In Ayurveda, ‘lepam’ refers to the application of a herbal paste on the body, usually to a specific area. The paste is made from a combination of herbal powders, oils, and other ingredients. The Sanskrit term for this paste is ‘ālepa’. It is used for various purposes, including manipulating the colour of flowers or fruits on trees3. Lepa is classified into different types based on its utilities.

Benefits:

• It enhances skin health and vitality.
• It is used for various skin conditions.
• It promotes wound healing and soothes skin irritations.
• It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of fever, headache, and skin diseases such as eczema, herpes, and heat rashes etc.