Ayurvedic Pain Balm - Chandra Kala Lepam

Chandra Kala Lepam :

Are you looking for a good pain balm ? /home made one . The chandra kala lepam helps to cure pain ,it is ayurvedic completely safe on skin.You can use this balm for head aches/back pain/neck pain/Joints pain/Knee pain etc but i suggest you not to apply this on cracked or wounded skin . This is for external application only. There are many methods of making pain relievers in ayurveda but this lepam method (balm ) is easy to use. All the products which we gonna use here is completely safe items so you don't have to worry about making this recipe. 

Things we need :

Coconut (400 gram /14.1096 oz)

Bees Wax (125 gram/4.40925 oz)

Camphor (100 gram/3.5274 oz)

White Pepper (50 gram/1.7637 oz)

Camphor used to be made by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor tree. Today, camphor is chemically manufactured from turpentine oil.Camphor products can be rubbed on the skin or inhaled i suggest not to eat it (the natural one can be eaten but very very little amount can be added for making sweets etc),when ingested, camphor can cause serious side effects but it is very good medicine for external application . Camphor can be used to relieve minor muscle or joint pain. This medicine may also be used as a chest rub to soothe chest congestion and relieve cough caused by the flu or common cold.Two types of Camphor's are there one is natural and other one is artificial. But for making a pain reliever you can use any one of them . Hope you know other products . 

Now the procedure : In a double boiler heat the coconut oil and bees wax let them melt in low heat blend it well ,when it is melted as liquid ,filter it for storing . Break the camphor pieces make it like a powder and add that in our oil blend (the oil should be little hot so that the powder can settle well) . Let everything cools ,finally add the white pepper powder store it safe and use it as pain reliever balm.

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DIY Camphor Oil :

You can make camphor oil in home ,you can apply this on chest and throat,spine for cough and cold ,you can use it for kids (cold rub) ,the smell is just wonderful during the time of cold and cough. Also you can use this for legs and ankles ,foot, back pain , pregnancy leg pain etc as a pain reliever

Simple to make take 100 ml coconut oil heat it in mild flame,turn off  

Add 3 pieces of powdered camphor in oil blend it , when it is warm to apply use it. (You can store this in a container whenever you want to use it pour a spoon in a pan ,keep the pan, in boiled water to make it heat use it ,camphor is flammable so do not mix it when the pan is on stove.Do not ingest only external application).

How to Make - Coriander Tea

Coriander Tea : For Digestion /cough/Fever/Cold/Sore Throat
One of the easy remedy to cure seasonal sickness and this is amazing cough syrup . If you drink this tea you'll absolutely feel refreshed . Completely organic to make with 3 simple ingredients you can learn about the steps by following the link Coriander Tea or visit the tab health and wellness. I drink this tea during sickness and in winter season. My granny taught me this recipe ,her habit of utilising the nature impressed me towards the go green-culture .One day when i was feeling feverish she made this drink for me , i felt so good after drinking this tea. So suggesting to all the readers try this tea you will absolutely feel good. 

Things to make :

Coriander seeds : 4 spoon (should fry it- dry)

Pepper : 5 to 10 seeds (depends )

Ginger : 2.5inch (depends)

Simple to make with when you have mild fever and digestion problems use (Coriander seeds and ginger) When you have fever with chest pain,soar throat,cold add pepper with (Coriander seeds and ginger -plus pepper). Take the coriander seeds fry it in a pan (dry fry without oil only for few seconds to remove the raw smell & turn on the aroma) you can feel the aroma ,now turn off the stove . Add the seeds in mixer/blender, add cleaned ginger (dont peel the ginger's skin just washing it is enough),pour pepper . Grind all without adding water. 

Boil water in a pan add the paste allow few minutes to boil , so that it can absorb the essence. Turn Off the stove take it away filter it and enjoy the coriander tea.You can add honey /sugar for flavour. But honey is good.You can drink this thrice when you are sick.If you gonna try this for digestion drink it once . You can give this for kids above 6 yrs but reduce the ginger and pepper add very lil amount.This is completely organic drink .

Murumuru Butter-The Vegetable Silicon

If you are interested in DIY products making or looking for eco-friendly products for your personal care you must explore about different types of butters . Generally Shea butter, coco butter ,almond butter and mango butter are well known. Do you know some rich butters are available in this earth they are rich in goodness and they are luxurious emollients in various cosmetics. I thought to share about those butter treasures.If you learn about the uses you can make DIY body butter,moisturiser,hair serum,hair care prodcts,hand made soaps, shampoo's etc.Today let's learn about Murumuru butter. 

What is Murumuru butter?

