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  • Shikakai: A Natural Hair Care Secret in Tamil Nadu Villages

    Shikakai: A Natural Hair Care Secret in Tamil Nadu Villages

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    In the villages of Tamil Nadu, a humble botanical treasure called “Shikakai” (Acacia concinna) has been a trusted companion in hair care for generations. This unassuming shrub, native to South Asia, is valued for its practical and effective role in traditional hair care routines. Shikakai, which means “fruit for hair” in Sanskrit, is particularly prized…

  • Oil Bath

    Oil Bath

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    Many, many years ago, my friend Satish, who I was with at the Krishnamurti school in England, asked if I wanted to try an oil bath! Well, I had never heard of that at the tender age of 21, so his Mother prepared warm sesame oil, and we applied it to our bodies and heads…