With Holi round the corner , here is a word of caution as the chemical additives can cause harm as follows:
Black Lead oxide Renal Failure
Green Copper Sulphate Eye Allergy, Puffiness and Temporary blindness
Silver Aluminium Bromide Carcinogenic
Blue Prussian Blue Contract Dermatitis
Red Mercury Sulphite Highly toxic can cause skin cancer
Here are a few things one can do at home:
Mix haldi powder with besan for a lovely yellow.
Slice a beetroot and soak in water for a deep pink.
Boil Marigold or Tesu flowers in water for yellow colour. The other easy way to get a yellow liquid colour is to soak peels of pomegranate (Anar) overnight.
For an orange red paste, henna leaves (mehndi) can be dried, powdered and mixed with water.
Play a safe Holi!
Rtn. Smriti Gulwady
President- Rotary Club Thane Suburban
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