Murumuru butter is extracted from the seeds of the astrocaryum murumuru. The murumuru palm tree is native to Bolivia and Peru but grows throughout the -Amazon region, Rainforest in Brazil.Murumuru is a wonderful butter with a delicious scent and feel ,colour ranges white to yellowish. It is called the "vegetable silicon" for its ability to perfectly replace mineral silicon in skin and hair formulations.This butter contains moisturising properties for the skin & hair this butter is so good for preparing home made products.Many cosmetics are using this as emollient . 

What are its benefits ?

Entirely good for skincare and haircare let us explore each one by one 

Murumuru for haircare :

Murumuru butter promote moisture retention, restore sheen and softness. It nourish the hair with its minerals and vitamins .For treating damaged,dry,frizzy hair this butter is completely wonderful remedy,contains high content of vitamins and omega which helps to promote shine elasticity and softening of the hair.Absolutely wonderful for conditioning dry and brittle hair,good for curly hair. Cure the split ends. Naturally butters are having soothing qualities ,it Creates a permeable barrier that is said to prevent moisture loss when applied to wet hair also it penetrate the hair cuticle to fortify hair from the inside. It keeps hair soft and pliable and so good on skin to make it super soft.It Cures chemically damaged hair.

Murumuru for Skincare:

Murumuru butter is rich Vitamin A and C and omega 3 and 6.It has anti-allergenic, anti bacterial, anti inflammatory and antiviral properties.Can be used as mild antiseptic product, it is Good for making anti-aging skincare products, this is known for figting fine lines and wrinkles. This is having soothing quality ,readily absorbed into the deep layers of the skin restoring elasticity and suppleness makes it young and soft. It helps to cure sun damaged skin, dull and prematurely aged skin.The medicinal benefits are wonderful as well , it is good for treating eczema, Psoriasis and cracked, dry ,rough skin. If you use it in your products it can add soothing addition for DIY healing 

skincare and haircare products.

DIY Products to try with murumuru :

We can make soaps, shampoo's,leave on , hair conditioner,Body shampoo, Moisturiser,Nourishing Cream,Body butter,Winter cold cream,Hair packs, Face packs, Massage creams , Hair oils,make up primer,eye cream etc... It smells sweet and nutty very smooth to try on skin won't create any grains , you can apply it(murumuru butter) directly or you can be used in personal care blend.In market you can get raw as well as processed i suggest you raw for home made products ,if you are using it for professional blend you can opt for the processed one .

How to store it ? 

In a dry container , store it.Generally the shelf life is up to 12 to 24 months .

Homemade Makeup remover- Cleansing pads

Make up removing is must We have to care our skin regularly many of us are tired of cleansing make up before going to bed. We need some quick remedy to rinse our make up,cleansing may take some time like applying cream ,massaging and rinsing it. So the instant trick is to use makeup removing pads. But ingeneral many of the pads we can buy in market can be too strong for our skin sometimes it can take away the natural hydration by the strong chemical agents.Our skin is tender we should treat it well with a mild cleansing pads to remove makeup. We can make the pads easily in our home the procedures are really simple . We can make it fresh and store it easy.

Make up removing is must We have to care our skin regularly many of us are tired of cleansing make up before going to bed. We need some quick remedy to rinse our make up,cleansing may take some time like applying cream ,massaging and rinsing it. So the instant trick is to use makeup removing pads. But ingeneral many of the pads we can buy in market can be too strong for our skin sometimes it can take away the natural hydration by the strong chemical agents.Our skin is tender we should treat it well with a mild cleansing pads to remove makeup. We can make the pads easily in our home the procedures are really simple . We can make it fresh and store it easy.

All we need is cotton pads for soaking and a container to store. Ingredients are ,tea tree essential oil ,Castor oil, Aloe vera oil, Coconut Oil, Baby wash . I use coconut oil iteself as a cleanser before going to bed i apply coconut oil / olive oil for cleansing and moisturising i have normal skin so it suits me . If you have acne prone skin you may need some extra agent to cleanse the skin pores well,  this product we make will be useful for instant skincare cleansing.It can used regularly ,before going to bed .The measurements of oils depend upon how much ml you want. Take everything in same amount except the baby wash (2 to 3 drops) are enough for 110 grams aprox 4 oz, When you add tea tree essential oil add 5 drops for 4 0z not more. 
The benefits of contents :
Tea tree oil :
Tea tree has so many anti-viral and anti-fungal benefits that the Australian army puts it in soldiers' first aid kits.Aboriginal tribes in Australia have known of the tea tree's healing qualities for thousands of years. Now, you can use tea tree oil in a variety of ways, especially to heal your skin it cures acne ,Cuts and sores,insect bites,chicken pox,warts etc. It Prevents skin infection and it work as natural preservative for the cleanser we make.
Aloe vera oil:
Aloe Vera oil is made from the gel of Aloe Vera plant ,it is the oil that is obtained from Aloe Vera plant by the process of maceration in some carrier oil. It is not 100 % aloe vera, but a kind of infused oil,it can protect the skin from free radical damage.. This is used as emmollient for moisturising the skin.It reduces inflammation and other signs related to,also it has astringent qualities to shrinks the skin and make it taunt.It speeds wounds recovery.
Castor Oil:
It helps to cure skin scar,work as a cleansing agent for cleaning skin pores gently.It has antimicrobial properties which makes it useful to treat fungal infections also minor cuts and scratches on the skin.The fatty acids in castor oil can easily penetrate through the skin layers and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. This not only repairs and softens your skin, but also delays the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, giving you a younger, smoother and softer look. 
Coconut Oil :
It is claimed that coconut oil is good for several skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema.It is natural moisturiser . But coconut oil removes aging lines , prevents wrinkles works as anti-aging shield, also it is know for its soothing benefits prevents rashes and burns.Alternatively you can also use olive oil
Baby wash is just few drops , to make the cleanser mix all the ingredients in a bowl and soak cotton pads . Use it for removing makeup. One of the simple as well as effective cleanser .

