How to wash hair with Shikakai Powder

This post will explain the way of using the Shikakai powder. First of all let me thank all of you  for showing interest in using shikakai powder. I am really thankful to the people who helped me in doing this product.

I got to know that many of them have doubt about how to use this shikakai powder as some are using it for the first time. Please refer below for the procedure.

  1. Mix this Shikakai powder 2 hours before the wash  or previous night with water (Actually rice water works well) into a smooth paste and leave it.
  2. Massage your hair and scalp with oil of your choice.
  3. Split your hair into two halves n Take shikakai  paste and spread all over the hair and scalp and wait for 5 min.
  4. Take little water  and rub the hair with your hand gently. Take more water as required.
  5. Wash off and redo if necessary.
  6. You will feel the softness once your hair dries.

The amount of shikakai depends on the length of your hair. I hope this is clear if you have any doubt feel free to reach me at sriharicares@gmail.com.

Author: Sri Nandhini Hari

I’m Sri Nandhini Hari, a B.Com & M.B.A finance post graduate and have worked in American Express Bank as an Asst. Manager and later with CTS as Financial Analyst. I have a passion towards our own tradition and culture and this has triggered me to share the natural and homemade products to a bigger community for the benefit of all.

Karnavedham, an ear piercing ceremony.

Try this with the help of someone at home. Close your eyes try to walk into kitchen and drink a glass of water. You will appreciate the value of our eyes, and how lucky we all are. It is not good to see many young kids with spectacles these days.

Sailors play pin the tail on the donkey.

When we explore our ancient text, it is very clearly stated that ear piercing at an early stage has significant effects on eyes. This practices is popularly known as Karnavedha. According to ancient spiritual people, a person’s ear is the key element to measure this spiritual quotient, intelligence and brainpower, no wonder why buddha has large ears. They would have probably made this comment because of their exceptional knowledge on planetary effects on human body. An expert Astrologer also would agree, that Ragu in a malefic position will make the person miser and that person would have a smaller ear contradicting to this is larger ear means spiritual in nature.

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Our siddhas or spiritual scientists were by default experts in human anatomy and documented it in “Samuthirga lakshana”. They were able to see certain points in body could enhance the health of body, mind and soul. One of the prominent Siddha by name Thirumoolar mentioned that, there is 72000 nadis (can be equated to nerves in modern medical system) in human body. Out of this, he classified 10 most important nadis as dasa nadi. Athithi and Alampudai represents nerve of right and left ears. Which influence in triggering intellect, power of thinking and decision making capabilities. Talkativeness fritters away life energy. Ear piercing helps in speech-restraint. It helps to reduce impertinent behaviour and the ear-channels become free from disorders, apart from the big package, it plays a major role in immunity, better eyesight and alertness. That’s the reason sailors who visited india would pierce their ears to improve the eyesight.   It is strongly believed that Indian Siddha’s anatomical knowledge reached china and later evolved into acupressure and acupuncture. Today, it is one of the known and proven alternative medical practice for various chronic illness.

As always, our forefathers prescribed this practice for medical and spiritual reasons. Over period of time, this was integrated in various religion as one of the sixteen samskaras. Now, it has taken as a fashion statement.

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In addition, reports mention how children with learning disabilities such as Down’s Syndrome, developmental and cognitive problems like ADHD/ADD reported an increase in performance and became more active in the class. Apparently, pinching the ear lobes has an acupuncture effect that helps. It is believed it gets rid of hysteria and other diseases and maintains the flow of electric current in our body.

They used Gold metal for its spiritual value and of course it never rusts. Birthstones was embedded into the earing to enhance their aura. As majority of the sense are in the head, wearing a birthstone as ear ring made a lot of sense. Mrigasheersham star is the best do an ear piercing.

So ear piercing alone will not improve the eyesight, it will enhance. Apart from that, “SCHOOL FOR PERFECT EYESIGHT“ at  Sri Aurobindo Ashram is providing a noble service for improving eye sights. If you or your kid have power in eyes, do make it a point to undergo this treatment.

The treatment is free, one may donate accoding to their own wish.

More Details given below.

