Hair fall and lack of hair growth are common issues most people face in the present day. The reasons can be varied from lack of a nutritious diet, to hormonal imbalances, improper hair care routines, use of hair styling tools and many other such problems.
Well, what can be better that treating your hair loss issues at home, with this simple three ingredient shot, that will help not only treat your hair loss but will also help promote better and quicker hair growth over time.
How do these ingredients benefit your hair and promote hair growth?
Cucumber:
Cucumbers are rich in the minerals sulphur, calcium and potassium. These minerals are well-known to promote better hair growth. They can also help strengthen the hair and reduce hair fall. Cucumbers are a rich source of antioxidants and can successfully prevent hair damage that can lead to hair fall. They can provide your hair with sufficient nourishment to help stimulate hair growth. Cucumbers contain the vitamins A, C and K and other minerals like niacin and zinc. These substances can help accelerate hair growth.
Amla:
If you’re thinking of ways to regrow your hair, then you should consider loading up on vitamin C and amla has one of the highest contents of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron, which is an essential mineral required for hair and hair growth. It can also help treat hair fall effectively. Amla juice can help promote better blood circulation in the scalp in turn, stimulating the hair follicles from within, to increase hair growth. It can also help delay the onset and stop of premature greying of hair. READ MORE – AMLA POWDER BENEFITS AND USES
Curry Leaves:
Curry leaves are an often-used aromatic herb in a lot of culinary preparation, especially in India. These leaves are not just used in cooking, but also have multiple uses for hair health and hair growth. Curry leaves are rich in antioxidants and can help restore scalp health. It can also help open up the clogged hair follicles on the scalp, in turn promoting better blood circulation and improving the growth of the hair follicles right from its root. Curry leaves contain vitamin B which can contribute to strengthening the hair follicles and control hair fall. Curry leaves can help promote a natural production of melanin in the body that can also help in preventing premature greying of hair.
Here’s how you can make this simple three ingredient hair growth shot at home:
Ingredients:
- Cucumber
- Amla
- Curry leaves
- Black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
Method:
Soak the cucumber in a bowl with a little salt, for ten minutes. This will help get rid of all the impurities. Then, wash the cucumber, amla and curry leaves under running water.
Further, chop the cucumber and amla into pieces (make sure to remove the seed of the amla). Add it into a mixer blender, along with the curry leaves and some water. Blend this well until it becomes a smooth liquid. Add a pinch of black pepper powder and some salt to taste. Consume this drink immediately after preparation.