Ayurvedic Care for Hair Problemsin
Good hair care begins at home itself. You should follow simple routines like combing, brushing, shampooing and the likes. However, if that doesn’t help you and you still keep experiencing the same problems it’s time you tried the Ayurvedic hair care routine!
Aside from reviving the health of your hair, one very important advantage of using Ayurveda is that it helps you avoid the chemical based treatments that end up affecting your health in the long run.
Ayurvedic treatments are cost effective and quite easy to follow. More over, they can be homemade and prove very effectual in maintaining hair quality- be it color, luster, strength or longevity. Let us check out a few of these medicinal marvels that have worked wonders on so many people.
For Hair Loss
This is a very common problem amongst men and happens most due to anxiety, stress and improper dietary habits. To reduce hair loss,
• Massage your hair with aroma oils at least once every week. Rosemary and Titri oil are excellent substitutions.
• Amla oil that is actually made by boiling dried Amla seeds in coconut oil is very effective hair tonic. Use it to prevent hair fall and augment the growth of your hair. Watch this useful video that demonstrates how to prepare a simple but effective Ayurvedic hair cleanser using Amla oil that you can make right at home.
• You can also try rinsing your hair with neem water. To prepare that, just boil neem leaves in water for a while and then cool it.
• Another option is to massaging your scalp with almond or coconut oil daily for 10 to 15 minutes.
For Dandruff
A highly useful technique in combating dandruff through Ayurveda is by use of Fenugreek or methi. Soak methi seeds overnight in water to soften them. Ground it into a fine paste the next morning and massage your scalp thoroughly for about half an hour. Wash it off with water.
• Dried peels of lemon and orange are easily obtainable. Soak them in water overnight and wash your hair with it. It not only removes dandruff but also softens your hair.
• Finally, you can also make a mixture of 1 teaspoon of camphor and a half cup of coconut oil and massage it on your scalp before bed every night.
Premature graying of Hair
Graying of hair is a normal process that comes with age but when it starts as early as in your thirties, it is something to be concerned about. Ayurvedic recommendations have gone a long way towards helping people prevent it.
• Herbal oil mixed with bhringaraj, vibhitaki, and neela must be applied on the scalp which is very effective against premature graying.
• You can also opt for grated ginger mixed with honey. Store it in a container and eat 1 tea-spoon daily.
Keeping your hair healthy by taking a balanced diet
Most of the problems related to hair crop up from improper intake of nutrition. So it is imperative that you change your diet if you experience hair issues. For example, in case of hair loss, increase your vegetable intake. Eat lots of salads, fruits and milk in your diet. Ayurveda recommends that instead of focusing on one specific nutrient, your diet should consist of a combination of natural and healthy food. This allows a variety of nutrients to nourish your hair. Include lots of fruits in your daily diet and milk products are especially nourishing for the hair.
Use the information provided here to improve the quality of your hair and give your confidence the much needed boost. With right care and interest you can prevent your hair from damage and bring back the old vitality in them.
Herbal Treatment for Hair lossin
Come on, let’s face it; not everybody can pull off a Vin Diesel
…. So if your hair needs rescuing, some conventional, inexpensive yet effective herbal hair care solutions can do wonders for your falling follicles.
The Advantage of using Herbal medicines
Conventional drugs have admittedly helped people a lot to overcome hair problems but one major disadvantage that comes along with using these drugs is are their potential side effects However, herbal concoctions recommended by Ayurveda have helped many people get back the old vitality and shine in their hair, minus the unsavory side effects.
Let us take a look at some of them.
- Green Tea
Green tea or Camilla Sinesis is preferred by herbalists the world over. It boasts an incredible success account provided you drink it plenty and on a daily basis. The catechins found in green tea are said to inhibit the enzyme 5 alpha reductase thus prolonging hair growth. In absence of these catechins, 5 alpha combines with testosterone to produce DHT that attaches itself to hair follicles and shrinks their size.
- Amla and Shikakai
Amla and shikakai are available in all Indian stores and are ultra-effective in maintaining healthy hair. Amla especially is renowned for its healing effect on the hair (it nourishes dry scalp and hair and makes it manageable) and nowadays used in spas. Make a paste by adding 2 tbsp. of ground amla and shikakai and stir it with 4 tbsp. of water at room temperature. If you have split ends, this is the remedy you seek. Watch this video that shows a simple hair cleanser made of amla and skikakai.
- Henna
Ground about a dozen leaves of the henna plant and massage the paste slowly around your scalp. Make sure that it touches the roots of the hairs. A good way of applying the paste would be to massage gently in circular motions allowing the paste to work its way into the scalp. Let it stay that way for about an hour before washing off with a natural shampoo. Make sure you follow the process at least twice a week.
- Coriander
Herbalists say that Coriander helps retain hair. Crush a bunch of coriander leaves and grind it into a fine paste. Apply it the same way as above and leave it on for half an hour before washing off with warm water. Once every fifteen days should be enough for it to show effect.
- Rosemary
Rosemary is very active in protecting people against pre mature baldness. It enriches hair quality and stimulates new growth. Use about a dozen Rosemary leaves, crush it into a paste and add an egg yolk. Follow it with 2 tbsp. each of lime juice and olive oil. Massage it properly so that it reaches your hair follicles and let it be for an hour. Then wash it off with lukewarm water.
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