Aurvedic Treatment For Hair Loss

Aurvedic Treatment For Hair Loss

The causes for these hair conditions are: -  
Excess of Pitta dosha in the body is the chief cause of hair problems. Pitta is increased by excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meats and excessive smoking. Pitta is also aggravated by eating too much fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour, and acidic foods.

Intake of too many chemical medicines, low blood circulation, anaemia, general weakness after disease, stress, anxiety, and mental tension are also prime causes of hair loss.

Chronic diseases like typhoid fever, presence of dandruff or lice and hormonal imbalance also cause hair loss.  So watch out carefully for these reasons! You may be overdoing one of them, and thus losing your beautiful hair.


TREATMENT:

1. The first step is to locate the root cause in your diet or lifestyle that may be increasing the Pitta dosha. Once you locate it, try to give up or at least reduce the diet, habit, or activity responsible for increasing Pitta.

2. Always use a natural shampoo or soap to clean the hair. As most soaps and shampoos have chemicals, they might be the cause of your problem. Usually the chemicals have a heating effect, and increase Pitta locally. Amala (embilica officinalis), Shikakai (Acacia concinna) are very commonly used in India for washing the hair.

3. Oiling and massaging of scalp is very beneficial for stopping the hair loss. Use coconut oil or mustard oil at least three times in a week. Certain medicated oils like ‘Mahabhringraj oil’, ‘Amala oil’, and ‘Arnica oil’ are very useful. Put oil on the scalp, and massage gently in the roots of the hair.

4. The person should maintain a regular bowel movement everyday. In case of constipation, a mild natural laxative can be taken. Triphala, an Ayurvedic herbal powder, is also useful.

5. 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.

6. Regular physical exercise is very beneficial as it helps in balancing the aggravated doshas.

7. A special Ayurvedic preparation made from Bhringraj (Eclipta elba), Amala, corals, iron and black sesame seeds is very useful, and even stops the greying of hair.

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

9. 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.

10. 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.

Fenugreek seeds

11. Washing the hair with a paste of cooked Urad dal (black beans) and fenugreek (methi) 2-3 times a week, is also good.

12. 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. These remedies are worth trying and will solve your hair problems .

Aurvedic - Massage

Aurvedic - Massage

An Easy Way to Stay Healthy
Oil massage is the most common type of massage. Oil should be chosen according to the season and the personal constitution. Sesame oil is the best for massaging according to Ayurveda. In the winter one can also use mustard oil, though it should not be used in summer. However, those in the habit of constant internal use of mustard oil can massage with it in all seasons. Coconut oil and sunflower oil are also good for massaging in hot climate. Olive oil can be used in the winter as it is heating in nature. People with a vata type of body should use warming oils, and those with pitta type will benefit from cooling oils. The kapha types should have dry massage or should use mustard oil after warming. In order to determine what type you are take a constitution test.

Method of Massaging 
One can either start massage from the feet or from head. In self massage one generally starts from feet, then the legs, hands, abdomen, back, chest, neck, shoulders, face and head. While receiving massage from some one it is generally started from head. There are no specific reasons for this.  First apply the oil on the part which is to be massaged. Then massage the part gently with palms till the oil penetrates the body. When massaging, upward strokes should be employed. The motion should be uniform (not too fast and not too slow) and pressure should be applied only on the muscles, not the bones. Different types of actions of fingers and hands are used for massaging different organs.  One should receive a massage on an empty stomach. The best time for massaging is early morning or evening. One may wash the oil off after massage. Wait for 20-30 minutes before washing. There should be no anxiety, stress, anger, and worry. The person should concentrate fully on the part being massaged. It is better to get massage from an expert but you can do it yourself too One should avoid taking a massage when there is too much mucus in the body (aggravation of Kapha), when suffering from fever, and after one has undertaken cleansing therapies like vomiting (emesis) and purgation.

