Meet Kundavai Nachiyar — The Skin Healer of the Chola Dynasty
In 10th-century Tamilakam, long before dermatologists and serums, lived a woman who redefined royal beauty: Kundavai Nachiyar, the beloved sister of Raja Raja Chola I. A powerful patron of art, Ayurveda, and women’s health, she was known for her herbal healing rituals that treated skin concerns like acne, inflammation, and heat boils.
She wasn’t just admired for her grace — she was revered as a holistic healer.
Acne Wasn’t Attacked. It Was Honored.
The Ancient View of Skin Issues
In classical Ayurveda, acne wasn’t a "flaw" — it was seen as a signal of inner imbalance, often caused by:
Excess pitta (heat)
Hormonal shifts
Gut inflammation
Toxin buildup (Ama)
Kundavai embraced this wisdom. She didn’t suppress symptoms — she addressed the root cause with rituals, herbs, and energy alignment.
Her Acne-Healing Rituals That Still Work Today
✅ Neem Paste for Purification
Applied on face and body, neem was her go-to to kill acne-causing bacteria and calm flare-ups.
✅ Turmeric Milk Baths
Used for reducing inflammation and detoxifying the skin. Rich in curcumin, turmeric was considered sacred and powerful.
✅ Vetiver Root Infusions
Cooled down excess body heat — often the hidden trigger behind cyclical breakouts.
✅ Castor Oil Abhyanga (Massage)
Helped with lymphatic drainage, unclogged pores, and grounded the nervous system.
Grewaa Brings These Rituals to You — 1000 Years Later
At Grewaa, we don’t just create skincare.
We revive rituals.
We continue Kundavai’s legacy — rooted in herbs, healing, and harmony.
🌿 Neem Moringa Soap
Purifies and reduces inflammation — a modern ode to her bath rituals.
Explore Neem Moringa Soap →
🌿 Pimple Fighter Soap
Cold-processed with antibacterial herbs that mimic ancient healing pastes.
See Pimple Fighter Soap →
🌿 Tea Tree Gel
A cooling, non-comedogenic gel inspired by natural antimicrobial therapy.
Shop Tea Tree Gel →
🌿 Moringa Face Wash Powder
A shortcut to her grinding rituals — just sprinkle, lather, and glow.
Try Moringa Powder →
🕯 You're not just applying products.
You're entering a ritual of remembrance.
Why This Legacy Matters Today
Kundavai didn’t fight her skin. She understood it.
She didn’t use force. She practiced ritual.
And this is what Grewaa stands for.
Today, acne is often treated with chemicals, antibiotics, and harsh synthetics. But there is another way — a softer, more sacred way.
One rooted in:
- Nature
- Ritual
- Balance
- Energy
- Ancient feminine wisdom
From Chola Palaces to Your Skin
The same herbs Kundavai once used are alive in your routine today.
You're not just healing skin —
You're reviving a 1,000-year-old legacy.
---
🙌 Join the Movement
Ready to revive Kundavai’s ritual on your skin?
✨ Start your herbal acne-healing journey with Grewaa.