Lately there has been surge in people suffering from hair loss, more so, the youngsters, which is a cause of worry, all thanks to the harsh chemical based shampoos, stress, pollution, inadequate nutrition etc. Hair Loss per se is not life threatening, but holds cosmetic importance for some.
It is sad to note youngsters resorting to harsh chemical products these days, totally disregarding the side effects that comes with it. The therapeutic values of the herbs are becoming oblivious among the younger population at large.
It is therefore felt necessary to revive the use of natural herbs for Hair care. This article is a humble attempt to highlight the therapeutic values of certain herbs in maintaining a good hair growth.
Factors affecting hair growth
There are numerous factors that affect hair growth, right from nutritional deficiency to hormonal change to stress.
Hair Care requires a holistic approach as ayurveda views it.
Incorporate the below hair care regimen to maintain thick hair and sustain hair growth.
Nutrition: It is pertinent to have right foods. As the saying goes, you are what you eat. Have an ideal diet consisting of fruits, leafy vegetable and green vegetables.
Yoga : Perform Yoga daily to improve blood circulation in the scalp. This facilitates hair growth.( Read : Yoga poses for hair growth)
Natural Shampoo : Use Natural shampoos by using herbs like Reetha, Shikakai etc. (How to use Natural Shampoos for thick hair) . Avoid using chemical based shampoos.
Oiling therapy : Apply hair oil overnight on the scalp. Note that the oil has to be applied to the scalp not on hair alone.
Warm Oil therapy : Apply warm oil to the scalp to enhance the penetration.
(Read: Ayurvedic remedies for Male Pattern baldness)
There are numerous factors that affect hair growth, right from nutritional deficiency to hormonal change to stress.
Hair Care requires a holistic approach as ayurveda views it.
Incorporate the below hair care regimen to maintain thick hair and sustain hair growth.
Nutrition: It is pertinent to have right foods. As the saying goes, you are what you eat. Have an ideal diet consisting of fruits, leafy vegetable and green vegetables.
Yoga : Perform Yoga daily to improve blood circulation in the scalp. This facilitates hair growth.( Read : Yoga poses for hair growth)
Natural Shampoo : Use Natural shampoos by using herbs like Reetha, Shikakai etc. (How to use Natural Shampoos for thick hair) . Avoid using chemical based shampoos.
Oiling therapy : Apply hair oil overnight on the scalp. Note that the oil has to be applied to the scalp not on hair alone.
Warm Oil therapy : Apply warm oil to the scalp to enhance the penetration.
(Read: Ayurvedic remedies for Male Pattern baldness)
Oils to be used for hair : coconut oil, sesame oil, amla oil, bhringraj oil, kayyunyadi oil, malatyadi oil, chemparutyadi oil etc,.
Herbal Paste : Use a fine powder of herbs like bhringaraj, amla, neem, hibiscus, licorice, fenugreek, Henna, Indigo, brahmi etc,. and prepare a paste of the same and apply it on your hair.
Herbal Hair Rinse : Prepare a decoction of herbs like Jatamansi, Nagarmotha, Ratanjot, Curry leaf,Neem leaf, Fenugreek water, Vetiver root water etc,. and rinse your hair with it.
Herbal Paste : Use a fine powder of herbs like bhringaraj, amla, neem, hibiscus, licorice, fenugreek, Henna, Indigo, brahmi etc,. and prepare a paste of the same and apply it on your hair.
Herbal Hair Rinse : Prepare a decoction of herbs like Jatamansi, Nagarmotha, Ratanjot, Curry leaf,Neem leaf, Fenugreek water, Vetiver root water etc,. and rinse your hair with it.
Benefits of following the regimen as mentioned above:-
1. Moisturizes the hair
2. Prevents split ends
3. Nourishes the hair
4. Prevents gray hair
5. Prevents dandruff
6. Helps in Hair growth
7. Cools the scalp
8. Thickens hair growth
1. Moisturizes the hair
2. Prevents split ends
3. Nourishes the hair
4. Prevents gray hair
5. Prevents dandruff
6. Helps in Hair growth
7. Cools the scalp
8. Thickens hair growth
Can you please let me know the oils to be used for grey hair?
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