Benefits of Massage 
Massage stimulates the internal functions of the body and provides nourishment to various body tissues. It helps in cleansing the toxins from channels. Massaging with oil provides lubrication to various body mechanisms. It stimulates the different agni (enzymes), increases assimilation of food and increases the vital body fluid called the Ojas. It works at both mental and physical levels of the body. It is beneficial in the case of insomnia, weakness of nerves, laziness, exhaustion, general debility, dry and unhealthy skin.

Holy Basil Aurvedic - Remedies

Holy Basil Aurvedic Remedies

Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum), also known by its Sanskrit names, Tulsi or Tulasi,belongs to the Lamiaceae/Labiatae mint family, and is a closely related species to the familiar sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Native to India, there are three main varieties, with the purple Krishna Tulsi being considered most esteemed. Next to Lotus, Holy Basil is the most sacred plant of India.

Ayurveda is the ancient traditional medicine of India, and various texts give much praise to Tulsi, including the well-known Vedas. Many revere Tulsi as a goddess in the form of a plant bestowed with great spiritual and healing powers opening the Heart and Mind and bestowing the energy of love and devotion (bhakti). According to legend, no amount of gold could outweigh Krishna, but a single Tulsi leaf placed on the pan in loving devotion tilted the scale.

Even today many traditional Indians have a Tulsi plant growing in their homes for its purifying influence. Tulsi beads, made from the woody stalks, are commonly strung in neck laces, bracelets, and meditation malas or rosaries, which are believed by many to have spiritual as well as physical protection benefits.

The leaves of Tulsi are most commonly used for medicinal benefits, although all parts of the plant, including the roots, stems, flowers and seeds, have significant and differing medicinal and religious symbolic properties.

An impressive array of health promoting, disease preventing and life prolonging properties of Tulsi have been described and documented over five millennia. In the past few decades, many of these benefits have been investigated and verified by modern scientific research.

Current research offers substantial evidence that Tulsi protects against and reduces stress; 
enhances stamina and endurance; 
increases the body’s efficient use of oxygen;   
boosts the immune system; 
reduces inflammation; 
protects against radiation damage; 
lessens aging factors; 
supports the heart, lungs and liver; 
has antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal properties; 
enhances the efficacy of many other therapeutic treatments; 
and provides a rich supply of antioxidants and other nutrients.

Overall, Tulsi is a premier adaptogen, helping the body and mind to adapt and cope with a wide range of physical, emotional, chemical and infectious stresses, and restores disturbed physiological and psychological functions to a normal healthy state. These general vitality enhancing and health promoting properties, in addition to Tulsi’s many more specific therapeutic actions, likely account for much of the exceptionally broad range of Tulsi’s traditional medical uses, as well as contributing to its mythological importance and religious sanctity. Nutritionally it contains Vitamins A and C, Calcium, zinc and iron, Chlorophyll and many other phyto-nutrients.

Mint - Aurvedic Remedies

Mint - Aurvedic Remedies

Digestive disorders including indigestion, flatulence, nausea and diarrhoea
Wash a medium bunch of mint leaves. Shred into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt, 1–2 tsp of 1. lemon juice and 1 tsp each of coriander and cumin seed powder. Add some water and grind to a paste. Take 1 tsp of this paste twice a day prior to meals, or with meals.
2. Chew ¼ tsp of the seeds, swallow with water.   
3. Mix 1 tsp mint juice with 1 tsp of lime juice and 1 tbsp honey. Take 3 times a day. 
4. Drink mint tea (1 tbsp of leaves, 1 cup of water), or warm milk and mint Bad breath 
5. Mix 1 tbsp of mint juice in ½ cup of water. Use as a gargle.   
6. Chew mint leaves.   
7. Use dried mint powder to clean the mouth and teeth.

Nausea
1. Mix 1 tsp dried mint, ½ tsp ginger, and ½ tsp of black pepper and 2 tsp of raw sugar with 1 cup of water. Boil and drink warm.
2. Boil 1 tsp of dried mint and ½ tsp of cardamom in 1 cup of water.

