IS VERMILLION (SINDOOR) HARMFUL FOR YOUR BODY?

BY - rIVANSHI RAKHRAI 

Putting sindoor by Indian women holds a great significance in Indian society

It symbolizes a woman’s marital status, this auspicious tradition is being carried on since ages

The red color of vermilion is a symbol of female energy

Vermilion is prepared with red lead and mercury, which are harmful for body

The chemicals used to prepare sindoor  causes hair loss

It causes skin allergy and rashes

You may not know it but if vermilion is consumed or inhaled, it can cause food poisoning and could impact the brain 

The chemicals in sindoor can lead to hereditary disorder

It also causes dandruff  and itching