Please consult your physician before use

Scientific Name: Hemidesmus indicus

Other Names:  Indian Sarsaparilla 

How to use: 

Ensure to rinse the roots well before using.

Soak the roots in water for a few hours then strain and make into Nannari syrup to use for sarbath. Then add Madurai Foods almond gum for extra body cooling.

Or 

A few pieces can be added to a herbal tea, and let steep. 

Or

Break the root into a few pieces, and tie in a cotton cloth to put in drinking water for flavor. 

Benefits: 

Cools the body
Improves blood circulation 
Detoxifies body 
Hydrates
Helps with digestion 
Strengthens immune system 

Turmeric is a flowering plant.The rhizomes are used fresh or boiled in water and dried, after which they are ground into a deep orange-yellow powder commonly used as a coloring and flavoring agent in many Asian cuisines, especially for curries

Please consult your physician before use

Other names: Vazhmilagu/Tailed pepper 

Scientific Name: Piper cubeba

How to use: 

Can be used in regular cooking to enhance flavor or be used in pepper rasam to help with colds. 
 

Benefits: 

Helps digestive system
Anti-inflammatory 
Helps with colds and fevers 

Kasthuri Manjal is a medicinal herb that grows underground. It is the most commonly available in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Kasthuri Manjal is used to remove small hairs on the body. It also brightens the face. 

Also doesn't stain the skin like regular turmeric does. 

Nalangu Maavu is an herbal body wash or face wash popular in South India. It is an Ayurvedic formulation, made with natural ingredients like Indian sarsaparilla, White turmeric, Champak, Flagroot, and others.

Benefits of using Nalangu Maavu / Herbal Bath Powder:

• Nalangu Maavu absorbs excess oil from the skin without
  drying it
• It helps to restore the natural pH balance of skin
• Turmeric in the bath powder works wonders for inflammation
• Turmeric also promotes the body’s synthesis of antioxidants and slows down visible signs of aging
• Regular usage of herbal bath powder can help people with acne or pimples, by reducing oil secretion
• Using Nalangu Maavu Herbal Bath Powder on a daily basis can help reduce body odor and excessive sweating
• It acts like a toner, minimizing pores on the skin
• Nalangu Maavu Herbal Bath Powder is antifungal, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial
• Store the Nalangu Maavu Herbal Bath Powder in an airtight container in a cool and dry place.

Please consult your physician before use

Other names: Chitharathai/Kulanjan 

Scientific Name: Alpinia officinarum 

How to use: 



Benefits: 

Please consult your physician before use

Other names: Vasambu/Sweet flag

Scientific Name: Acorus Calamus 

How to use: 

Chew on a pea-sized portion to help with indigestion and stomach pain. 

Or 

Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of Vasambu powder and mix. Add palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness (optional). Let it steep for 5-10 minutes and strain (optional). 

Or 

Rub the root on a stone with water to form a paste. Then put the paste on a baby's tongue to help with speech. 

Or 

Place a small piece of the root in rice or grains that are prone to bugs to prevent bugs. 
 

Benefits: 

Prevents bugs in grains 
Helps with digestion 
Aids in speech formation 
Oral health 
Skin health 
Supports immune system 

Please consult your physician before use

Scientific Name: Phyllanthus Amarus/ Phyllanthus Niruri

Ingredients: Phyllanthus Amarus

How to use: 

Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of Keelanelli powder and mix. Add palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness (optional). Let it steep for 5-10 minutes and strain. 

Can also be mixed with buttermilk.

Benefits: 

Reduces fever 
Improves digestion 
Boosts immunity
Helps the liver

Please consult your physician before use

Scientific Name: Lesser Galangal

Ingredients: Lesser Galangal 

How to use: 

Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of Chitharathai powder and mix. Add palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness (optional). Let it steep for 5-10 minutes then drink.  

Can also be added into cooking for slight flavor. 

Benefits: 

Cough remedy
Improves sore throat
Boosts immunity
Helps with chest congestion
Helps burn fat 
Improves digestion 
Has anti-inflammatory properties 

Please consult your physician before use

Scientific Name: Centella Asiatica 

Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Leaves

How to use: 

Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of Vallarai powder and mix. Add palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness (optional). Let it steep for 5-10 minutes then drink.  

Or mix with buttermilk then drink. 

Can also be added into cooking (soups, dosa, rasam, and curries) for slight flavor. 

Benefits: 

Improves memory
Enhances cognitive abilities 
Balances nervous system
Helps with joint pain

Please consult your physician before use

Other Names: Bhringraj powder

Scientific Name: Eclipta Prostrata/ False Daisy

Ingredients: False Daisy

How to use: 

(Recommended to be consumed after food)

Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of Karisalankanni powder and mix. Add palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness (optional). Let it steep for 5-10 minutes and strain. 

Can also be mixed with buttermilk or with plain honey.

External uses: Mix powder with water or coconut oil to create a smooth paste. Then, apply to the scalp and massage it in. Leave the hair mask on for 30-45 minutes and rinse. 

Or 

Use the paste as a face mask. 

Benefits: 

Supports liver health
Boost immunity
Enhance cognitive function
Improves blood circulation 
Helps with digestion
Good for diabetes
Helps lower blood sugar levels
Reduces hair fall
Strengthen hair follicles
Reduces dandruff 
Brightens skin 
Reduce acne 

Please consult your physician before use

Other Names: Indian blackberry powder

Scientific Name: Syzygium cumini

Ingredients: Jamun seeds

How to use: 

(Recommended to be consumed before food)

Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of Jamun seed powder and mix. Add palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness (optional). Let it steep for 5-10 minutes and strain (optional).

