Care For Hair
What is the hair made of ?
The structure of hair is like the scales on the skin of a fish that has overlapping scales around a central core known the cortical. If we smoothly overlap the hair the more shiny and smooth the hair looks. This also leads to easy combing while a tangled or roughed-up structure makes the hair look rough and dull.
As we all know that diet and lifestyle are two major factors that influence the health of the hair. Poor diet, illness and deficiencies of any particular vitamin and mineral affect the quality of hair and problems like dandruff, thinning hair, balding, premature graying etc. spoil the hair.
In an individual the condition of the hair is a reflection of the complete constitution of him. If the person is not healthy then the health of the hair will be deplorable.
According to Ayurveda there are different hair types :
- VATA TYPE HAIR : In this constitution type, the hairs are dark, dry, coarse, wiry or frizzy and tend to tangle easily, are prone to dullness, split ends and dandruff.
- PITTA TYPE HAIR : In this constitution type, the hairs are light brown, blonde or red and tend to grow gray or thin prematurely and are fine and silky with a tendency to become oily.
- KAPHA TYPE HAIR : In this constitution type, the hairs are thick, wavy and shiny.
Regularly cleaning and brushing the hair is very important. When the hairs are brushed, oil-producing glands in the scalp get stimulated. This natural oil makes the hair glossy and healthy. To give extra shine to the hair, after washing rinse the hair with some lemon juice mixed in a cup of warm water.
GENERAL CAUSES FOR HAIR PROBLEMS
The causes for these hair conditions are as follows : According to Ayurveda predominance of pitta dosha results in these hair problems. Pitta dosha can be as a result of many causes again such as:
- Excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meats and excessive smoking.
- Eating too much fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour and acidic foods.
- Intake of too many chemical medicines, low blood circulation, anemia, general weakness after diseaseStress, anxiety, over work and mental tension.
- Chronic diseases like typhoid fever, presence of dandruff or lice and hormonal imbalance. Pollution.Long term illness
- Post delivery weakness
Home Remedies :-
- Can use natural herbal shampoo or soap to clean the hair. Can use amla (embilica officinalis), Shikakai (Acacia concinna) for washing the hair. Try to enhance oiling and massaging of scalp regularly. Make the use coconut oil or mustard oil at least three times in a week. Also use herbal oils like 'Mahabhringraj oil', 'Amala oil' and 'kosha oil'. Put oil on the scalp and massage gently in the roots of the hair.Very important to maintain a regular bowel movement everyday. The diet should contain more green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soybean and vitamin A. Very important to do regular physical exercise.Ayurvedic preparation specially made from Bhringraj (Eclipta elba), brahmi Amala, corals, iron and black sesame seeds is very useful and even stops the graying of hair. Rub the scalp vigorously after washing the hair. It increases the blood circulation, and activates the sebaceous glands.Take a mixture of lettuce and spinach juice drink to induce hair growth once a day in the morning. The juice of alfalfa mixed with that of carrot, and lettuce juice is also good to take.Try daily application of coconut oil mixed with lime- juice on the hair is also beneficial. Applying juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also good.Washing the hair with a paste of cooked Urad dal (black beans) and fenugreek (methi) 2-3 times a week.
- For baldness- A paste of licorice made by grinding it in milk can be applied in the bald patches. It induces hair growth. A paste of seeds of lemon and black pepper may also be applied on the bald patches.
COMMON HAIR RELATED PROBLEMS
DANDRUFF
Dry skin flaking off the scalp and itchiness is referred to as dandruff. The aggravation of Vata generally causes this dryness. The aggravation of the Vata causes dry skin on the scalp, when this starts with falling of flakes it is referred to as dandruff, not only by Ayurveda medicine but the world around.
Home Remedies
- Mix one part of lemon juice with double the portion of coconut oil and apply to the hair roots regularly. Add 1 teaspoon of camphor to half a cup of coconut or neem oil. Store it in glass container. Massage this oil into the scalp before bed. 1 teaspoon of camphor mixed to ½ a cup of coconut or neem oil must be massaged into the scalp before going to bed according to the history of herbal medicine inscriptions.
- Ayurveda herb theology also suggests a mix of 1 teaspoon each of castor, mustard and coconut oil and again, massage into the scalp. Wash with warm water after three to four hours or leave overnight.