SCHOOL FOR PERFECT EYESIGHT

Address House Name Service 2 A Lally Tolendal Street, Pondicherry, Near Old Distillery on the beach road (Goubert Avenue) Call: 0413 2233659 Contact by email : AUROEYESIGHT@YAHOO.COM

Working Hours 8 to 11 AM. and 3 to 5 PM. Weekly Holiday Monday + All the Govt. Holidays + Ashram Darshan Days

The Beneficiaries are in the age group 7 to 40. Children are taken only when they are 7 years old. The patient has to go there for a week with glasses and prior appointment onlyand undergo the treatment for a week, Daily 1 hour in morning and 1 hour in afternoon. Please plan it, if you want a stay.

P.S April, May, June and the last week of September and December are only for children and not for adults. All other months are open for both adults and children.

Author: Velu Jayaprakash

Velu Jayaprakash is a social entrepreneur, product manager, techy, photographer, meditator, father of two angels, ancient wisdom seeker, holistic adviser and Soul coach. You can reach him at velu.jayaprakash AT gmail DOT com

Case Study on Oil Bath from our parenting community

One of the key activities, to revive our ancient practices, we often push in our whatsapp group is to perform oil bath. In short time, many parents started to follow it for their kids and themselves.  We always wanted to capture some data points on a person who has not done it before and study this improvement after participating it.

One such parent from a MNC was stressed out and was worried about changes in his body. We simply suggested out oil bath practices along with other simple to follow technique invented and practiced by our ancestors. After few week this parent came to me with the following message.

“From 26th July it got improved from 5 hours to seven hours. Now my body temperature is normal due to twice a week oil both. Thanks”

Thanks to technology wearable device. He captured his sleeping pattern and you can clearly see improvement from the real data!

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performing an oil might seems time, but the benefits are plenty. If you have not started it. We would highly recommend doing asap and join our club. Read this article about oil bath for detailed procedure.

Author: Velu Jayaprakash

Velu Jayaprakash is a social entrepreneur, product manager, techy, photographer, meditator, father of two angels, ancient wisdom seeker, holistic adviser and Soul coach. You can reach him at velu.jayaprakash AT gmail DOT com

Concise Ayurvedia Immunisation Chart

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In continuation with our past article, “Jatakarma – Concise Ancient Immunization Activity” It is amazing to know, in terms of human growth, how our ancients were far advanced than today’s world. In those line, there has been a lot of discussion and enquirers in our whatsapp group to know if there is any chart, like an allopathic vaccination chart, that is more holistic in nature and does only one thing, good without side effects!

We would strongly advice you to treat this article for information purpose only and seek your Doctors or right professionals if you want to follow it. We would like to thank all our parents in our whatsapp groupwho constantly kept us encouraging to publish something like this.

We went back our books, spoke various ancient healers and Ayurvedic doctors. Here is what we found, list of immunization from Day 1 to 12 Years.

  • Day One
  • Day 15 to 30
  • 1st Month
  • 3rd Month
  • 6th Month
  • 1st Year
  • 3rd Year
  • 5th Year
  • 8th Year
  • 10th Year
  • 12th Year

Jaatamatra / One day old child

Vacha is grinded in the juice of Tripadika and three drop of this mixture is instilled over the centre of the head. This procedure will maintain the digestive power correctly, the doshas will maintain correct balance, and the affliction with Balagraha will be prevented. 

Pakshateeta / 15 days to 1 month

The root, bark, leaf, flower and fruit of Bilva are taken together and powdered well. This powder is added with the juice of Dhatri and given internally.

Athipakshateeta / Completed 1 month

The drugs such as Musta, Hingu and Vilanga are powdered and added with ghee medicated with juice of Trayanti / Brahmi is given internally.

Thraimasika / Completed 3 months

The drugs such as Vyosha, and powder of Sariba is added with butter and given internally.

Shanmasika / Completed 6 months

The powder of Musalikanda and Trikatu are mixed together and added with honey is given internally.

Ekabdha / 1 year old child

The child of one year old should be administered with different preparations in each month for first 7days as:

