What Causes Grey Hair?
1.The exact cause of premature greying of hair is unknown.
2.Deficiency of thyroid hormone, Vitamin D and Vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper can make your hair go grey before time.
3.Greying hair occurs when melanocytes around the hair follicle slow down; the hair begins to lose its color.
4.As per Ayurveda, greying hair occurs due to the vitiation of Pitta dosha.
According to Ayurveda there are several causes of premature greying of hair-
1.Food related (Aharaj) – Excessive use of salty (lavana rasa), bitter (katu rasa) sour (Amla rasa), acidic (kshara dravya) food in diet, eating non-compatible food (Viruddha ahar sevan)
2.Lifestyle related (Viharaj)- Atap sevan (excessive exposure of sunlight), Ratri jagaran (awakening during night), Dhuma sevan and Ativyayama (excessive exercise) and upavasa (fast), Atirajosevan (use of smoking and dust particle), Dushit vayu sevan (intake of vitiated air)
3.Mind related (Mansik): Anger (Krodha), grief (shoka), afraid (bhaya) and mental stress (maansika shrama)
4.Unknown/Genetic (Adibalapravritta)
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR GREYING HAIR
1.AYURVEDIC HERBS TO CURE GREY HAIR
1.Amalaki Rasayana
2.Lauha Rasayana
3.Bhringarajsava
4.Tapyadi Lauh
5.Prawal Panchamrit
6.Mahabhringaraj Taila
7.Saptamrit Lauh
2.PANCHKARMA AND GREY HAIR
1.As per Ayurveda science, pitta dosha imbalance in the body causes premature graying of hair.
2.Premature graying of hair is known as palitya and losing of hair is known as khalitya.
3.Khalitya and palitya are paitik disorders and arising from our pitta dosha imbalances.
4.The pitta aggravation in the body is caused by taking oily and spicy food, Acidity , over exposure and intolerance to heat, and excess sweating
3.NASYA KARMA-
1.Nasyam is a ayurvedic Panchakarma treatmen , variant of detoxification therapy.
2.In this procedure medicated oils, juices and powders are administerd through the nostrils.
3.Nasyam stimulate the important points of the brain to treat specific diseases.
4.This procedure is used to cure several ailments related to the head.
5.It effectively treats diseases related to migrane, sinuses, throat, nose, ear and all organs above the neck.
Types of nasya-
1. Pradhamana Nasya
2. Brumhana Nasya
3. Shamana Nasya
4. Navana Nasya
5. Marshya Nasya
PROCEDURE
1.Poorvakarma-
It includes facial oil massaging or application of steam to the face, forehead, head, ears and neck. This helps to loosen and eliminate the Doshas.
2.Pradhanakarma-
1.This is the main step of Nasya and includes application of luke warm medication the nostrils, alternately, with the help of a dropper.
2.The sole, shoulder, neck, ear and palm are gently massaged along with the administration of this drug.
3.Paschatkarma-
The patients clean their mouth by gargling with lukewarm water and then medicated smoke is given to them to inhale.
BEST AYURVEDIC TIPS FOR PREMATURE GRAY HAIR
1.AMLA (Phyllanthus emblica)
Indian gooseberry possesses astringent (kashaya ras) properties that can reduction of the cells and therefore lock the color naturally.
How to Use It-
1.For Natural cure for Premature Gray Hair mix henna powder to Amla and let them sit for 5 minutes
2.Add lemon juice as per consistency and mix well.
3.Apply this mixture/paste to your hair from roots to the tips and leave it for 50 to 60 minutes.
4.Wash your hairs with normal water and follow this procedure at least once a week.
2.SHIKAKAI (Senegalia rugata)-
1.It contains vitamin C and D, along with other properties that make it ideal for greying hair.
2.If you want to be safe from premature greying, you should use shikakai.
How to Use It-
1.Take half a cup of sour cup and mix in shikakai powder.
2.Apply this mixture to your hair and scalp.
3.Wash it off after 20 minutes with cold water.
4.Do this procedure regularly
COCONUT OIL AND LEMON JUICE
1.Oils contain biotin, moisture and other extracts that help in treating grey hair and making them soft.
2.Coconut oil massage helps improve blood circulation in the scalp.
How To Use It-
1.Take 2 spoonfuls of coconut oil and add one tablespoonfuls lemon juice mix well.
2.Massage the mixture gently on to your scalp and hair.
BLACK SESAME SEEDS (Sesamum indicum)
1.Black sesame seeds are very nutritious and are often eaten for Turns greys to natural black hair.
2.High levels of nutrients and antioxidants that fight cell damage which can cause premature greying.
How to Use It-
Internal use-
1.Eat raw black sesame seeds daily with water on an empty stomach.
Apply externally-
2.Mix half a cup of sesame seeds with 1 tbsp of honey and 4 tbsp of yoghurt.
3.Apply to hair and leave for 25 to 30 minutes.
4.Rinse with lukewarm water repeat this at least once a week.
ONION (Allium sapa)
1.Onion is a wonderful home remedy that will naturally help darken your hair.
2.Helps hair retain its black pigment and promotes hair growth.
How to Use It-
1.Combined with lemon juice, it can give shine and bounce to your hair.
2.Take 2-3 tablespoonfuls of onion juice add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
3.Massage your scalp with this mixture and leave it for 20-30 minutes.
4.Wash after 30 minutes and grey hair will eventually turn black.
5.Do this procedure twice a week.
ROSEMARY AND SAGE
1.Sage and rosemary contains natural pigments that stain the grey hair naturally.
2.Using rosemary and sage in combination is therefore a great way to get the best result.
How to Use It-
1.Boil ½ or 1 cup of dried sage and rosemary in 2 cups of water.
2.Let it sit for a couple of hours.
3.Apply for 15-20 minutes and wash with normal water.
4.Repeat this remedy every week to darken grey strands.
