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Ramacham vishari, Trissur
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Kerala has a number of indigenous produce used to makecreative products that help in day-to-day life without harming the environment. To beat the heat of the Kerala summer, a range of products like Ramacham vishari (fan made of Vettiver) and sleeping mats made of Ramacham and thailam or perfume extracted from its roots are used. Even though their uses are better served today by the modern electrical amenities. Botanically, Ramacham is Vettiveria zezanoides and its grass and roots are widely idolized for their dominant medicinal purposes. Kerala has its unique version of the poor man's air conditioner, which is a device fashioned from water, Ramacham roots, and an electric motor. The breeze from this gadget is not only refreshingly cool, but also healthy. Bits of the roots of this plant are put in the earthen water pots to give a sweet undertone to drinking water. Drinking such water is also accept to bring down high body temperature quickly.
