A lot of people suffer from hair problems like hair loss, hair thinning, dandruff and scalp infections, and hair damage like dryness, breakage, and split ends.
Well, why look for commercial products when there are plenty of naturally available products to treat all these hair problems!
Here are Six Best Herbs to treat all your Hair Problems:
- Rosemary
Rosemary helps promote hair growth by healing the damaged hair follicles as it has ‘carnosic acid’, which is an active ingredient present in plants that is known to help heal damaged nerves and tissues.
It helps keep the scalp and hair healthy as the properties of anti-inflammation in rosemary essential oil can help prevent and treat scalp conditions and reduce hair fall.
Rosemary essential oil can promote better blood circulation as it can stimulate hair follicle growth from within and stimulate better hair growth right from the root, so the hair grows out stronger and healthier. Certain times the hair follicles remain dormant and proper stimulation can help it begin to grow hair again. Use the oil to massage your scalp.
- Mint
Mint can help treat a dry and itchy scalp, as it has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It can give a soothing and cooling effect to your scalp. It is also known to promote hair growth as it increases the blood circulation on the scalp and stimulates the hair follicles. It is known to promote hair growth during the anagen phase (active hair growth phase).
Scalp buildup is a common problem. This can lead to irritation, inflammation, bacterial and fungal skin infections, which can, in turn, inhibit and hinder hair growth. The anti-inflammatory property of menthol present in mint can help reduce these issues. Add peppermint essential oil to your hair oil and use it 30mins before hair wash.
- Bay Leaves
Boil Bay leaves in water for 10 mins, pour the water on the scalp after hair wash and leave it in, it can help reduce or eliminate dandruff and help in hair growth. It can help promote hair follicle strength and thereby reduce hair loss.
It can act as a natural hair conditioning agent to the hair, as it can help make the hair become soft and look smooth with a renewed hair shine. It can also help keep bacterial and fungal infections at bay because it has anti-fungal properties.
- Curry Leaves
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.
They can help promote a natural production of melanin in the body that can help in preventing premature greying of hair. Add curry leaves in your juices and drink it everyday for healthy hair.
Curry leaves have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce scalp itching and reduce dandruff. They are rich in antioxidants that are beneficial in fighting free radical damage to the hair and in turn promote better hair health and hair quality. Curry leaves are rich in protein and can help reduce hair thinning.
- Aloe Vera
Aloe vera calm and ease itchiness on the scalp, especially for people with dandruff, as it has anti-inflammatory properties and can also reduce scalp inflammation caused by dandruff.
It can also help promote hair growth as it helps cleanse and nourish the scalp and can help reduce hair breakage and stimulate the hair follicles to promote hair growth. It can help promote the hair shine and give your hair a natural glow. Apply aloe vera gel on your scalp as a hair mask and wash it off after 30mins.
Aloe vera is known to protect the hair from ultra-violet (UV) damage and retain the natural hair colour. It is rich in vitamins and can contribute to cell turnover and promote healthy cell growth in turn promoting hair growth.
- Centella Asiatica
Centella Asiatica or brahmi can help stimulate and strengthen the hair follicles and can also treat dandruff, dry scalp and itchiness. It helps nourish the scalp and strengthens the blood vessels, in turn allowing proper oxygen and nutrients to reach the hair follicles, promoting hair growth.
Using brahmi for the hair can help reduce hair problems like itchy scalp, and dryness of the hair and also tackle dandruff. It helps keep the hair nourished and makes the hair become rejuvenated.
Brahmi is rich in antioxidants and can help fight free radical damage caused to the hair. It can also help make the hair become thicker and look more luscious. READ MORE – A TIMELESS HERB FOR HEALTHY HAIR GROWTH