  • 1 year 1 month.-Powder of drugs such as Dhatri, Musta and Vyosha added with honey is given internally at 1 year 1 month
  • 1 year 2 month.Powder of drugs such as Dhatri, Musta and Vyosha added with butter is given internally at 1 year 2 month
  • 1 year 3 month. Powder of drugs such as Dhatri, Musta and Vyosha added with hot water is given internally at 1 year 3 month
  • 1 year 4 month. Powder of drugs such as Dhatri, Musta and yosha added with honey is given internally at 1 year 4 month
  • 1 year 5 month. The drugs of Panchakola (Pippali, Pippali mula, Chavya, Chitraka and Nagara) is powdered and added with ghee is given internally at 1 year 5 month
  • 1 year 6 month. Powder of Jeeraka and Krishna is added with honey and given internally at 1 year 6 month
  • 1 year 7 month. The drugs such as Dadima and Vyosha added with Dadhi masthu is administered internally at 1 year 7 month
  • 1 year 8 month. The ghee medicated with the drugs such as Grandhika mula and Kalinga/Kutaja is administered internally at 1 year 8 month
  • 1 year 9 month. The drugs such as Vella/Vidanga and Krishna added with honey is administered internally at 1 year 9 month
  • 1 year 10 month. The drugs such as Jeeraka and Vyosha added with sugar are administered internally at 1 year 10 month
  • 1 year 11 month. The drugs such as Jeeraka and Vyosha added with cow‘s milk are administered internally at 1 year 11 month.

The sugar and Jeeraka added with cow‘s milk is given internally at 1 year 12 month.

Thryabdha / 3 year old child

The child of three year old should be administered with different preparations in each month as

  • The drugs such as Guduchi, Pippali and Vacha are powdered and added with ghee and sugar is given internally at 3 year 1 month
  • The drugs such as Vyosha, Yasti, Vacha, Saindhava and Abhaya are powdered together and added with sugar and ghee is administered internally at 3 year 2 month
  • The drugs such as Vella, Musta, Ela, Vacha, Nagara and Pippali are powdered and given with sugar and ghee is administered internally at 3 year 3 month. The drugs such as Sariba, Vyosha, Vacha, Jeeraka and Kaisiki are powdered and added with sugar and ghee is administered internally at 3 year 4 month
  • The drugs such as Dadima, Ambhoda, Vacha, Dhanyaka and Magadhi/Pippali are powdered together and given with sugar and ghee at 3 year 5 month
  • The drugs such as Vrusciva, Bhunimba, Vacha and Ksheera taru twak are powdered well and mixed with sugar and ghee is administered internally at3 year 6 month
  • The drugs such as Supyaparni, Abda, Vira, Rudhi, Chapala and Vacha are powdered well and mixed with sugar and ghee is given at 3 year 7 month
  • The drugs such as Drona pushpa, Abda, Vacha and Dwija taru twak are powdered well and mixed with sugar and ghee is administered internally at 3 year 8 month
  • The drugs such as Trayamana/Brahmi, Abda, Vacha, Kutaja and Magadhi are powdered well and mixed with sugar and ghee is administered internally at 3 year 9 month
  • The drugs such as Malati pushpa, Vacha, Jeeraka and Kaisiki are powdered and added with sugar and ghee and given at 3 year 10 month
  • The drugs such as Samipatra, Jeeraka, Agni, Vach.a and Kana are powdered and added with sugar and ghee and given at 3 year 11 month
  • The drugs such as Vella, Talisapatra, Agni, Pashugandha, Abhaya and Vacha are powdered and added with sugar and ghee and given at 3 year 12 month

Panchayana / 5 year old child

The child of five year old is given with medicaments said for Thryabdha/3 year old child with Pushkaramula instead of Vacha.

Ashtabdha / 8 year old child

The child of eight year old is given with medicaments said for Thryabdha/3 year old child, added with root of Sankhapushpa instead of Vacha and the medium for mixing the compound is ghee and honey instead of sugar and ghee.

Dasabdha / 10 year old child

After the tenth year, the child is given with proper medicated ghee monthly for seven days such as:

