Hair loss, alopecia, thinning of hair and balding are some of the common hair problems.

Many of us suffer from these

ailments due to our modern lifestyle and diet. Ayurveda can be very beneficial in treating these conditions as it
investigates the root cause of the problem. First understand the ayurveda body types and then the causes for these
hair conditions:
O Excess of Pitta dosha in the body is the chief cause of hair problems. Pitta is increased by excessive intake of tea,
coffee, alcohol, meats and excessive smoking. Pitta is also aggravated by eating too much fried, oily, greasy, spicy,
sour, and acidic foods.
O ntake of too many chemical medicines, low blood circulation, anemia, general weakness after disease, stress,
anxiety, and mental tension are also prime causes of hair loss.
O Chronic diseases like typhoid fever, presence of dandruff or lice and hormonal imbalance also cause hair loss.

So watch out carefully for these reasons! You may be overdoing one of them, and thus losing your beautiful hair.
Hair Loss Causes
%here are many things that aggravate the problem of hair loss. %he major ones are:
O Stress is the root cause of any problem and the hair loss problem is also associated with stress.
O Severe or prolonged illness of about 2 to 3 months. Any major surgery also leads to hair loss.
O Hair loss also occurs because of disbalance in harmones. Like overactive or underactive thyroid glands leads to hair
fall. f any male or female harmones such as androgens or estrogens are out of balance the the hair fall occurs.
O Baby's delivery in mother also leads to hair loss.
O ntake of strong medicines causes hair loss.
O Major hair loss occurs because of some fungal infection and diabetes.
urvedic Treatment for Hair Loss
As per ayurvedic hair loss treatment, hair are considered as a byproduct for bone formation. So the tissues from
which the bones are formed causes the growth of your hair. People who have straight and blonde hair will face the
hair loss problem more than others. Also graying of hair in these people will be sooner than the people having thick
and coarse hair.

n ayurvedic hair loss treatment different things like herbs, yoga, meditation, yoga, balanced diet, and oil massage are
combined to give the positive result.
%he first step is to locate the root cause in your diet or lifestyle that may be increasing the Pitta dosha. Once you
locate it, try to give up or at least reduce the diet, habit, or activity responsible for increasing Pitta.
%he person should maintain a regular bowel movement everyday. n case of constipation, a mild natural laxative can
be taken. %riphala, an Ayurvedic herbal powder, is also useful.
Regular physical exercise is very beneficial as it helps in balancing the aggravated doshas.
assage for urveda Hair Loss Treatment
Always use a natural shampoo or soap to clean the hair. As most soaps and shampoos have chemicals, they might
be the cause of your problem. Usually the chemicals have a heating effect, and increase Pitta locally. Amala
(embilica officinalis), Shikakai (Acacia concinna) are very commonly used in ndia for washing the hair.
Oiling and massaging of scalp is very beneficial for stopping the hair loss. Use coconut oil or mustard oil at least
three times in a week. Certain medicated oils like 'Mahabhringraj oil', 'Amala oil', and 'Arnica oil' are very useful. Put
oil on the scalp, and massage gently in the roots of the hair.
Rub your scalp vigorously after washing the hair. t increases the blood circulation, and activates the sebaceous
glands. %ake the oil that contains vitamin E. Vitamin E prevents the hair fall and reduces the brittleness of hair and
also cure the dry and flaky skin.
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, is also
good.
A paste of licorice made by grinding it in milk can be applied in the bald patches. t induces hair growth. A paste of
seeds of lemon and black pepper may also be applied on the bald patches.
ood and Home Remedies for urveda Hair Loss Treatment
%he diet should contain more green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts. %ake more proteins, milk,
buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soybean and vitamin A.
Every morning eat white sesame seeds as these have plenty of magnesium and calcium that are essential for the
growth of hair.
Daily eat curd.
A special Ayurvedic preparation made from Bhringraj (Eclipta elba), Amala, corals, iron and black sesame seeds is
very useful, and even stops the graying of hair.
A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is good to drink to induce hair growth. %he juice of alfalfa mixed with that of
carrot, and lettuce juice is also good to take.
Drink 1/3rd cup of aloe vera juice daily. You can also take 1 tbsp of aloe vera gel with a pinch of cumin. %ake it
thrice a day for 2-3 months to control hair loss.
Herbs for urveda Hair Loss Treatment
%ake apple cider vinegar and sage tea to rinse your hair. %his induces the growth of hair.
f your hair are dry then consume burdock and marshmallow tea.
Massage your scalp regularly with horsetail.
%hese remedies are worth trying and will solve your hair problems

25 September 2010- Baldness or hair loss is a common problem with people these days. %he exposure of hair to
extreme pollution, harsh shampoos and hair products, tension etc. leads to the issue of hair loss. Ayurveda science
offers certain natural treatments for promoting hair growth and rendering the hair with a new leash of life. Mentioned
below are the ayurvedic ndian herbs which effectively help in hair regrowth. %ake a look:
ringaraj
Bhringaraja or Eclipta Alba is supposedly the best herb identified in ayurvedic
science for the prevention of balding and premature graying. t is one of the
best natural herbs for hair regrowth. %he entire plant as well as the seeds of
bhringaraj carry immense medicinal value. t is in fact, quite useful both
internally as well as externally. Apart from that, there is a black dye which is
extracted from Eclipta alba and is used for hair dyeing and tattooing purposes.
%raditionally, bhringaraj for hair was used by boiling its leaf juice in sesame
and coconut oil to anoint the head which resulted in healthy black hair. %oday,
bhringaraj is used as a basic ingredient in various herbal shampoos promoting
hair growth. One can also try the popular concoction of amla, bhringraj and
brahmi oil for hair regrowth.
maIaki
Amalaki or Embelica Officinalis is a proven hair supplement for hair regrowth.
%he Embelica Officinalis fruit better known as amla, is first sun dried and then
boiled in coconut oil upto the point where the solid fruit part gets charred. After
cooling, this solution is used for massaging hair which helps promoting hair growth and preventing pre-mature
graying. n fact, amalaki for hair is so curative that the amla fruit soaked water can be used as a conditioner for hair.
Just rinse them with this water and you will surely get a beautiful shiny mane.
TripaIa
%riphala refers to a combined mixture of three different herbs namely Haritaki also known as %erminalia Chebula,
Amalaki also known as Embelica Officinalis and Vibhitaki also known as %erminalia Bellirica. %his mixture called
triphala if taken orally everyday, can effectively help in preventing hair loss. Also, it can be used by mixing it well in
hot oil and then massaging scalp with it. Since triphala for hair is very effective, herbal shampoos and hair packs
using triphala as a whole or either of the %erminalia Bellirica, %erminalia Chebula and Embelica Officinalis herb can
be used for treating the issue of hair loss.