"Wanted something natural" was the motive behind the eladi herbal soap unit.In the early stage of kudumbashree- micro enterprises development, 5 nhg members in koovappady panchayath started to think about an earning during their leisure time,they found that many commercial soaps irritated sensitive skin, they began making their own soap free from synthetic materials and animal products from the expertise achieved through kudumbashree skill training. Now ,their products consists of different varieties soaps which are very popular in herbal markets.Today this unit is supplying their products to all the major shops around the city and regularly participates in different kudumbashree fairs and festivals.