  • Abhayadi Ghrita: Ghee medicated with the juice of Brahmi added with the kalka prepared with the drugs such as Abhaya,Vyosha, Saindhava, Vacha and Talisapatra, is given at 10 year 1 month
  • Vidangadi Ghrita: Ghee medicated with the kalka prepared with the drugs such as Vilanga, Amalaka, Vyosha, Patha, Dadima and Dipyaka added with the juice extracted from Krishnamunda, is administered at 10 year 2 month
  • Jeerakadi Ghrita: Ghee medicated with the kalka prepared with the drugs such as Jeeraka, Vyosha, Saindhava, Vacha, Jalada and Pushkara along with the juice of Vetasamla, is administered at 10 year 3 month
  • Jeevaniyadi Ghrita: Ghee medicated with the drugs in the group called Jeevaniya gana, Ambhoda, Jayanthi mula, Chitraka and Granthi added with goat‘s milk is administered at 10 year 4 month
  • Drakshadi Ghrita: Ghee medicated with the kalka prepared with the drugs such as Draksha, Vruschiva, Patha, Abda, Habusha mula, Katphala and Dadima along with goat‘s milk is administered at 10 year 5 month
  • Saribadi Ghrita: Ghee medicated with the kalka prepared with the drugs such as Sariba, Jalada, Ushira, Trikatu, Surahwaya and Jeeraka added with goat‘s milk is administered at 10 year 6 month
  • Nagaradi Ghrita: Ghee medicated with the kalka prepared with the drugs such as Nagara, Amalaka, Anantha, Vilanga,Indrayava, Ambuda, and the root, bark, leaves, flower and fruit of Bilva added with water is administered at 10 year 7 month
  • Pippalyadi Ghrita: Ghee medicated with the kalka prepared with the drugs such as Pipppali, Indrayava, Draksha, Bruhati, Amshumathi dwaya, Tikta, aikundapushpa, Ambu, Nalada/Ushira, Alarka/Arka, Dipyaka, Dadima, Ambhoda, Patha, Ugra/Vacha, Sigru, Hingu, Punarnava, Bilva mula, Shami valka, Malati mukula, Utpala, Vilanga and Amalaka added with the medicinal fluid called Masthu is added with sugar and Jeeraka is administered at 10 year 8 month
  • Bilvadi Ghrita: Ghee medicated with the decotion prepared with the drugs such as Bilva, Ajamoda, Nirgundi, Chapala mula, Toyada and Dadima added with the kalka prepared with the drugs such as Vyosha, Ela, Agni and Vilanga along with cow‘s milk is beneficial to prevent diseases. The drugs such as Patha, Vaikunda and Musta along with the medicinal fluid called Masthu can be used to prepare the medicated ghee. The same medicaments along with the decotion mentioned above can be used to medicate the ghee is also beneficial at 10 year 9 month
  • Trayamanadi Ghrita: Ghee medicated with the decotion prepared with the drugs such as Trayamana, Kalinga, Abda and Chapala mula added with the kalka prepared with the drugs such as Ativisha,Musta, Bhunimba and Kutaja is beneficial to prevent diseases. Ghee medicated with the kalka of the drugs such as Vyosha, Agni, Dadima and Jeeraka added with goat‘s milk is also beneficial to use at 10 year 10 month
  • Dadimadi Ghrita: Ghee medicated with the kalka prepared with the drugs such as Dadima, Triphala, Vella, Magadhi mula and Chitraka along with the juice of Jeevanthi and Masthu is advised to administer at 10 year 11 month
  • Pathakutajadi Ghrita: Ghee medicated with the decotion prepared with the drugs such as Patha, Kutaja, Bhunimba, Varshabhu / Vruschiva and Dhanyaka along with the kalka prepared with the drugs such as Vella, Palasa twak, Nisha dwaya, Punarnava, Vyosha, Dipyaka, Ananta and Madhuka / Yastimadhu is advised to administer added with honey at 10 year 12 month

Dwasasabdha / 12 year old child

At 12 year 1 month, the drugs such as Ananta and Vacha along with sugar and honey is administered internally while from 12 year 2 month onward, Instead of Ananta, the drugs such as Brahmi, Munda, Shami valka, Bhrunga, Amalaka, Magadhi, Vishala, Vajra valli, Indurekha, Bhunimba and Gopica are administered.

Author: Velu Jayaprakash

Velu Jayaprakash is a social entrepreneur, product manager, techy, photographer, meditator, father of two angels, ancient wisdom seeker, holistic adviser and Soul coach. You can reach him at velu.jayaprakash AT gmail DOT com

Jatakarma – Concise Ancient Immunisation Activitiy

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In today’s world when it comes to holistic childcare or wellness of the family, we have lot more options than ever. In the quest of finding the right procedure to build an over all healthy child seems to be an endless loop. Like a light at the end of the tunnel, current generation parents are indeed going back to the roots. It is surprising to see our ancestors have derived certain activities that is not only enhances physical or physiological growth, but for complete spiritual growth. Let us go back in time, and see what they did when a child is born.

We would strongly advice you to treat this article for information purpose only and seek your Doctors or right professionals if you want to follow it. We would like to thank all our parents in our whatsapp group who constantly kept us encouraging to publish something like this.

Immediately after birth

Very first thing when a baby arrives, they wanted to start with a positive impression on the baby, because babies can record consciously. The father would recite a Sloka in baby’s right ear.

