Black cumin seeds are one of the best natural ingredients to boost hair growth, add shine and treating hair fall. The oil made from black cumin can also be used as pain relief oil for knees and joints pains.
BLACK CUMIN BENEFITS & USES
Black cumin is also known as black seeds, onion seeds, or kalonji is a popular Ayurveda ingredient known for its hair growth boosting properties. It contains over 100 different nutrients that provide rich sources of nourishment for your scalp and hair follicles. These seeds are also known to be effective in addressing issues like hair thinning, dandruff, and maintain the natural color of the hair. It contains vitamins A, B1, B6 & E, facilitates better nutrient absorption for stronger, glossier, and softer hair. It helps controlling hair fall and treats thinning hair effectively when combining with other powerful ingredients like fenugreek seeds, rosemary or onion juice.
Hair mask to treat thinning hair
You will need –
- Black cumin seeds
- Onion Juice or rice water
One of the best ways to use black cumin to treat hair fall and thinning hair is to combine it with other powerful ingredients like onion juice. Blend an onion in a juice or blender to extract the juice. Grind the black cumin seeds to a fine powder. Add enough onion juice to the black cumin seeds powder and set aside for 30 mins to infuse and thicken. If you don’t like onion juice then u can mix the black seeds powder with fermented rice water to make the mask. READ MORE – 5 best ways to make rice water and how to use.
Apply this mask on your scalp 30 mins and then rinse it off with plain water. You can shampoo your hair or just use a hair rinse made of coffee or vinegar to get rid of the onion smell.
Hair Oil for thicker hair growth
You will need –
- Black cumin seeds
- Castor Oil
Heat 1/2 cup of castor oil in a microwave for few secs. Add the hot oil to a jar filled with 1/4 cup of black cumin seeds. Let the oil infuse with the black cumin seeds for a week. Apply this oil and massage your scalp for 5-10 mins. You can leave the oil overnight and wash it off in the morning or just apply the oil 30 mins before hair wash.
Hair Spray to stop hair fall
You will need –
- Black cumin seeds
- Fenugreek Seeds
In a saucepan, 1 table of black cumin seeds along with 1 tbsp of fenugreek seeds. Add in a cup of water and simmer it on low for 10 mins. Strain the water and use this water to spray on your hair and scalp before going to bed. Do not rinse off. READ MORE – 2 BEST HERBS to stop hair fall and treat thinning hair
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