Remedy
Skin shelfNeem-Camphor-Lemon Bath for Body Odor
During summer when sweating increases, after exercise, chronic body odor issues.
From the household notebook
“Pasine mein badboo? Neem ka pani se nahao aur nimbu lagao — deodorant ki zaroorat hi nahi padegi! Chemical spray kyun lagana jab kudrat ne sab diya hai?”
Dadima’s tip: Cotton ke kapde pehno garmiyon mein — synthetic mein zyada badboo aati hai. Aur paani zyada piyo.
You will need
Ingredients
neem ke patte (neem leaves)
20-25 fresh leavesSubstitute neem powder (2 tbsp) in bath water
Availability Available abroad
kapoor (camphor)
1 small tablet crushedAvailability Available abroad
nimbu (lemon)
1 lemon, halvedSubstitute lime
Availability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Bath method:
- Boil neem leaves in 2L water for 10 minutes
- Strain and add to bath water
- Add crushed camphor to bath
- Bathe normally with this water
- Spot treatment:
- Rub lemon half directly on underarms after bath
- Let dry naturally before wearing clothes
- Apply neem powder mixed with water as paste on underarms for 10 min
Works best for
Dosage
Neem bath: 3 times a week. Lemon underarm rub: daily after bath.
When not to use
Do not apply lemon right after shaving — wait 24 hours or it will burn badly.