Sesame is a tall annual herb which has been thought to have taken roots as a vital oil thousands of years ago. Popularly known as Til oil, it has both beauty and medicinal uses. It has high level of antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties which helps in reducing dandruff problems. It is rich in amino acids that help build up proteins and minerals like coppe
r, zinc, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and promotes hair growth. It protects from sun and any hair damage caused by the chemicals used during any treatments or hair colouring. Hence, revitalizing the damaged hair. It helps reduce stress-induced hair loss therefore act as a coolant. Sesame oil has properties that helps darken the hair and ensures that premature greying is avoided.
2. Black Sesame Seeds:
Black sesame seeds are rich in number of nutrients like protein, fatty acids, carbs, fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc and more. Because it contains Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega -9 fatty acids and vitamins, they help in providing much needed nutrients to your hair follicles and improve their strength and texture. It contributes in cleaning clogged pores and keeping the scalp healthy. Sesame seeds acts as an excellent hair conditioner as it deeply nourishes dry, damaged hair and retain moisture.
3. Indian Gooseberry (Amla/Emblica Officianals):
In Ayurveda amla is considered as a ‘divya aushadhi’, recommending it to restore your hair's lost beauty and vigor. Rich in Vitamin C, amla helps in stopping premature greying. It is assisted by various minerals, nutrients, amino acids and antioxidants which help in thickening of the hair. The essential fatty acids present in amla strengthen hair follicles, makes your hair healthier, lustrous with a long-lasting darker shine and volume to the hair. It has natural cleansing properties that removes chemical build-up from the hair follicles, maintaining its pH level which helps prevent dandruff and other scalp issues.
4. Bhringraj / Eclipta Alba:
In the Ayurveda system of medicine, bhringraj has been used for ages. Its leaves are very effective and act as a hair tonic. Bhringraj not only has powerful anti-microbial, anti-bacterial properties but also has a high specific gravity, which allows the oil to pe*****te deep inside the scalp and treat dry scalp and itching. It works miraculously on hair problems such as hair fall, dandruff, premature graying, and also strengthen roots.
5. Bottle gourd:
What you eat is what you apply on hair. A staple from your kitchen can also do wonders for your hair. Yes, Bottle gourd(lauki) contains vitamin B that has a cooling effect on your scalp and thus, helps reduce fizziness and hair fall. It is known for its ability to restore the pigment cells in hair follicles, that reverses grey hair (prevents discoloration of hair).
6. Curry Leaves:
Nobody wants dull lifeless hair. Stress, environmental aggressors and poor diet are to blame. If you are facing this same issue, we totally get that. Curry leaves can add shine to your lifeless mane and change your hair game forever. It is a rich source of Beta - Keratin and amino acids, a protein which has magical effects on your tresses making it luscious. Curry leaves also work at reducing hair loss and help strengthen hair follicles, regenerate inactive follicles and regrow new hair.
7. Henna:
Henna or Mehndi (Lawsonia inermis) is an evergreen plant known as Madayantika in Ayurveda. It has antifungal, antibacterial properties and also acts as a cooling agent. It relaxes mind and also prevents hair fall. It helps seal the hair cuticle, prevents breakage and add shine and appearance to the hair. The antioxidants like tannins, catechins, flavonoids, essential fatty acids and vitamin E confer several beneficial traits for hair health. It has natural conditioning and cleaning properties, thereby help balance of oil production on the scalp, thus enriching hair texture.
