Exploring Awareness of Traditional Home Remedies among Generation X Women in Mangalore

India possesses a vast and diverse cultural heritage enriched with generations of traditional knowledge, including indigenous health practices that emphasize a holistic approach to well-being. These practices are deeply embedded within communities, shaped by local customs, environments, and belief systems, and thus vary significantly from one region to another. Traditionally, such knowledge was preserved and transmitted orally across generations, forming an integral part of everyday life and primary healthcare within households. However, in recent times, there has been a noticeable decline in the continuation of these traditions. Younger generations often display limited interest in acquiring this knowledge, influenced by modernization, migration to foreign countries, and a growing perception that traditional practices lack scientific validity. Additionally, in some instances, the older generation has not effectively passed on this wisdom, whether due to neglect, lack of awareness, or changing priorities, resulting in a gradual erosion of this valuable cultural asset. This gap is particularly evident among homemakers, especially mothers of young children, who frequently encounter minor health issues within the household. In the absence of adequate knowledge of simple, natural remedies, many tend to rely on hospitals and medical practitioners for conditions that could otherwise be managed at home. Often, this leads to the realization that such situations could have been addressed through easily accessible traditional remedies, thereby avoiding unnecessary expenditure of time, money, and emotional stress. Against this backdrop, the present paper seeks to explore the level of awareness regarding traditional home remedies for minor ailments among Generation X women homemakers in Mangalore city. Furthermore, it aims to examine whether these homemakers recognize the importance of reviving such knowledge and whether they are actively making efforts to learn and incorporate these practices into their daily lives.