Ayurveda offers effective herbal remedies and dietary adjustments for healthy hair growth by balancing bodily doshas and addressing internal deficiencies, with specific recommendations like Amla, Moringa, Brahmi, Bhringaraj oil, and onion juice.
Takeways• Balance internal doshas with specific diets for lasting hair health.
• Incorporate Amla, Moringa, and Brahmi internally for strength, reduced inflammation, and stress relief.
• Use Bhringaraj oil or onion juice topically to stimulate growth and address scalp issues.
Achieving healthy hair growth requires addressing internal factors like vitamin D3, iron, and hormonal balance, alongside Ayurvedic principles. Balancing the body's 'vata' and 'kapha' doshas through specific diets can manage scalp dryness or oiliness, while powerful herbs and topical treatments offer additional support. These methods aim to improve hair strength, reduce inflammation, and stimulate regrowth by working from both inside and out.
Ayurvedic Dosha Balancing
• 00:00:30 Ayurveda, a simple yet effective science, views hair issues like scalp dryness, dandruff, or oiliness as imbalances in 'vata' (air) or 'kapha' (mucus/oiliness) doshas. Addressing these imbalances internally is crucial, which can be done through specific Kapha-pacifying or Vata-pacifying diets available on vherbal.in. These diets guide individuals on foods to consume and avoid to restore balance and reduce issues like excessive oil production or dryness from within.
Internal Herbal Remedies
• 00:01:54 Three powerful Ayurvedic herbs recommended for internal consumption are Amla (Indian gooseberry), Moringa, and Brahmi. Amla, rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, protects hair, reduces inflammation, and boosts collagen for strength. Moringa, a 'superfood,' improves iron levels, digestion, and reduces inflammation throughout the body. Brahmi helps manage stress, anxiety, and improves blood circulation to the scalp, which are common underlying causes of hair loss, while also enhancing memory and brain function.
Bhringaraj Oil Benefits
• 00:07:04 Ayurveda considers Bhringaraj oil as one of the best for hair, beneficial for growth, dandruff, and overall scalp health due to its circulation-improving properties. It is recommended for external application, either through gentle massage for initial hair fall or a 'Shiro Pichu' (oiling without massage) for severe hair fall. Regular oiling, two to three times a week, can be highly effective, but it is important to hold the oil on the scalp for at least two hours or overnight, but not more than 8-10 hours.
Onion Juice for Regrowth
• 00:09:53 Onion juice is a potent topical remedy proven to restore hair growth and protect against damage, especially beneficial for alopecia or severe hair fall. To use, extract juice from pink or red onions and optionally add 4-5 drops of Rosemary oil, which further potentiates regrowth and addresses scalp pathologies. Apply the mixture to affected areas for one to two hours, then rinse off. The onion smell can be mitigated by shampooing twice and rinsing with cold water, potentially with an hour or two gap between washes.