Nalpamaradi Choornam is a herbal powder, an Ayurvedic combination of four ficus tree barks such as Athi (Cluster Fig Tree ), Ithi (Indian Laurel), Arayal ( pippala tree / peepal tree) and Peral (Banyan Tree)

Ayurvedic Reference : Ashtanga Hrudayam.  

Nalpamaradi Choornam has anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties.

We recommend two ways to use it, empty the powder to a muslin cloth and make a potli shape and immerse it in water and boil it. Mix this with equal parts of normal water when the water starts to change color. This water decoction can be used for body bathing after ensuring water temperature is bearable by body. Bathing water is prepared using Nalpamaradi Choornam and Nalpamaradi Choornam is being widely used for post partal care especially in Kerala.

After oil massage using Dhanwantaram Thailam, this water decoction is used for body bathing.
Regular use of Dhanwantaram + Nalpamaradi Choornam bath would help to reduce pregnancy stretch marks.

Water for bathing baby could also be boiled in Nalpamaradi powder ( potli with Nalpamaradi Choornam) immersed in boiling water and later mix it with equal parts of normal water and make sure water temperature is bearable by body.

Second way to use this is, Make this into a thin paste by adding warm water and can be applied all over the body and wait for 5-10 minutes and do a hot water shower. It’s excellent to relieve stress and fatigue and can be used by everyone. Its usage is not restricted to postpartum care or baby care.