ayurvedic tips for hair growth

What Are The 7 Ayurvedic Tips For Hair Growth?

Hair is one of the first things we notice in a person. According to the latest reports, almost 83% of people first notice the hair of the person they are standing next to, so it goes without saying how important hair plays in our modern day social structure. 

When it comes to the wellness side of our body, according to Ayurveda, a healthy head of hair mirrors the well-being and health status of our body. Luscious hair is a testament to vitality and inner peace. Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to hair wellness, focusing on the balance between mind, body, and spirit. 

Through this blog, let us take a look at 7 ayurvedic tips for hair growth, that can offer you long, strong, and luscious hair! 

 

Understanding Hair Fall And Its Causes

According to modern-day research, it has been found out that almost 50% of men around the world battle hair loss by the age of 50. It comes with no surprise as the world is muddled with air and water pollution, which directly plays a hand in hair loss. Some of the other reasons for hair loss are:

Stress: With the workforce battling extreme workplace stress, their Vata dosha (air and space elements) aggravates the body, leading to hair thinning and premature graying.

Diet: The excessive availability of fast food, poor nutrition, deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals, and excessive intake of processed foods have weakened hair follicles and contributed to hair loss.

Hormonal Imbalances: Hormonal fluctuations, particularly during pregnancy, menopause, and certain medical conditions can disrupt hair growth cycles and lead to shedding.

Improper Hair Care: Aggressive chemical treatments, harsh styling practices, and excessive heat styling can damage hair shafts and contribute to breakage.

Scalp Issues: Scalp conditions like dandruff, psoriasis, and eczema can create an unhealthy ecosystem for hair growth.

 

With the right ayurvedic hair care tips, you can win the battle with hair loss and grow a thick main of hair today! 

 

What Are The Ayurvedic Principles For Hair Health?

Ayurveda primarily recognizes 3 doshas in the human body. They are the Vata (air and space), Pitta (fire and water), and Kapha (earth and water). These doshas govern various bodily functions, including hair health.

Vata Dosha: People who have an imbalance in their vata dosha tend to have brittle and thin hair that prolongs breakage.

Pitta Dosha: Individuals who face an imbalance in the pitta dosha tend to face premature graying of hair and thinning due to the excessive heat that exists in their bodies.

Kapha Dosha: Kapha-prone people may have thick, oily hair, but they can also experience scalp congestion and dandruff if their dosha is imbalanced.

 

By understanding your dominant dosha and addressing any imbalances, you can create a personalized hair care routine that promotes healthy hair growth.

 

Tips For Hair Growth & Hair Fall Prevention In Ayurveda

Here are 7 ayurvedic tips for hair growth to grow strong luscious hair with the power of Ayurveda!

 

  • Keep your body fresh and nourished

By maintaining a balanced and rich diet packed with essential nutrients, you can create and maintain healthy hair. Focus on whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts.  Include healthy fats like those found in avocado, olive oil, and nuts for scalp nourishment.

  • Keep Stress at Bay

Stress plays a significant factor in hair loss. It is particularly common in cases of telogen effluvium – a condition that stress, trauma, or shock triggers and that can lead to the loss of 30–50% of hair. Furthermore, stress disrupts the hormonal balance and drastically weakens the hair follicles. Practice stress-management techniques like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing to promote relaxation and hair health.

  • Scalp Massage 

Regular scalp massage with warm oil improves blood circulation to the scalp, promoting hair growth. Use Ayurvedic oils like coconut oil, Bhringraj oil, or Amla oil for optimal benefits.

  • Herbal Remedies

Certain Ayurvedic herbs are renowned for their hair-growth properties. Consider incorporating herbs like Amla (Indian gooseberry), Bhringraj, Brahmi, and Ashwagandha into your hair care routine through powders, oils, or herbal infusions. Ayurvedic wellness centers like Svaztha Ayurveda have their own garden where all herbs are grown organically. By opting to undergo hair treatment in such centers, you can grow hair thick and perfect. 

  • Gentle Hair Care

Minimize harsh chemical treatments, heat styling, and tight hairstyles that can damage hair. Opt for natural hair care products and gentle cleansing methods.

  • Sleep Well

Adequate sleep is essential for overall health and hair growth. Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night to allow your body to restore and replenish itself.

  • Hair Packs

Hair packs are one of the fastest and most effective ways to invigorate hair growth. Regularly apply nourishing hair packs made with natural ingredients like yogurt, honey, and fenugreek seeds to moisturize the scalp and strengthen hair follicles.

 

Conclusion

By integrating these Ayurvedic hair care tips into your routine, you can promote healthy hair growth, address imbalances, and achieve strong, lustrous locks. Remember, Ayurveda emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness. By taking care of your overall health and addressing the root causes of hair loss, you’ll achieve long-term hair health and beauty.

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Kizhi

Vatha Kizhi

Indication
Arthritis, rheumatic joint pains and swellings, sprains, etc.

Usage
The bundles, warmed in medicated oil or neem oil, are applied all over the body/part till the desired perspiration is attained. The treatment is carried out for around 45 to 60 minutes.