“Angaadangaat sambhavasi hridayaadadhijayase|
Atma vai putranamaasi sa jiva saradassatham||”

Shathayuhu shathavarshoasi deerghamayuravapnuhi
Nakshatrani disho ratrirahashcha tvabhirakhshathu”

-Ashtanga Hridayam

Which means “You are born from each of my limbs. Heart is the abode of desire, called ‘Putra”, you are indeed my Atma (form). May you live a hundred years.”. The very first thing baby hears or get blessed is, “live a hundred years” Wow! What a positive thought our forefathers had!

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Woman breast-feeding a boy, Crafts Museum, New Delhi, India

From this point onwards, one of the six childhood saṃskaras starts, this is called Jatakarma. They first cut umbilical cord. Today in the west and some hospitals in India, do allow fathers to be part of delivery and he gets a chance to cut umbilical cord, this situation fosters a healthy bonding with the new born.

Post cutting of umbilical cord, father chants a sloka and administers mixture of gold bhasma, ghee and honey. They might have done this for two reasons, firstly they would welcome the new born with sweet taste, which will trigger baby’s taste buds. Secondly, normal mother would take three days to lactate, until then, this mixture called as swarna prashan will give necessary nourishment. While administering father would chant the following sloka

“Jatakarma pashyame sharadaha shatham jeevame sharadaha shad am shrunuyama sharadaha shatham

Medham te Devassavita medham Devi Saraswati|
Medham te Asvinou deva vadhattamam pushkarasraja||”

“May the effulgent Savita Deva, Saraswati Devi and Asvini Devas wearing lotus garlands bless you with Medha (power of retentive memory).” 

“Tvayi medham tvayi prajam tvayyagnistejo dadhatu|
Tvayi medham tvayi prajam tvayeendra indriyam dadhatu|
Tvayi medham tvayi prajam tvayi Suryo bhrajo dadhatu||”

“May Agnideva bestow on you retentive memory, progeny and splendor and power. May Indra bestow on you retentive memory, progeny and power of Indriyas (sense organs). May Surya bestow on you retentive memory, progeny and brilliance.”

The very next thing after blessing the child with long life, now, they enable and bless the baby with cognitive power.

On the first day, they used to give three type of gold based mixture with mantra japa, like :

  1. Gold and vacha
  2. Gold, vacha, brahmi, kushta, haritaki with ghee and honey
  3. Gold, amalaki, chorrnam, ghee and honey.

They also placed the sacred nine grains called as navadhanyam mixed with turmeric water powder near the head side for 7 days. Each grains represent one the cosmic planet that influences the baby to attend positive support form this planets. Turmeric was mixed to drive away insects. There is also a hidden message in nine grains, which we will explore in our forthcoming article.

From day one to first birthday day, a lemon was kept near the head to observe the negative vibrations.

Second day and third day, yashimadhu ghrtam would be give, by this time, mother would be able to lactate. In case of delay in lactation, they used to give fresh butter.

Mother’s feed

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By now, mother starts to feed her baby. At this stage mother would offer the right breast first with the following sloka.

“Ayam kumaro jaraam dhayatu dirghamayuh:|
Yasmai tvam sthanaprapyayayur varcho yaso balam||”

“May this child, by suckling, drink old age and long life. (may live a long life). O breast, enable this child to develop long life, brilliance, fame and strength.”

In some case, mother may not be able to lactate, the best alternative was to give goats milk

While feeding, a pot of water is placed at the head side of the baby. Following mantra is recited.

“Aapassuptheshu jagratha rakshaamsi niritho nudadhvam||”

“O Waters, while we sleep, you be awake and drive away demons from here.”

Pot of water can be placed at the head side of the baby till they sleep peacefully alone and pour this water to baby’s birth star plant, this washes away the negative energy. Even adults can follow this to protect them from bad dreams.

In lines to heal the birth wound, and nourishment overall growth, by applying cloth soaked in ghee on the head, If you read our article why they tonsure babies and healing property of ghee, you would know ghee would act as a amazing healer for skull development for baby.

They also used to wear vacha on hands, legs, neck and head. Precious gems were in use during olden days along with horn of cow or ox or deer. All these would help baby to heal and protect their nonphysical body.

Fumigation would be started with vacha, ashtagantha and few more herbs to strengthen their breathing path, protect from cold and purify air around that area. Mantras were chanted during morning and evening daily.  By the tenth day they perform Naming ceremony known as Namakarana, which we will write in detail later.

