Hair care with ayurveda

In ayurvedic terminology, hair fall is known as khalitya, premature graying is known as palitya and other kinds of alopecia come under indralupta. Though tridoshic (vata, pitta and kapha) imbalance is responsible for hair related problems but pitta dosha is the main culprit that has been the root cause of it.

You might be facing one of the following problems.

Hair fall

Premature graying of hairs

Dandruff

Hair loss in patches

Weak and fragile hairs

Thinning of hairs


You should first know the causes that lead to hair problems:-

(a) Lack of hygienic condition

(b) Infections

(c) Hormonal disturbances

(d) Blood impurity

(e) Certain pathological condition

(f) Stress

(g) Lack of nutrition in the body

(h) Anemia

(i) Usages of chemicals that cause hair loss

(j) Oral contraceptive pills

(k) Steroids consumption

(l) Anti depressing drugs

(m) Lack of melanin causes premature graying of hairs.

(n) Hereditary factors


Here are some ayurvedic remedies for preventing hair fall, premature graying of hair and getting rid of dandruff:-

(a) Amalaki (Embelica Officinalis) – It is a one of the most important herbs that is helpful in stopping hair fall and also improves the hair texture. It helps in cooling the body thereby reducing pitta that is mainly responsible for hair fall. It also helps in improving eyesight. It is both used as orally and for local application on the scalp.

(b) Narikel (Coconut, Coccus nucifera) – It has gained reputation as one of the most prestigious herbs that helps in promoting re-growth of the hairs. It helps in repairing the hair roots and reverses any damage that has caused the problem.

(c) Tila (Sesamum indicum) – The oil of this plant has the properties that help in complete rejuvenation of hairs on the scalp. This oil is used as the oil base for most of the hair tonics prevalent nowadays.

(d) Nilini (indigo, Indigofera tinctoria) – Another renowned herb that has great effects on hairs and also promotes the hair growth.

(e) Bhringraja (Eclipta alba) – This herb is the best herb that is very effective in hair growth. It also has the properties that improves metabolism and promotes blood circulation. It stimulates liver for proper secretion of bile juices and also helps in improving digestion. It is also effective in treating dandruff.

(f) Amalaki rasyana – This is an ayurvedic classical medicine that has the potency to prevent hair fall, improves eyesight and acts as an anti oxidant.

(g) Maha bhringraja taila- It is also a wonderful preparation consisting of bhringraja and tila (sesame). It is also supported by the benefits of shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) and brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). It nourishes the hair roots and also helps in improving the circulation on the scalp.


Dos and don’ts

(a) Avoid contaminated food

(b) Avoid greasy and spicy food

(c) Avoid salty food

(d) Don’t use chemical based shampoos, gels and colors.

(e) Regularly wash your hairs

(f) Give a gentle massage to your scalp once a week.

(g) Oil your hairs twice a week.

(h) Give stream bath to your hairs once in every 15 days.

(i) Avoid extreme cold and hot environmental exposure to your hairs.

(j) Keep your separate comb and do not use comb of other people.

(k) Take at least eight hours continues sleep.

(l) Drink lots water

(m) Protect your hairs from direct exposure to sunlight

These are some of the ayurvedic remedies that will surely help you in solving all the hair related problems that you are facing and will regain the lost confidence.



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