Freshly picked Turmeric for improving skin colour

In my tamil culture this season is wonderful now farmers festival in south india -tamilnadu (state) celebration is known as "Pongal " during this particular season we can get fresh turmerics  (Curcuma longa)in market.We generally use powdered turmeric for cooking in home it is must recipe for making various curry's . But not only cooking it is our traditional beauty recipe. Most of our tamil girls use this product on face ,legs and feet fingures. Sometimes i do . The reason is it will prevent germs attack ,it heals wounds , it prevents acne and infections . For various wounds we use this turmeric powder as a medicine to cure it . Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. Turmeric has long been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in both the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine. Turmeric was traditionally called "Indian saffron" because of its deep yellow-orange color and has been used throughout history as a condiment, healing remedy and textile dye. It is best ayurvedic medicine as well , it is used to heal many health disorders like liver problems, digestive disorders, treatment for skin diseases and wound healing turmeric has long been used in Medicinal as an anti-inflammatory. Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric which has been shown to have a wide range of therapeutic effects. The beauty benefits of turmeric is wonderful especially when you use freshly picked ,it  works wonderful on skin. Incase if you don't get fresh one you can use powder alternatively aslo you can get raw dried turmeric peices in indian market. For general pack using raw dry pieces you should have sandalwood rubbing stone to create a paste / you can rub raw dried turmeric or fresh turmeric in any clean mini rock stones (river side big size pebbles ) too. Apply the paste itself on acne .wounds you can be surprised about the results .You can apply the paste on entire face but turmeric colour generally sticks with the skin if you use fresh one it won't stick like the powder ,we can avoid yellowish shade on skin .But if it is ok with you apply this on face rub the skin for 2 seconds and rinse off.

Now the beauty pack , this beauty pack is good for oily skin as well, it removes pigmentation it helps to prevent anti-aging lines wrinkles, it wipes away skin tan,if you are looking for a flawless skin this is one of the best pack it improves skin colour .  

Turmeric facepack: 

Things needed 

1. Fresh turmeric 1 piece / powder / raw
2. yogurt fresh - 3 spoon
3. Carrot - (3 pieces ) 

Grind all this in a mixer , it should be like a paste.  Cleanse your face with a mild cleanser and apply this pack ,allow it to dry for 15 minutes , after that give a gentle massage and rinse it. Incase if your skin is too oily with lots of acne use the fresh turmeric and carrot alone . Dont use yogurt. This pack is absolutely amazing whenever i get fresh turmeric i will utilise it as DIY skinpack.

Turmeric Carrot smoothie :

Healthy smoothie which works good for weightloss and amazing beauty intake  

1 medium size carrot 
Butter milk one cup
Turmeric powder 1/8 or (fresh piece 1/4 of it )
Parsely leaves fresh 1/4 cup .

Clean the carrot + parsely grind it with turmeric powder add the buttermilk , salt for taste . Alternatively you can use low fat yogurt as well. My friend tried this recipe to reduce her weight she took this smoothie everyday as breakfast to reduce her weight . But i am not suggesting to take this smoothie alone as breakfast like she did :) but you can take this smoothie everyday it works good . It improves skin complexion it has so many health benefits . anti-inflammatory,antioxidant-rich,free radical-fighting,lowers cholesterol,improves immune power,good for skin,good for entire body.Butter milk and parsely are knows for its weightloss goodness , you can organically reduce your weight as well as you can take a healthy drink. 

For cracked foot:

In a large bowl pour hot water in medium heat , add 2 table spoon turmeric powder soak your feet for 5 minutes then appply the paste (grinded/rubbed) of turmeric allow it for 2 minutes , and rub your feet gently with pumic stone / scrubber . If the crack wounds are severe dont rub instead you can apply this like a pack and rinse it . This will fight against the germs and heal the wounds. I use turmeric for footcare .