What is Medicinal Cloth?
Medicinal Cloth is an ancient technique of dyeing textiles in medicinal herbs. HLWDS has revived this tradition and uses medicinal herb dyes for its hand loomed textiles. When exposed to skin, the herbs are absorbed into the body and may function as an means of providing ayurvedic treatment for a broad range of diseases including diabetes, skin infections, asthma, arthritis, and hypertension. It is also known to strengthen the immune system. Experimental research conducted by Ayurveda College in Trivandrum, Kerala confirms that Medicinal Cloth may help treat skin diseases, arthritis, and lower blood pressure. Medicinal Cloth garments are 100 percent organic, completely free of synthetic chemicals and toxic irritants, and biodegradable. For more information, see our page on Medicinal Cloth.