Ayurveda remedy/treatment for hair loss

Ayurveda remedy or treatment for heir loss is becoming very popular among people as the western medicine fails to produce a good answer for this matter. Hair is a part of skin or it is one of the skin appendages. But in ayurveda hair is considered as a byproduct of bone formation. According to this theory the tissues which are responsible for formation of bones are also responsible for your hair growth.

According to the ayurveda hair loss may be due to several causes such as body type (hot, cool) and stability of the mind. Hair loss occurs with aging could be physiological so premature hair loss is the matter at hands of ayurveda physician.

Ayurveda remedy or treatment for hair loss consists of several components such as diet, herbs, meditation, yoga, breathing, aromatherapy, and oil massage. Therefore life style modification is one of the important steps in management of hair loss.

Ayurveda remedy/treatment for hair loss – diet

Dietary habits of the patients should be asked to find out whether it is healthy or not. Any food which increases the pitta dosha should be stopped. Food containing minerals (magnesium and calcium) and protein are good for these patients. So they must consume sesame seeds, fruits, milk, etc. other nutrients essential for hair growth are sulfur, zinc, vitamin-B complex, vitamin C and essential fatty acids.

Ayurveda remedy/treatment for hair loss – massaging

Massaging is one of the important things in ayurveda as it can help in hair growth. Ayurveda remedy used for massaging contains vitamin E. oiling is also good. Coconut oil or mustard oil, 'Mahabhringraj oil', 'Amala oil', and 'Arnica oil' can be used for oiling and massaging. Massaging should be done atleast twicw a day and 10-15 minutes for each session.

Ayurveda remedy/treatment for hair loss – herbs
Herbs play a major role in treatment of hair loss in ayurveda. Aloe vera is very important herb used for hair growth. A paste of licorice made by grinding it in milk can be applied in the bald patches. It induces hair growth. A paste of seeds of lemon and black pepper may also be applied on the bald patches. 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