Home remedies for hair loss, Home made Ayurvedic oil/paste/shampoo

Home remedies for hair loss, Home made Ayurvedic oil/paste/shampoo

If you are losing hair then Ayurvedic remedies make great use of different herbs. Home remedies for hair loss are traditionally used herbs, from ancient times. These herbs can obtain from local grocery stores or one can order them online. If you need more purity and potent herbs use can grow your own in your garden or terrace.

Herbs for Hair

• Bhringraja
• Lemon juice and Indian gooseberry
• Jatamasi
• Fenugreek seeds
• Neem leaves

Below are several effective herbal treatments you can use to prevent hair loss
and to regrow new hair.

1. Use of Bhringaraj (King of Herbs) 

To enhance hair growth and arrest premature greying of hair, make a paste out of fresh Bhringaraj (also known as a false daisy or Eclipta alba) leaves. Apply on the scalp and leave it there for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse with water. In case fresh leaves are not available, use a pack of dried Bhringaraj.

Simply put these dried leaves in warm water (around 5-6 tablespoons) & after cool off apply on the scalp and wash off after the designated time.  On regular use of the same remedy, there is a notable change in your hair growth and color. 

2. Use of lemon juice and Indian gooseberry

Simply cut the Indian gooseberry (also known as Amla or Amlaki) into smaller pieces and remove the seeds. Crush the pieces until they become a paste. Strain the paste so that the juice can be extracted. Use a sieve (wire or plastic mesh) to do this.

In extracted juice of amla add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix very well. Apply the mixture to the scalp and leave it on for 30 minutes. After the recommended time, wash the hair with water. Another variation is the use of dried or powdered Indian gooseberry, available on Amazon.com. Mix it with warm water and apply it to the scalp. Rinse off after 15 minutes.

3. Home remedies for hair loss with lemon peel/ soap nut/ curry leaves/ green gram/ and fenugreek seeds

Gather the following ingredients and place them in one container:

1 lemon peel

3 tablespoons of soap nut powder

15-20 pieces of curry leaves

2 tablespoons of green gram

2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds

Grind the ingredients. Place the mixture into a clean, glass bottle. Use this mixture as your shampoo. Rinse well with water.

4. Use of Neem leaves

Crush a handful of Neem leaves and add to a pot filled with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil. When liquid cool off, filter out the leaves. Use this liquid when rinsing your hair.

5. Use of Aromatic Jatamansi

This herb root is also known as Indian Spikenard and Muskroot. It aids in stimulating hair growth by removing blood impurities. It is also used for radiant glowing skin. It is available in capsule forms. You can either take the capsule orally (not more than 6 mg per day) or apply it directly to the scalp.

6. Use of Fenugreek (Methi) (Miracle Herb)

Another great remedy for hair growth is Methi, or better known as Fenugreek. Choose the dry roasted methi and grind it. Add in warm water and make a paste out of it. Apply on scalp and hair. Leave it on for 20 minutes then wash off with water.

7. Other Herbs

Trichup herbal hair powder or THHP is a mixture of the following herbs: bhringaraj, brahmi, Indian gooseberry, aloe vera, henna, neem, and jatamansi. THHP is used for treating split ends and dandruff and preventing hair fall. Another herb is Teak wood seed extracts. This herb promotes hair growth.

Some Thoughts on the Use of Herbs

Today’s shampoos, conditioners and other hair products are found to be harsh both on the scalp and hair strands. The above mentioned herbal remedies use all-natural ingredients and herbs that are not only safe and healthy to your scalp and hair but also friendly to the environment.

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