Ingredients
Sathahwa(Anethum sowa) – 20gm
Arka(Calotropus gigantic – 16gm
Eranda(Ricinus cummunis) – 20gm
Punarnava(Boerhavia diffusa)- 16gm
Shadee(Zingiber Officinale) – 16gm
Devadaroo (Cedrus deodar) – 16gm

Snana shampoo powder

Snana

(Shampoo Powder)

Indication
Cleanses and conditions the hair, and also protects from dandruff and hair fall.

Usage
Mix 2 tbs of powder with water to make a thick paste. Apply it on the wet hair and scalp, soak well and then wash it off.

Ingredients
Emblica officialis – 10gm
Hebiscus rosa – 10gm
Albizzia lebbeck – 10gm
Phaseolus aureus – 10gm
Sapindus trifoliatus – 10gm

Sougandikam flower face pack

Sumukha

(Facial Cleanser)

Indication
Sumukam nourishes and cleans the facial skin and keeps it soft and smooth.

Usage
Mix 1tsp powder with rose water to make a thick paste. Apply on the face and neck in a circular motion. Wash with lukewarm water before it gets dry.

Ingredients
Azadirachta indica – 12.5gm
Phaseolus aureus – 12.5gm
Vetveria zizanoides – 12.5gm
Rosa centifolia – 12.5gm

Sougandikam flower face pack

Sougandikam

(Aurvedic Flower Face Pack)

Indication
It nourishes and rejuvenates the facial skin. Removes pimples, wrinkles, scars, black spots, and black heads. Enhances facial nourishment, promotes new collagen formation. Removes facial tension and stress. Restores normal health of the facial skin.

Usage
Mix 2 spoon powder with milk for dry skin and with rose water OR fresh juices for oily skin to make a smooth paste. Apply a thick layer evenly on the face and neck. Keep in wet state for 20–30 minute and then wash off with warm water, and pat dry.

Key ingredients
Contains ayurvedic flowers of
Michelia champaca – 10gm
Nelumbo nucifera – 10gm
Mimusops elaegi – 10gm
Jasminum officinale – 10gm
Rosa centifolia – 10gm

Sinoil anti allergic

Sinoil

(Anti-allergic)

Indication
Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Otorrhoea, Allergic sneezing, chronic rhinitis, Bronchitis, migraine headache.

Usage
Gentle massage on head 10 minutes before bath.

Ingredients
Aengle marmelos – 250mg
Ocimum sanctum – 250mg
Vitex nigundo – 250mg
Zingiber officinale – 250mg
Plumbago zeylanica – 20mg
Embelia ribes – 20mg
Boswellia serrata – 20mg
Piper longum – 20mg
Moringa ptrygosperma – 20mg
Coconut Oil – 1ml

Safroil face massage oil

Safroil

(Face Massage Oil)

Indication
Saffron is regarded as the ‘queen’ in beauty treatment.
Safroil restores the natural glow and moisture of the facial skin. It helps to protect face from pimples and black heads. It removes the wrinkles, scars and gives a glowing beauty and freshness to the face. Removes facial tension. Enhances fairness.

Usage
Massage on face and neck daily in a circular motion.

Ingredients
Curcuma longa – 500mg
Aloe barbadensis – 500mg
Crocus sativus – 0.25mg
Rubia cordifolia – 1.65mg
Nelumbo nucifera – 1.10mg
Caesalpina sappan – 1.1mg
Rosa centifolia – 1.4mg
Mesua ferrea – 1.2 mg
Hemidesmus indicus – 0.9 mg
Vetiveria zizanioides – 1.35mg
Cow milk – 4ml
Seas mum oil – 1ml

Raksha body massage oil

Raksha

(Body Massage Oil)

Indication
‘Raksha’ – means one that protects. ‘Raksha’ includes natural roots blended with herbs like Sida, Aloe, vetivera, etc. General body massage oil helps to remove body fatigue, excess fat, skin dryness, stimulate nerves and remove bad odour and nourish the skin.

Usage
Massage by self or others and take warm water bath.

Ingredients
Sida cordifolia – 100mg
Aloe vera – 100mg
Withania somnifera – 16mg
Cyperus rotundus – 1.55mg
Hemidesmus indicus – 0.85mg
Rubia cordifolia – 1.45mg
Vetiveria zizanoides – 12.5mg
Cedrus deadar – 1.75mg
Pluchea lanceolata – 15.5mg
Seasame oil – 1ml

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Prasuya

(Natal Care Oil)

By tradition the women of Kerala have taken more care in their natal period as a protective measure to their pregnancy and health. Specially prepared medicated oils are used for it.

Usage & Indication
As a pre-natal care gently massage partially OR the whole body from six months of pregnancy to get relief from cramp pains, lumbago, varicose vein and stretch marks. And as post-natal care-use from the third day of the delivery onwards (in caesarean, use only after healing) for the pro-delivery fatigue. It also helps in the contraction of the uterus and the vagina. After usage take warm water bath.