It is astonishing to see our ancient peripatetic knowledge and practice is far advanced than we think, and in fact with no side effects! read that again. In our continuation of this article we will list of exact herbs and proportion that starts from day 1 to age 12.

Author: Velu Jayaprakash

Velu Jayaprakash is a social entrepreneur, product manager, techy, photographer, meditator, father of two angels, ancient wisdom seeker, holistic adviser and Soul coach. You can reach him at velu.jayaprakash AT gmail DOT com

HOMEMADE UBTAN- Traditional bath powder

Homemade Green gram powder is a herbal bath powder used for babies. The custom of making this homemade bath powder for babies has been followed for many years. Generally you would not get this bath powder at shops. This powder is very effective antiseptic and prevents the child from skin diseases. We give oil massage to babies and bath them with this powder. You can see the benefits of oil massage for babies in this link . Regular use of this powder will gradually reduce the body hair growth in girl babies. If you need for boys please let me know as you have to lessen the amount of Kasthuri Manjal and Poolankazhangu.

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We used to make this powder at home especially for new born babies. I found out from our watsapp group that there were expectant mother and new born babies, so I thought I would help them in making this powder.

All the ingredients used to make this powder are  natural. Therefore, it does not have any harmful side effects and suits all skin types.  I have listed the ingredients used to make this ubtan below with its benefits.

Payatha Maavu (For Baby Skin)
S.No Ingrediants Use
1 Green moong Does not strip natural oil,softens skin,Removes the baby hair in the skin
2 Channa dhal Helps to improves complexion, lightens n maintains fairness
3 Kasthuri Manjal/ Wild Turmeric Anti onxidant,anti inflamatory,anti septic n anti bacterial,removes unwanted hair,keeps the baby skin blemish free
4 Poolankayangu / White Turmeric Good for skin, imparts fragrance, prevents infection n heals damaged skin
5 Vasanai podi* Consists of Rose petals, Vettiver , vasambu

*This vasanai podi is used to suppress the smell of green gram powder.

Please note that this product should be made during hot summer as all the ingredients must be dried properly. I will collect orders and make as per the demand. In case you need it later , you can always let me know as I can get it ready during the month of October as it is the next possible time to get this prepared. The shelf life of this product is 4 to 5 months if  maintained properly. Make sure you take little for the usage and store the rest in an air tight container. See to that the powder is kept away from any moisture.

Cost is Rs. 360/ Half KG.  If anyone is interested you can place your order on the above mentioned link . For more information email us @sriharicares@gmail.com or call me at 7760292062/9884554149.

We are part of HLP STORE , a project initiated exclusive by parents for parents at whatsapp holistic group.

Author: Sri Nandhini Hari

I’m Sri Nandhini Hari, a B.Com & M.B.A finance post graduate and have worked in American Express Bank as an Asst. Manager and later with CTS as Financial Analyst. I have a passion towards our own tradition and culture and this has triggered me to share the natural and homemade products to a bigger community for the benefit of all.

Shikakai Powder – For the Health of Hair

Dear Friends,

In our whatsapp group, we generally insist on oil bath as we all know that benefits of the same. You can see the benefits of oil massage for babies in this link. For an oil bath one of the best hair washing powder is shikakai powder and Green Gram Powder (Payatha Maavu) – Ubtan For Babies. I found out that many parents do not have option other than buying shikakai power available from market. That is when I decided to help the bigger community with this homemade product which is natural and does not have any chemicals.

Our Ancient Indian practice uses Shikakai powder for washing our hair. I am one of the parent of this group who believes that there should be some scientific reason behind our ancient practice. This Ancient Shikakai powder acts as a natural astringent for hair enhancing its binding properties. It clears dandruff and cleans the dirt accumulated on the scalp. Being a natural conditioner for hair, shikakai strengthens hair roots and promotes luxuriant growth. This homemade Shikakai powder has certain vital properties that act as coolants for the scalp.

At our home we have been using this homemade shikakai powder for generations. Generally during summer we prepare this  SHIKAKAI POWDER which includes ingredients that will enhance the growth and health of hair. I had learnt the art of making this shikakai powder from my grandmother and have been preparing this at home.

