Ayurvedic practitioners opine that the body type plays an important role in hair loss. Hair fall control has also much to do with the stability of the mind and body structure or doshas. In ayurveda, it’s believed that hair is a byproduct of bone formation and the very tissues which are responsible for the growth and formation of your bones are responsible for hair growth too.
Individuals with excessive pitta in their system are ones who are prone to hair loss quite early in life. They are also susceptible to premature graying and thinning of hairline. Excessive pitta accumulates in the sebaceous glands on the scalp at the roots of the hair that will cause hair fall.
Treatment Measures
A combination of diet, herbs, oil massage, aromatherapy, meditation, breathing techniques and yoga is used for the treatment of hair loss in this system. Patients are encouraged to reduce pitta first. For this, they are encouraged to drink one-third cup of aloe Vera juice daily for at least three months.
Another remedy for pitta is to consume a tablespoon of aloe Vera gel along with a pinch of powdered cumin seeds three times a day for three months. Following this in good faith will show excellent results, improving not only your hair but also your health by keeping your body in good condition.
Ayurvedic Oil Massage
To keep the pitta under control, get some coconut oil or almond oil and rub on your scalp and soles of your feet before retiring to bed. Massaging your scalp with Bhringaraj oil or Bhrahmi oil before bedtime will also help prevent hair fall. Vitamin E oil is excellent for slowing down hair fall and even helps in its prevention.
Take five to ten minutes to gently massage your scalp with Vitamin E oil as it helps in stimulating blood circulation. This helps control hair fall by strengthening the hair follicles and prevents the formation of flaky dry skin. Boil some lemon leaves in water; cool it before rinsing your hair with it.
Ayurvedic Diet for Treating Hair loss
Eating a handful of white sesame seeds every morning is recommended. These seeds are rich in Calcium and Magnesium and contain 1200 mg of these nutrients. Consumption of yogurt is also recommended as it helps reduce hair fall. Include lots of green and leafy vegetables, salads, fruits, milk and sprouts in your daily diet. Yeast, wheat germ, proteins, buttermilk, soya beans, nuts should be consumed in plenty.
Stay away from alcohol and if required consume the same in moderation. Your diet should include foods that are rich in essential fatty acids, Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin C, Sulfur and Zinc.
Ayurvedic Herbs For Hair Growth
There are many Ayurvedic herbs that improve blood circulation, help to disinfect the scalp and promote hair growth. An herbal combination of five parts of Dashamoola with four parts Bhringaraj and three parts Jatamamsi will help hair growth. Extracts of Licorice are known to prevent hair loss. Use apple cider vinegar and sage tea to rinse your hair regularly as it helps in stimulating hair follicles and growth. This can be done twice or thrice a week.
Horsetail contains lots of silica that helps to keep hair strong, shiny and sleek. Massage your scalp with rosemary, birch, stinging nettle and horsetail regularly for excellent hair growth. If you have dry hair, then use tea made from Burdock and marshmallows. This will make your hair softer and easily manageable.
Remember that ayurvedic treatments are extremely safe and before you seek an ayurvedic practitioner’s help for hair loss, it’s essential you inform him/her about the rest of the treatments you are undergoing as these can interfere with your ayurveda treatment and cause side effects. Your diet plays an important role in ayurvedic treatments. It pays to heed the ayurvedic doctor’s advice for best results.