Key ingredients
Ficus racemosa – 50gm
Strobilanthes heynianus – 25gm
Aegle marmelos – 25gm
Curcurma longa – 2gm
Rubia cordifolia – 2gm
Cynodon dactylon – 2gm
Anethum sowa – 2gm
Lepidium sativum – 2gm
Sesamum oil – 100ml

Neelini hair pack

Neelini

(Hair Pack)

Indication
Helps to prevent hair fall, dandruff and itching of the scalp. It stimulates thick and strong hair growth. Prevents scalp from bacterial and fungal attacks.

Usage
Mix 2 tbs of powder with water to make a thick paste. Apply a thick layer evenly on the hair and scalp. Keep in wet state for 20–30 minute and wash off with warm water, and then pat dry. Daily usage helps in making dry rough hair to tangle free soft and shiny hair.

Ingredients
Eclipta alba – 2.5gm
Emblica officianalis – 2gm
Psoralea corylifolia – 1.5gm
Terminalia belerica – 1.5gm
Nymbphasa stellata – 1.5gm
Azadirachta indica – 1gm

Neelini natural hair oil

Neelini

(Natural Hair Oil)

Indication
This natural hair nourisher enriched with Aloe and Hebiscus helps to prevent hair fall and dandruff. It stimulates thick and strong hair growth. It nourishes hair with natural proteins, and prevents bacterial and fungal attacks.

Usage
Massage 5ml of oil on scalp and hair from root to end before or after shower. Daily usage helps in making dry rough hair to tangle free soft and shiny hair. In just 6 month of regular use you will experience only normalized hair fall.

Ingredients
Indigofera tinctoria – 400mg
Aloe vera – 400mg
Hebiscus rosa – 100mg
Eclipta alba – 650mg
Emblica officinalis – 350mg
Azadirachta indica – 100mg
Cow milk – 1ml
Seasamum oil – 1ml
Pongamia pinnata – 3.75mg
Psoralea corylifolia – 3.75mg
Terminalia belerica – 5mg

Nalpamaradi baby massage oil

Nalpamaradi

(Baby Massage Oil)

Indication
Used to nourish and moisturise the baby’s skin. Protects from skin infections and skin dryness. Removes bad odour, gives glowing beauty and freshness, and also enhances fairness.

Usage
Massage on body and after 10-20 minutes give a bath with warm water.

Ingredients
Ficus bengalensis – 5gm
Ficus racemosa – 5gm
Ficus religiosa – 5gm
Ficus lacor – 5gm
Curcuma longa – 0.25gm
Leptadena reticulate – 0.25gm
Azadirachta indica – 0.25gm
Withania sominifera – 0.25gm
Ellettaria cardamomum – 0.25gm
Sesamum oil – 10ml
Cow milk – 20ml

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Brami

(Head Massage Oil)

Indication
Brahmi itself is a famous brain tonic.
Brami Head Massage Oil helps to reduce stress and strain, insomnia, headache, etc. Improves function of brain nerves. Provides mental serenity and calmness, and concentration of mind. Relaxes body and mind. Also helpful in insomnia and pre-menstrual head ache

Usage
Gently massage 5-10ml oil on scalp 10 minutes before wash.
For sleeplessness apply 15 drops on pate, and 15 drops on palms and feet before going to bed. You will be blessed with easy sleep immediately.

Ingredients
Eblica officinalis – 20mg
Bacopa monnieri – 1gm
Valeriana wallichii – 17.5mg
Withania somnifera – 15mg
Clitoria ternatea – 17.5gm
Celastrus panicuatus – 15mg
Centalla asistata – 15mg
Seas mum oil – 1ml

Sri gopala erotic massage oil

Sree Gopala

(Erotic Massage Oil)

Indication
‘Aswan’ is the rare formulation of herbal extract, which is used for erectile dysfunction in men.

Usage
Daily massage once on the penis and pubic till the oil is absorbed fully.

Ingredients
Phaseolus mungo – 50gm
Leptadena reticulate – 50gm
Asparagus recemosus – 50gm
Benincosa hispida – 50gm
Withania somnifera – 2gm
Myristica fragrans – 2gm
Gossypium herbaceum – 2gm
Celastrus paniculatus – 2gm
Solanum indicum – 2gm
Cow milk – 400ml
Sesamum oil – 100ml

Arthroil pain massage oil

Arthroil​

(Pain Massage Oil)

Indication
Rheumatic arthritis, osteo arthritis, spondylitis, sprain, body aches Joints pain, back pain etc.

Usage
Gently massage on affected area.

Ingredients
Tinospora cordifolia – 20gm
Ricinus cummunis – 20gm
Sida cordifolia – 20gm
Vitex nigundo – 20gm
Pluchea lanceolata – 20gm
Cissus quandrangularis – 5gm
Asparagus recemosus – 5gm
Tamarindus indica – 5gm
Moringa pterygosperma – 5gm
Allium sativum – 2.5gm
Anethum sowa – 2.5gm
Zingiber Officinale – 2.5gm
Boswellia serrata – 2.5gm
Sesamum oil – 100ml
Eucalyptus oil – 1ml