HAIR LOSS
When does one lose hair? When the amount of hair lost grows higher than the normal hair fall that takes place due to the change in environment, increasing age or growth of new hairs, it is referred to as hair loss problem that needs special care. Improper or poor diet, exposure to a lot of chemicals or cosmetics, hormonal imbalance, stress, anxiety and mental tension, long term illness are some causes of hair loss.
Home Remedies
- Massage the scalp gently with coconut or almond oil daily for 10 to 15 minutes.Boil neem leaves in water. Cool, strain and rinse hair with it.
- Increase green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts in the diet. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soya beans, whole grains and nuts.
PREMATURE GRAYING OF HAIR
Normally graying of hair is a natural process that happens with increasing age, but if the hair starts graying before the age of 35, it is termed as premature graying that occurs due to the aggravation of Pitta dosha. Excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meat, fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour, and acidic foods, long term use of modern medicines, side effects of many medicines increases pitta and leads to graying prematurely.
Home Remedies
- Make a paste from 2-Tsp. henna powder, 1-tsp. curd, 1-tsp. fenugreek seed powder, 1 tbsp. coffee, 2-tbsp. mint juice and 2-tbsp. basil juice. Apply this paste to the hair for two hours. For a darker color, leave this paste in for 3 to 4 hours. Wash hair with any natural shampoo.
- Take some grated fresh ginger. Mix with honey and place it in a jar. Eat 1 tea spoon everyday.
ITCHY SCALP
Dryness of scalp like conditions due to aggravation of Pitta dosha, stress, allergic reaction to shampoo, air conditioning, pollution and central heating lead to an itchy and red scalp, with tiny pimples or sores, dull and dry hair. Also may lead to lot of scaling of skin may be as a result of skin ailments like psoriasis or eczema.
Home Remedies :-
- Add 1 teaspoon of camphor to half a cup of coconut oil and store it in glass container. Massage this oil into the scalp before bed.
- Grind some jasmine roots with lime juice. Wash the hair and scalp with it. Take a mixture of lettuce and spinach juice drink to induce hair growth once a day in the morning. The juice of alfalfa mixed with that of carrot, and lettuce juice is also good to take.Try daily application of coconut oil mixed with lime- juice on the hair is also beneficial. Applying juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also good.Washing the hair with a paste of cooked Urad dal (black beans) and fenugreek (methi) 2-3 times a week.
- For baldness-A paste of licorice made by grinding it in milk can be applied in the bald patches. It induces hair growth. A paste of seeds of lemon and black peppermay also be applied on the bald patches.
HAIR TABLETS
Beyond brushing, nourishing your hair with Ayurvedic herbs calms the mind. Therefore we also suggest that in combination with the above-mentioned home remedies HAIR TABLET is very useful with other hair care therapies.
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| Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) |
50 mg |
| Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) |
50 mg |
| Shankhpushpy(Evolvulus alsinoides) |
50 mg |
| Yastimadhu(Glycerrhiza glabra) |
50 mg |
| Bhringaraj (Eclipta alba) |
50 mg |
| Brahmi (Indian pennywort) |
50 mg |
| Limda (neem) |
50 mg |
| Haldi (turmeric) |
50 mg |
Dose: 2 tablets twice a day with water :-
Indications:- Hair loss, alopecia, hair fall, premature graying of hair, thinning of hair, brittle hair, loss of shine of hair, post delivery hair tonic, after long illness hair tonic, prevention of baldness.
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The ayurvedic herb bhringaraj (Eclipta alba), known as the "king of hair" promotes hair growth and helps relieve stress. Bhringaraj also calms down pitta dosha, the fiery element that can cause premature graying and hair loss. Brahmi, or gotu kola, is another powerful rejuvenating herb that calms the mind and nourishes the hair.
In turmeric many research studies have been and are being conducted to study the pharmacological properties of curcumin, the main phytochemical compound in turmeric. Curcumin is a powerful antioxidant and helps to fight free radical damage
As you we know that neem is proven global problem solving tree created by nature.
Fresh coconut and sweet seasonal fruits will also help your hair thrive, as will black pepper, turmeric, cumin, and fenugreek.
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