ayurvedic makeup cleanser | 2 all-natural variants
This post was last updated on November 21, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran What happens when you don’t remove makeup with a proper makeup cleanser & leave it on at night? When we posed this question to our customers who use makeup regularly, many reported experiencing a bad reaction to their skin and appearance. Some said they woke up with a severe breakout the next day. Others said that they had to apply even more makeup because not removing it earlier made the skin look dull, bloated, and tired. This clearly tells us that makeup needs to be removed properly after
