Chandan tikka powder

Chandan Tikka Powder / Chandan Tika Powder / Chandhanam Powder

What is chandan tika powder?

Sandalwood powder, also known as Chandan powder in the native language, is widely used in Hindu religious ceremonies and forms an important part of it. It has a cooling effect when applied to the forehead as a paste. It is generally applied while performing puja to give internal peace

Can we use chandan Tika on face?

It has anti-tanning properties.

Sandalwood oil is a great way to get rid of skin tanning. Make a paste with sandalwood oil (or powder), honey, lemon juice, and also curd. Apply it on your face and then leave it on for 15 minutes.

Applying chandan on the point, has the following benefits:

Improves focus and concentration

Applying sandalwood paste on your forehead can stimulate your attention and helps you focus better. The cooling sandalwood can also have a significant effect on your body and mind.

Relieves headache

In Chinese acupressure sciences, the area between the eyebrows is considered to be a converging point of nerves, and a massage on it is believed to ease headaches. So, applying chandan on your forehead helps in cooling the nerves and relieving a headache caused because of excessive sun exposure.

Keeps you positive

The third eye represents your subconscious mind and various thought processes. Negative energy in the form of negative thoughts enters your body through this chakra. When you apply chandan, you block the negative energy from entering the body .

Relieves insomnia and stress

The most common reason for insomnia is an overactive mind, mental stress and fatigue. Ayurveda believes massaging this spot with chandan can relieve stress and insomnia. 

Has a cooling effect on your body

The 'magic' ingredient, chandan, or sandalwood is popular for its cooling properties. It not only benefits the skin but also cools the nerves below it . In a hot tropic country like India, applying sandalwood on your forehead can help cool your entire system.

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Apart from the above mentioned uses there are many other uses and benefits of Chandan tikka powder which can be felt while using.