Ayurvedic Remedies for Hair Loss

In Ayurveda, hair is considered to be a byproduct of bone formation. The tissue responsible for building bones are also responsible for the growth of hair. Ayurveda doctors believe that early hair loss is related to body type and the balance of the mind-body constitution (doshas).

Pitta individuals, and those who have excess pitta in their system, are likely to lose their hair early in life, or have prematurely thin or gray hair. Excess pitta in the sebaceous gland, at the root of the hair, or folliculitis can make the person start losing hair.

Hair loss is treated in Ayurveda with a combination of diet, herbs, oil massage, meditation, aromatherapy, breathing and yoga.

Ayurvedic Oil Massage:To pacify pitta, rub some coconut oil on your scalp and on the soles of your feet at bedtime.
Massage your scalp with brahmi oil or bhringaraj oil at bedtime to help prevent hair loss.
Massage the hair with vitamin E oil. This also may prevent or slow down the hair loss.


Ayurvedic Diet for Hair:
Eat a handful of white sesame seeds every morning. One handful of these small seeds contains about 1,200 mg. of calcium and magnesium.
Take some yogurt everyday (unless you are allergic to milk).


Ayurvedic Remedies for Hair loss:

• Massage the scalp gently with coconut or almond oil daily for 10 to 15 minutes.


• Boil neem leaves in water. Cool, strain and rinse hair with it.


• Increase green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts in the diet. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast,Soya beans, whole grains and nuts.

Ayurvedic Remedies for Premature graying of Hair:

• Apply a paste made from 2-Tsp. henna powder, 1-tsp. curd, 1-tsp. fenugreek seed powder, 1 tbsp. coffee, 2-tbsp. mint juice and 2-tbsp. basil juice. Apply this paste to the hair for two hours. For a darker color, leave this paste in for 3 to 4 hours. Wash hair with any natural shampoo.


• Grate some fresh ginger. Mix with honey and place it in a jar. Eat 1-teaspoon everyday.

Ayurvedic Remedies for Itchy scalp:

• Rub the scalp vigorously after washing the hair. It increases the blood circulation, and activates the sebaceous glands.


• A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is good to drink to induce hair growth. The juice of alfalfa mixed with that of carrot, and lettuce juice is also good to take.


• 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 Uraddal (black beans) and fenugreek (methi) 2-3 times a week.


• 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.


• Use Amla (embilica officinalis), Shikakai (Acacia concinna) for washing the hair.


• Enhance oiling and massaging of scalp.


• Use coconut oil or mustard oil at least three times in a week.


• Use medicated oils on the scalp and massage gently in the roots of the hair.


• The diet should contain more green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soybean and vitamin A.