{"id":282,"date":"2024-06-01T18:53:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T12:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/?p=282"},"modified":"2024-06-01T18:53:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-01T12:23:24","slug":"thanakhar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/?p=282","title":{"rendered":"Thanakhar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Thanakhar<\/strong> is a traditional cosmetic paste used predominantly in Myanmar. It is made from ground bark of certain trees, most commonly the thanakhar tree (Hesperethusa crenulata) and the wood-apple tree (Limonia acidissima).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key points about thanaka:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preparation and Application<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The bark, wood, or roots of the thanakhar tree are ground on a flat, circular stone called a <em>kyauk pyin<\/em> with a small amount of water to produce a milky paste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This paste is then applied to the face, and sometimes the arms, in various patterns. Common patterns include circular patches on the cheeks, a stripe down the nose, or a more elaborate design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thanakhar is prized for its cooling properties and is believed to help protect the skin from sunburn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It also has astringent properties, which can tighten the skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some believe it has anti-fungal properties and can treat acne and other skin conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It provides a fragrant scent and a smooth texture to the skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural Significance<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thanakhar has been used for over 2,000 years and is deeply embedded in Myanmar culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is worn daily by many women and children and occasionally by men. It is often seen during festivals and cultural events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modern Use<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Today, thanakhar is available in various commercial forms, including powder, cream, and lotion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Despite modern beauty products&#8217; availability, many Myanmar people continue to use traditional thanakhar for its natural benefits and cultural significance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, thanakhar is a natural cosmetic with historical, cultural, and skincare benefits, widely used in Myanmar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Thanakhar is a traditional cosmetic paste used predominantly in Myanmar. It is made from ground bark of certain trees, most commonly the thanakhar tree (Hesperethusa crenulata) and the wood-apple tree (Limonia acidissima). Here are some <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/?p=282\" title=\"Thanakhar\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":283,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[26,63],"class_list":{"0":"post-282","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-traditions","8":"tag-myanmar","9":"tag-thanakhar"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=282"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":284,"href":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282\/revisions\/284"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/283"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=282"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=282"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aboutmyanmar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=282"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}