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I generally try to restrict myself from buying these kind of items outside. But nowadays most of us do not have time to do all these things because it is a long process and time consuming. As this is not a business , I will collect orders and make as per the demand. This is a product has to be prepared only during summer , so I may not have extra stock. In case you need it later , you can always let me know as I can get it ready during the month of October which is the next possible time to get this prepared.

Normal Shikakai Powder available in the market consists only of 3 to 4 ingredients like Shikakai, Soap nut or Methi or dried amla but at home we make this ancient shikakai powder with 14 ingredients which i have listed below with its benefits

Ancient Shikkakai Powder
S.No Ingrediants Use
1 Shikakai Hair growth, Treating Dandruff, Scalp related disease,Keeps the hair healthy and lusturous
2 Methi seeds Treats dandruff and Helps in regrowth of hair,Reverses baldness, prevents premature greying, Body coolent
3 Green gram Reduce hair breakage,Removes dandruff,Gives dark colour n shine to hair
4 Lemon skin Improves dull hair,Hair smells fresh n clean
5 Dried amla / Nellimulli Conditions hair leaving it Soft n luscious,Prevents greying
6 Rice Helps to detanle n manage hair, improves hair elasticity,strenghtens hair roots
7 Hibiscus flower Improves texture,Stimulates blood circutaion in scalp,Strenghthens root n hair
8 Hibiscus leaves
9 Boondhi Kottai/ Soap nut To get Soapy nature,cleans scalp,adds shine,anti fungal agent
10 Neem leaves / Veppilai Prevents hairloss,enhances growth,kills head lice,anti bacterial
11 Curry leaves Repairs damaged roots,Reduces hair fall,stops hair thinning,treats premature greying, strengthens hair  follicules
12 Dried Rose petal Tightens scalp,Gives a good smell in hair
13 Dried Maruthani leaves Treats dry brittle hair, colours n conditions hair
14 Vettiver Very fragrant n cooling,treats lice n relieves stress

You can keep this product for more than 6 months if maintained properly. Make sure you take little for the usage and store the rest in an air tight container. See to that the powder is kept away from any moisture.

 If anyone is interested you can place your order by clicking on the above button. For more information please mail @sriharicares@gmail.com or call me at 7760292062/9884554149.

Natural Lathering Shikakai Powder

As per feedback from many of you, here is another version of shikakai powder which produces lather and makes it easy to wash the oily hair. Wanted to have an All Natural Lathering Shikakai Powder which can substitute the use of shampoos and was working on it for quite sometime and here it is for you! !

This combination of natural products will be –

  • Easy to wash
  • Produce lather in order to remove the oil and clean the scalp
  • Helps to have healthy, smooth and shiny hair
  • Naturally conditions the hair

This all natural product which consists of shikakai, amla, methi, reetha and arappu powder is sun dried and grinded in shikakai grinding machine . This frothing shikakai powder can be used just like a shampoo. We need to mix the powder with water and make it thin, to a pouring consistency, like a shampoo. This can be used separately or can be mixed with the ancient shikakai powder in equal amount to get the benefits of other herbs.

Please refer the below link for easy way of washing hair with shikakai powder

https://swarnaprashana.org/how-to-wash-hair-with-shikakai-powder/

You can keep this product for more upto 6 months if maintained properly. Make sure you take little for the usage and store the rest in an airtight container. See to that the powder is kept away from any moisture.
 If anyone is interested you can place your order at below link. For more detail email @sriharicares@gmail.com or call me at 7760292062/9884554149.

We are part of HLP STORE, a project initiated exclusive by parents for parents at whatsapp holistic group.

Author: Sri Nandhini Hari

I’m Sri Nandhini Hari, a B.Com & M.B.A finance post graduate and have worked in American Express Bank as an Asst. Manager and later with CTS as Financial Analyst. I have a passion towards our own tradition and culture and this has triggered me to share the natural and homemade products to a bigger community for the benefit of all.

The embodiment of Fetus

It is amazing to know how our ancient’s knowledge about fetus. In one of our newsletter, we asked a questions about

“What is the embodiment of Fetus? That is, Where (or whom) does the babies inherit skins, blood, fat, muscles, hair, nail, constitutions, bone, nerves, intelligence, anger, laziness, voice, and so on” There was some interesting discussion about this in our whats-app group too

Answer is

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Author: Velu Jayaprakash

Velu Jayaprakash is a social entrepreneur, product manager, techy, photographer, meditator, father of two angels, ancient wisdom seeker, holistic adviser and Soul coach. You can reach him at velu.jayaprakash AT gmail DOT com