Applying Kajal / Kohl (‘kanmashi’ in Malayalam) helps to keep babies’ eyes cool in a hot, humid, tropical country like India. When it comes to babies, it is best if[…]
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Your one stop information hub for traditional postpartum care
This blog covers all aspects of taking care of a mother and her child after delivery. All the methods and rituals mentioned here are tried and tested for centuries in Kerala. I hope this will help all the lovely ladies to stay healthy and beautiful for years to come. This site is being constantly updated to add more information; so check back later if you feel something which is supposed to be here is missing!
Home made kajal (kanmashi) for mothers
Dark black Kajal / Kohl (‘Kanmashi’ in Malayalam) applied eyes have always added to the mystical beauty of Indian women from time immemorial. Most of us even today feel our[…]
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Home made virgin coconut oil (thenga ventha velichenna)
Coconut oil has been the widely known secret behind Malayalee women’s glowing skin and voluminous hair. Virgin coconut oil prepared at home is a very gentle and nutritious oil which[…]
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Krichra Pathyam – Strict do’s and don’ts while on ayurvedic treatment
For ayurvedic medicines to give optimum results, it is necessary to follow certain rules in your life while having the medicines. These are meant to eliminate the causes of diseases[…]
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Icha Pathyam – General do’s and don’ts while on ayurvedic treatment
For ayurvedic medicines to give optimum results, it is necessary to follow certain rules in your day to day life. These are meant to eliminate the causes of diseases and[…]
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Natural fairness oil for mother and baby
Massaging helps tone the new mother’s body, and thus is an important part of post-partum / postnatal care. We use Dhanwantharam Kuzhampu for body massage. After completing the postpartum treatment[…]
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Ayurvedic medicines for the new mom
Ayurveda emphasizes on the use of proper medications to regain the health and vigor of mothers after delivery. And from my experience, I have to concede that it is very[…]
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Face and body massage oil for a radiant glow
Massaging helps tone the new mother’s body, and thus is an important part of post-partum / postnatal care. We use Dhanwantharam Kuzhampu for body massage. But for face, it is[…]
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Natural hair shampoo (Chemparathi Thaali) recipe
Most women experience an increase in their hair density and volume during pregnancy period, owing to the hormonal changes in their bodies and nutritious food consumed. If not properly maintained,[…]
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Hair oil for thick lustrous hair (kachenna)
During pregnancy period, most women find a welcome change in their hair – it will become thicker and more lustrous. But if you are not careful, this may not last[…]
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