Rainy Days, Rooted Rituals: Home Remedies from Kerala’s Monsoon Tradition

24.07.2025 11:09 PM By Orders UB eShop


The monsoon in Kerala is not just about rain-soaked afternoons and misty mornings—it's a sacred season for healing. Known as Karkidaka Masam, this time is deeply rooted in Ayurveda and spiritual rejuvenation. Families turn to time-tested home remedies and rituals that cleanse the body, calm the mind, and boost immunity.

At UbeShop.in, we celebrate these traditions with products that bring the wisdom of Kerala’s heritage into your home. Let’s explore some of the most effective monsoon-time remedies that have stood the test of time.


🌿 1. Karkkidaka Kanji – The Healing Porridge

A signature monsoon meal in every Malayali home, Karkkidaka Kanji is a herbal rice porridge made using Ayurvedic ingredients like njavara rice, cumin, fenugreek, ginger, and dashamoolam powder.

✅ Benefits:

  • Boosts immunity

  • Aids digestion

  • Detoxifies the body

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Pair it with herbal ghee or medicinal powders for enhanced health benefits.


🍵 2. Herbal Kashayams & Teas

Monsoon often brings colds, coughs, and body aches. Kerala homes traditionally prepare kashayams (herbal decoctions) using tulsi, pepper, dry ginger, turmeric, and coriander seeds.

✅ Benefits:

  • Reduces inflammation

  • Clears respiratory pathways

  • Prevents seasonal infections

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🛁 3. Abhyanga – Herbal Oil Massages

Daily body massage using warm medicated oil like Dhanwantharam thailam or Nalpamaradi thailam is a Karkidakam ritual. It strengthens bones, reduces joint pain, and rejuvenates tired muscles.

✅ Benefits:

  • Improves circulation

  • Relieves monsoon stiffness

  • Calms the nervous system

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🕯️ 4. Ramayana Parayanam & Sattvic Living

Spiritual well-being is just as vital. Reading the Ramayana during Karkidakam is a common practice that brings mental peace and strengthens family bonding.

Combine with:

  • Pure cow ghee diyas

  • Sandalwood incense sticks

  • Tulsi and neem products

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🍲 5. Monsoon Diet Must-Haves

Your gut is sensitive during the rains. Stick to warm, light, easily digestible foods such as:

  • Njavara rice

  • Green gram

  • Cumin water

  • Rasam with turmeric and black pepper

Avoid cold and raw foods, which can aggravate Kapha dosha.
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💡 Bonus Tip: DIY Inhalation for Nasal Relief

Boil water with:

  • Tulsi leaves

  • Crushed pepper

  • A pinch of turmeric

  • Few drops of eucalyptus oil

Inhale deeply to clear sinuses and boost immunity.
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🛒 Why Choose UbeShop.in for Your Monsoon Wellness?

✅ 100% Authentic Kerala Ayurvedic Products
✅ Fast, Pan-India Delivery
✅ Wellness Bundles for Karkidakam
✅ Trusted by Traditional Healers


🧘 Final Thoughts

Monsoon in Kerala is more than a season—it's an invitation to pause, heal, and reset. With UbeShop, you can bring home the soul of Ayurveda, crafted by nature and nurtured by tradition.


🔗 Ready to Embrace Monsoon Wellness?

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