| Title | कषाय - Kashāya (Herbal Concoctions)कषाय Kashāya |
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| Description | कषाय - Kashāya (Herbal Concoctions) are used as additives to lime mortar and plasters to improve their durability, water resistance, and insect repellent properties. Specific herbs vary regionally, but often include neem, turmeric, and aloe vera. |
| Tags | कषाय Kashāya Herbal Concoctions Lime Mortar Durability Insect Repellent |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-506543230-20-11-25-KC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/herbal-concoctions |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/herbal-concoctions |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Additive Organic Material |
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| Regions | Kerala Tamil Nadu Karnataka |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE |
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| Dynasties | Chera Dynasty Chola Dynasty |
| Sources | Local herbalists Traditional medicine practitioners |
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| Properties | Improves durability of lime mortar Enhances water resistance Acts as insect repellent Antimicrobial properties |
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| Uses | Additive to lime mortar Additive to plasters Surface treatment for wood |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) काष्ठ - Kāshtha (Wood) |
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| Styles | Kerala architecture style Dravidian architecture style |
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| Categories | Temple Residential |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Ancient Science of Life | Journal Article | Ayurvedic materials |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Vadakkunnathan Temple Thrissur | Primary | 100% |