Pimples and acne
1. Put some mint paste on affected area. Leave overnight.

Other uses
Mint flavours many dishes. In India, mint chutney is used as an appetizer before meals. A traditional Indian recipe that is easy to make is mint yoghurt or raitha. To make mint yoghurt, take ½ cup of mint leaves and grind with a little water. Add 1 tbsp of this paste to one cup of natural yoghurt. Mix well. Add a pinch of salt and some roasted cumin seeds. Serve chilled with vegetables, bread or rice.

Basil Aurvedic Remedies

Basil Aurvedic Remedies

1. Coughs, cold, flu 
Take 10-12 washed, crushed basil leaves and 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger. Fry in a pan over a low heat until the ginger has browned. Add 1 cup of water and boil for several minutes. Strain, add 1 tbsp of honey and drink.
Make a decoction by boiling 10-15 leaves in 2 cups of water. Drink warm.
Extract the juice of 10-15 basil leaves; add 1 tsp of ginger juice and 1 tsp of honey. Mix and take in the morning and evening.

2. Use the powder of dried basil leaves as a snuff to clear nasal congestion.  

3. Digestive problems 
Boil 10–20 basil leaves in water and drink.

4. Fever 
Grind 7 basil leaves, 4 peppercorns and 2 tsp of raw sugar and mix with 1/3 cup water. Take on an empty stomach.

5. Longevity or Loss of appetite 
Chew 2–4 leaves on an empty stomach in the morning.

6. Skin disorders 
Make a paste with fresh leaves and water. Apply to the affected area.
Take 1 tsp of juice daily.

7. Other uses 
Basil is a natural air freshener and insect repellent. It is used in cooking, especially Italian food, soups and pasta sauces. It is considered one of the most sacred plants in India, and is grown in most households. Orthodox Hindus worship a variety of basil known as Holy Tulasé by watering it daily, offering leaves to God and circumambulating the base of the plant.

Garlic - Aurvedic Remedies

Garlic - Aurvedic Remedies

Arthritis, Sciatica  
Apply a paste made of crushed garlic cloves and water to the affected part, or rub a cut clove directly onto the area. Fresh cloves may be eaten (1–3 per day).

Asthma  
Boil 3 cloves of chopped garlic in 1 cup of milk and drink before bed.
Peel and crush 1 clove of garlic. Boil in ½ cup of malt vinegar. Cool and strain. Take 1–2 tsp each evening.

Digestive disorders
Crush 1–2 cloves of garlic and take with warm water or milk.

Fever
Mix 1 tbsp of crushed garlic with ¼ cup of finely chopped basil leaves. Add 1 cup of water and boil until only ½ a cup remains. Take 2 tsp twice a day.

Insect bites
Dab garlic paste on the affected area and leave for 5–10 minutes.

Lactation
To increase lactation, mix 1 tsp of cumin with 1 tsp sugar and drink with warm milk each evening.

Rejuvenation
Eat garlic cloves (1–3 per day), or use garlic regularly in food.

Sinusitis
Mix 1 tsp of crushed garlic and 1 tsp of turmeric with 2 tbsp of honey. Take 1 tsp daily.

Skin problems
Eat 1–3 garlic cloves or take a garlic oil capsule daily.

Rub a cut clove or the paste directly onto the affected area several times a day.
Other uses
Garlic is mainly pungent but represents five tastes (all except sour). It is widely used in cooking, especially Mediterranean cuisine. Garlic is considered to be a natural aphrodisiac, and stimulates the reproductive system. Those devoted to spiritual growth usually avoid garlic for general consumption, as it is considered Rajasic/Tamasic.

Ginger - Aurvedic Remedies

Ginger - Aurvedic Remedies 

Arthritis
Mix 6 tsp of ginger powder with 6 tsp of caraway seeds and 3 tsp of black pepper. ½ tsp of this mixture taken twice a day is beneficial.