Can also be mixed with buttermilk or with plain honey.



External uses: Mix 1 tsp of Jamun seed powder with honey and apply to face. Leave for 15-30 minutes, then wash your face. 
 

Benefits: 

Blood sugar regulation 
Detoxification 
Digestion
Helps regulate the liver
Blood purifier 
Aids with weight loss 
Boosts immunity
Helps treat skin infections

Please consult your physician before use

Other Names: Athimathuram powder

Scientific Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra

Ingredients: Licorice Root 

How to use: 

(Recommended to be consumed before food)

Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of Athimathuram powder and mix. Add palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness (optional). Let it steep for 5-10 minutes and strain (optional).

Can also be mixed with plain honey.

Or

Can be mixed with water or any hair pack, then applied to the scalp. Leave for an hour, then rinse. 
 

Benefits: 

Improves digestion
Treat coughs and other respiratory issues 
Improve skin health 
Aids with hair growth 
Reduces dandruff
Weight loss
Improves oral health

Please consult your physician before use

Scientific Name: Hibiscus

Ingredients: Hibiscus flower 

How to use: 

(Recommended to be consumed before food)

Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp or preferred amount of Hibiscus powder and mix. Add palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness (optional). Let it steep for 5-10 minutes and strain. 


Or

Mix with rose water, yogurt, or aloe vera gel to use as a face mask. 

Or 

Mix with coconut oil or yogurt to use as a hair mask. Leave the paste on for 30 minutes, then rinse.  
 

Benefits: 

Has antioxidants 
Boosts immunity 
Regulate blood pressure 
Lower cholesterol 
Aids with weight loss 
Improves liver health 
Fights cancer cells 
Promote healthy skin complexion
Boost energy levels 
Improves hair growth 

Please consult your physician before use

Scientific Name: Solanam Trilobatum Powder

Ingredients: Solanam Trilobatum 

How to use: 

(Recommended to be consumed before food)

Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of Thoothuvalai powder and mix. Add palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness (optional). Let it steep for 5-10 minutes and strain (optional). Salt and pepper can be used for a savory drink. 


Or

Mix with water to use as a face mask.   
 

Benefits: 

Helps with cold, cough, and other respiratory issues 
Immune system support
Anti-inflammatory properties 
Antioxidant
Anti-microbial
High in calcium
Energy boost 
Improved memory 
 

Please consult your physician before use

Other names: Arugampul powder 

Scientific Name: Cynodon dactylon Powder

Ingredients: Cynodon dactylon

How to use: 

(Recommended to be consumed before food)

Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of Bermuda grass powder and mix. Add palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness (optional). Let it steep for 5-10 minutes and strain (optional). 


Or

Mix with water or other natural ingredients to use as a face mask.   
 

Benefits: 

Detoxification 
Blood sugar regulation
Can help heal eczema, psoriasis, wounds and other skin issues
Boosts immunity
Improves dental health
Helps with kidney stones
Helps reduce acidity
Many antioxidants 

Please consult your physician before use

Scientific Name: Azadirachta indica

Ingredients: Azadirachta indica

How to use: 

(Recommended to be consumed before food)

Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of Neem leaf powder and mix. Add palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness (optional). Let it steep for 5-10 minutes and strain (optional). 


Or

Mix with lemon juice and apply on the scalp. Rinse after 30 minutes. 
Same paste can be used for face.
 

Benefits: 

Removes dandruff 
Helps with lice 
Strengthens hair follicles 
Pain relief
Anti-inflammatory 
Promotes skin health 
Regulates blood sugar levels
Boosts immune system
Gut health 
Blood purification

Please consult your physician before use

Other Names: Kadukkai Powder/Myrobalan Powder/Haritaki Powder

Scientific Name: Terminalia chebula

Ingredients: Terminalia chebula

How to use: 

(Recommended to be consumed after food)

Boil 1 cup of water, then add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of Kadukkai powder and mix. Add palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness. Let it steep for 5-10 minutes and strain (optional). 


Or

Mix with water or rose water to create a paste. Then apply to face, then rinse after 20 minutes. 

Can also be mixed with yogurt to be used as a hair mask. Apply, then rinse after 30 minutes. 
 

Benefits: 

Improves digestion
Detoxifies body 
Boosts immunity 
Helps with weight loss 
Improves skin health 
Helps treat acne or wounds 
Natural laxative

Please consult your physician before use

Other Names: Khus

Scientific Name: Chrysopogon zizanioides

Ingredients: Chrysopogon zizanioides

How to use: 

Add a few strands to drinking water to add flavor and cooling properties.

Burn for a natural pest repellent

Make it a powder to use for as a hair mask 
 
Can be used for aromatherapy 

Benefits: 

Cools body 
Relieves stress 
Reduces lice 
Pest repellent 
Reduces insomnia 

Please consult your physician before use

Other Names: Sukku powder/ Sonth powder/ Sonti powder

Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale

Ingredients: Zingiber officinale

How to use: 

Add a teaspoon of powder to water and bring to a boil. Add palm jaggery/palm candy crystals or palm sugar for sweetness, then strain (optional). 

Or 

Mix with coriander powder and other ingredients to make sukku malli coffee. 


Should not be consumed more than once a day. 


* Heats the body, so ensure to take something cooling the same day. 

Benefits: 

Helps with digestion
Soothes sore throat 
Anti-inflammatory 
Can help with weight loss 
Treats cold & cough