Increase of population and length of hair through hair oils

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Sub: Increase of population and length of hair through

hair oils

 

The question asked by sunseril opens up a wide

discussion topic. It is heartening to note that a

custom under rejection as out-of-fashion, is being

revived.

 

Amongst various reasons causing hair loss, lack of

hair oil is one major reason. If there is no other

specific reason, problems such as hair loss, premature

graying/bronish tinge, brittleness etc, hair oil alone

will minimise, said Acharya Vagbhat millenium ago.

Eyes, ears, nose and tongue function more efficiently

in addition. Head is protected from Vatic disorders

such as facial paralysis, as oil massage pacifies

Vata.

 

Brahmi and Aamla proposed are OK. One can add Jaswanti

flower (Hibiscus) powder and Bhringaraj powder also

for lustre and hair growth. One more highly useful but

controversial, less well known or rather unknown herb

can be discussed at another time. Though fresh juices

of leaves or fresh flowers are desirable, powders are

also useful. Unless one desires to enhance specific

function, equal by weight mixture is the rule of

thumb. Simplest form of hair oil procedure is as

follows:

 

Mix all powders, take 100 gm mixture and add 30 gm

water to make a consistent paste. If juices are being

used 100 gm juices are to be taken. Add them to 1 kg

of oil and stirr well. Seasame oil for Vata prakruti,

Coconut oil for Pitta prakruti, mixture of Seasame and

Castor oil for others. Castor oil is thick in

consistency, not liked by many.

 

Heat the vessel contyaining oil on a slow simmering

heat,while stirring well. Broth will form which should

be removed by a spoon. Once the water part is boiled

out, no more bubbles will form. In any case, heating

to be limited to 10-15 minutes, in order to minimise

the change in character of faty acids in oil and loss

of vital hair nutrients. Remove from fire, strain and

let cool. You can add some aroma causing essential

natural oil, if desired but best avoided. Bottle the

oil.

 

Massage the scalp by using fingertips alone for 5-10

minutes. Best time at bed time, since next morning

herbal shampoo will ensure oil retained for whole

night and also good sleep is ensured. 100% herbal

shampoo will not cause much lather.

 

For pitta prakruti people, “Saptamrut Loha”, made by

using following ingredients, can be taken 2 tabs (125

mg each) chewed and swallowed with milk twice or

thrice a day. This is recommedned to reduce pitta

relevant to hair loss.

Yeshtimadhu,

Harde,

Behada (Vibhitaki)

Aamla

Loha Bhasma

Country Cow Ghee (Clarified butter)

Crystal sugar

 

This is a traditional medicine, can be purchased at

pharmacies or online.

 

In addition, avoid going out in sun, staying awake

late nights. Early morning walk on wet dew bathed

grass desirable. If your yoga teacher permits,

Sarvangasana, Shirshasana will boost the healing

 

As far as possible, take only milk and sugar for a few

days at least. Salt should be avoided. Sour things

like yogurt are not useful. Pungent, hot and spicy

food should be avoided. Soaked dates/raisins described

in earlier messages are also desirable.

 

Kept free from worry, anxiety and passion. Instead of

hot water use Cold water for washing the hair. In case

there is harmone imbalance indicated by irregular body

clock, improper discharges, etc. contact nearest

Ayurvedic expert for treating the same.

Regards

Dr. Bhate