Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Review of Medimix Soaps

Company: Cholayil Pvt. Ltd.
Country: India
Product: Medimix Ayurvedic Soaps

The term "Ayurveda" literally means "the science of life". Ayurveda teach people to understand their unique body constitutions and show them how to use diet, massage, herbs, and lifestyle adjustments to harmonize body, mind, and spirit. This natural approach to health care is safe.
Medimix ayurvedic soap is one of the best soaps I have ever come across. 15 years back, I developed itching and approached 3-4 allopathic doctors and applied creams and took medicines. Atlast, one local allopathic physician suggested me to change the soaps I had been using and start using medimix. After two weeks, I started getting relief and even today, I use this soap. I even use it for my child. It works wonders on various skin irritations and dryness and even some skin diseases.
The soap bar with natural fresh fragrance and superior lather is effective for dry skin. The soap contains a unique combination of purest and finest grade vegetable Glycerine and the time tested ayurvedic formulation of coconut oil. These effectively moisturize dry skin making it soft and supple and helps reduce itches and cracks caused by dryness. It is also effective for people with dry skin and for dryness caused by winter and adverse seasons. This product has for years proven effective in preventing prickly heat. This also contains antifungal, antibacterial agents. This product acts as a coolant to skin, prevents excess sebum secretion, prevents itching, removes bad body odour. It has natural aromatic substances like Piper aurantiacum. Has also been found to be emollient, reduces scarifying and brightens complexion and relieves skin irritation.
It is a traditionally hand made ayurvedic soap. Medimix soaps give relief from pimples, body odour and skin infections. Even doctors in India recommend this product for people with sensitive skin.
Medimix handmade chemical free soaps are made from only natural vegetable oils and are bio-degradable. Natural fragrances and natural colours are used and is enriched with natural glycerin and pH balanced. The soap retains the natural glycerin produced during the saponification process. It is a hand made soap with a time tested and unique formulation that combines the goodness of 18 herbs, Medimix is clinically proven to act effectively on many kinds of skin problems.

The company claims a complete hair-to-toe-care solution. These soaps are available
in 125gm, 75gm, 45gm, & 8gm. It is easily available at all retail outlets and medical stores. It has variations made using Sandal and Eladi oils and was found effective for skin blemishes. This product works effectively on blemishes, dark spots and other pigmentation marks leaving you with clear, blemish-free skin.


Applying the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, these natural ayurvedic soaps are made from the highest quality natural ingredients and comply with stringent modern western cosmetic standards. They are 100% true to the principles of ancient Ayurvedic science
Medimix puts nature to work at caring for your skin. And it's time you discovered why.

Product Review of Nannari Sarbhat


Company: Sumo Food Products
Country: India
Product: Nannari Sarbhat (a beverage)

One of the hottest categories in the beverage market is “Organic”. The growing understanding of the connection between diet and health has made natural and organic products the most dynamic area of the food retailing business.

Sumo Food Products’ “nannari sarbhat” makes a delicious summer drink when mixed with cold water. A dash of lime is also added to taste better. It can also be added to drinking soda. It quenches thirst, cools the body, and reduces the burning sensation of the body. It is antibacterial and its astringent properties prevent infection and help in the healing of ulcers. It is used as a laxative to relieve constipation. Its diaphoretic properties, that is, sweat inducing properties induce copious perspiration, thereby reducing the temperature. The organic value of this drink is high.

“Nannari” is a herb seen grown in hilly areas in India. The roots and seeds are used in ayurveda and for preparing Sherbet (summer drink). The roots contain resins, tannin, essential oil and glycoside. It is commonly called Indian Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus). The plant is used as tonic, alterative, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic and blood purifier. It is used for in cases of nutritional disorders, urinary diseases and skin infections. It stimulates the flow of bile and removes toxins from the body. It is a good diuretic and increases flow of urine three to four times. It is also considered to be good for hair growth. Small doses of the root extract is claimed to improve the general health, plumpness, clearness, and strength.

Around 20-30 ml sarbath has to be mixed with 100ml of water. This drink is the root extract of Indian Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus). It does not contain any added colour or flavour. Price is also reasonable. 750ml costs only Rs.64 in Indian States. It has a shelf life of one year. It is yellowish brown colored. It is available in various organic retail outlets. Addition of rose petals, lotus petals, milk, honey or palm sugar to the decoction, make it a refreshing summer drink. This is a common summer drink in South India.

People who are looking for healthier beverage products ought to try this drink. It is a safe alternative to your thirst quenching drinks that contains chemicals.

Product Review of Eaternal Soapnuts

Company: Eaternal
Country: India
Product: Eaternal soapnuts

Organic, natural products are a hip these days. This is a cleaning product that might be less known in rest of the world. But in India, we had been using this much before this branded version came into existence.

Eaternal soapnut powder and soapnut shell is used for laundry, washing dishes, household surfaces etc. It cleans clothes the natural way and is gentle on fabrics. Soapnut liquid extract is used in shampoos, soaps, detergents or any other natural / herbal application. Here they use natural, herbal preservatives. Soapnuts preserve the colour of your valuable laundry. In south Asian countries people wash even the finest silks using soapnuts. Soapnut can be used as a substitute for liquid soap and pet shampoo. The left over soapnut liquid from washing or laundry can be used as a pesticide to repel insects off your plants. Soapnut Suds can be used to clean the kitchen or bathroom as effectively as most chemical cleaners. It is also used for cleaning and shining jewelry in India.

Soapnuts are a natural, organic and eco-friendly replacement for commercial laundry detergents, which cares for your clothes as well as the environment. The fruits of the soapnut tree (a common tree in India), is naturally sun dried without being subject to any chemical process, harmful chemicals or artificial ingredients and used. The soapnut shell contains a substance called saponin. When the shell absorbs water, it releases these saponins, which frees dirt, oil and grime from laundry and other household items. When the clothes or household items are rinsed, the saponins are washed out. They do not pose any threat to the environment, as they are completely organic and biodegradable. And does not contain any synthetic fragrances or foaming agents and toxins. Soapnuts remnants can be deposited on compost heap. Soapnuts are re-useable. One can get from 2 to 4 washes from a single batch of Soapnuts (4 to 8 half shells), depending on water temperature, hardness or water and size of the load.

People with sensitive skin and skin disease and kids may use soapnut shells as bathing liquid soap with out any problem. This product is worth trying. It is economical, eco friendly, 100% natural and with no harmful effects.