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8 Effective Herbal Remedies For Dry Damaged Hair

[toc]Using too many chemicals for your hair, a scalp infection as well as exposure to pollution can harm your hair. Using hair oils and shampoos can make a difference to dry, damaged hair. But herbal remedies are also equally effective in making hair soft and silky.

Dry Damaged Hair

Herbs which can be used to treat dry, damaged hair include Elderberry, Burdock Root, Comfrey, Marshmallow, Sage, Tea Tree, Chamomile, Witch Hazel, Horsetail, Parsley, Calendula, Nettles, Rosemary, Bacopa, Arnica and Aloe Vera. These herbs are very good for improving the health of the scalp and preventing damage to your hair. They also moisturize your hair and remove dryness from the hair. In this article, we will explore some of the top herbal remedies for dry and damaged hair.


8 Excellent Herbal Remedies For Dry Damaged Hair

Bacopa

Also known as Brahmi in India, this herb is a known cure for hair problems such as dry scalp, dandruff and hair damage. Hair loss can also be prevented by using this herbal remedy. Bacopa Monnieri  is the botanical name of this herb. It is also called Water Hyssop. Bacopa improves blood circulation and ensures the supply of blood and nutrients to the scalp, thus giving relief from dry and damaged hair.

This herb is also known as Indian Pennywort. It is also a popular cure for memory and cognition problems. Bacopa leaves can be boiled in water and the mixture left untouched overnight. You can then rinse your hair in the morning using this water for best results. Bacopa oil can also be massaged into your scalp to improve the health of the hair.

Bacopa


Sage

This culinary herb is referred to botanically as Salvia Officinalis. The Greeks used sage as a cure for baldness. Researchers have found that a 5-alpha reductase compound called beta-sitosterol which is an active ingredient in Sage, prevents hair loss and damage to the hair. Sage is antifungal, antibacterial and also a natural astringent.

Due to this reason, it can also heal scalp infections which may be causing the hair to become dry and damaged. Sage can be mixed with Rosemary leaves and allowed to steep in cold water for about 3 hours. Then, you can apply this solution on your scalp for giving hair lustre and preventing it from damage. Sage can also be infused in Olive oil and the infused oil can be applied to the hair to moisturize and lubricate it.

Sage


Marshmallow

Althea Officinalis is the botanical name of this herb. Marshmallow has been used by the Arabic people to heal inflammations for centuries. The leaves and roots of this herb have also been used to make several medicines. Marshmallow is an emollient herb with demulcent action.

It contains mucilage which coats the strands of the hair and makes hair soft, shiny and smooth. You can grind the root of this herb and apply the paste on your hair. Leave the paste on for about 3 hours and then wash it off. The result will be silky, smooth and beautiful hair.

Marshmallow

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Elderberry

Elderberry is extracted from the herbaceous Elder tree. Elderberry fruits and flowers are used as herbal remedies for making hair healthy and smooth. Sambucus Nigra is the Latin name of this herb. You can soak Elderberry flowers in a jar of carrier oil such as Olive oil and let the jar remain unopened for about 3 days.

Then, remove the lid and massage the oil into your scalp. The sweet fragrance of the herb will make your hair smell really good. You can also use Elderberry juice to wash your hair and make it smooth and undamaged.

Elderberry


Aloe Vera

This antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial herb can cure scalp infection induced dry and damaged hair. Aloe Vera also contains a substance called aloenin which stimulates the hair to grow well.  It also regenerates the cells of the scalp and ensures that hair becomes smooth. Aloe Vera also acts as a conditioner for your hair. Due to these reasons, Aloe Vera is a great herbal cure for damaged and dry hair.

You can apply the gel obtained from the inner mucilaginous lining of this herb’s leaves and mix it with some lukewarm water and apply this to your hair. Following this, you can rinse your hair with water. You can also use Aloe Vera juice to wash your hair. Aloe Vera will lubricate the strands of the hair and stimulate the hair follicles to result in healthy hair growth.

Aloe Vera


Rosemary

This kitchen herb is known botanically as Rosmarinus Officinalis. Rosemary is a herb which has culinary uses. But this herb is also of medicinal value. Rosemary is a known cure for treating memory disorders. Rosemary also contains nutrients which enhance the health of your hair and make it soft.

Rosemary also nourishes the scalp and removes dryness from the hair as well as related problems such as dandruff. Rosemary also guards against premature graying of the hair and it prevents hair loss. You can apply Rosemary oil to your hair for protecting it from dryness and damage.

rosemary

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Horsetail

Equisetum Arvense is the botanical name by which this herb is known. Horsetail is a herb which contains silica which coats your hair and makes it smooth, shiny and manageable. This herb has been used as a remedy for various ailments by the Greeks and the Romans since ancient times.

The stem of this perennial herb contains silica crystals which are very essential for improving the health of the hair. You can boil the stem in water till it becomes soft. Then, you should crush the stem into paste like consistency and apply this as a conditioner after washing your hair. The result will be the restoration of your hair to its healthy state and the elimination of dryness and hair loss.

Horsetail


Burdock Root

Burdock root aids in treating scalp problems as well as dry and damaged hair. It prevents itchiness and dandruff in the hair. Burdock root is also useful for improving the strength of the hair as well as its lustre. Burdock root can be roasted and converted into a powder which can be mixed with some oil and applied to the scalp for good results.

The fatty acids present in Burdock root reverse hair thinning and hair loss and restore shine to the hair. You can also crush this root in a blender till it becomes a paste and apply it on the scalp for good results. People allergic to flowers such as chrysanthemum should avoid the use of this herbal remedy.

Burdock Root

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