Cough, cold
Mix ½ tsp of ginger powder with ½ tsp of turmeric and 1 tbsp of honey. Take twice a day.
Take 1 tsp of ginger juice mixed with 1 tsp honey 2–3 times a day.
Boil 1 tbsp chopped ginger in 1 cup water. Strain and add sugar or honey. Drink warm.

Loss of appetite
Put 5 tbsp of chopped, fresh ginger in a glass jar. Cover ginger with lemon juice; add a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp of cumin seeds. Put jar in the sun for 2 days in summer, or 3–5 days in winter. Eat ½ tsp before meals.

Nausea, flatulence
Mix ½ tsp of ginger juice, 1 tsp of lime-juice, 1 tsp of mint juice and 1 tbsp of honey. Take twice a day.

Stomach ache
Boil 1 tsp of chopped ginger in 1 cup of water; add a pinch of salt and drink.  Väta disorders (Joint Pain, constipation, Nervous debility).

Drink warm water mixed with ½ tsp of ginger powder and ½ tsp of turmeric.

Other uses 
Fresh or powdered ginger is used in many recipes. In addition to flavouring vegetables, soups, pickles and chutneys it can be used in cakes, biscuits and drinks.
To make a rice dish seasoned with ginger, cook 1 cup of rice. Put the cooked rice in a dish and add around 2 tbsp of butter or ghee and 1 tsp of salt. Mix and cool the rice. Before serving, mix through 1¼ cups of natural yoghurt and 1 tbsp of finely chopped fresh ginger.

Coriander - Aurvedic Remedies

Coriander - Aurvedic Remedies

1. Conjunctivitis
Use 1–2 drops of diluted leaf juice to soothe the eyes.

2. Coughs, cold, flu
Crush 2 tsp of coriander seeds and add to 2 tsp of chopped, peeled ginger. Put the mixture into a frying pan over a low heat. Stir to prevent the mixture from burning. Add 2 cups of water. Cover the pan to retain the fumes. Boil for a few minutes. Filter the liquid. Add 1 tbsp of honey for taste and drink warm.

3. Headaches
Make a paste of dried coriander seeds and water - apply to forehead.

4. Nose bleeds
Put 5–6 drops of coriander oil or juice in each nostril.

5. Pitta disorders  
Add 1 tbsp of crushed seeds or leaves to 1 cup of water. Soak for at least 3–4 hours. Drink twice a day.

6. Sinus problems
Boil 2-3 tbsp of coriander seeds in 4 cups of water. Inhale.

7. Swellings
Apply a compress of damp; crushed coriander leaves to the swelling.
Drink a coriander tea infusion made with 1 tsp of seeds and 1 cup of hot water.

8. Other uses
Coriander is used in cooking a variety of recipes. The powdered seeds can be added to vegetables while cooking. A paste or chutney containing coriander is used as an appetizer before meals. To make the chutney, grind a medium bunch of coriander leaves and a small bunch of mint leaves together with a little water, lemon or lime juice and a pinch of salt. For variations, add mango pulp, grated coconut, chopped nuts, natural yoghurt or sour cream. Serve as a sauce with vegetables.

Turmeric - Aurvedic Remedies

Turmeric - Aurvedic Remedies

1. Anaemia
Everyday take a dose of 1 tsp of turmeric juice mixed with honey.

2. Asthma
Boil 1 cup of milk with 1 tsp of turmeric powder. Drink warm.

3. Burns
Mix 1 tsp of turmeric with 1 tsp of aloe gel and apply to burnt area

4. Conjunctivitis  
Mix 1 tbsp of crushed, raw turmeric in 1/3 cup of water. Boil and sieve. 2–3 drops of this mixture may be used in each eye up to 3 times per day.

5. Complexion
Apply a paste of turmeric on the skin before bed, and wash off after a few minutes. In the morning, remove any remaining yellow tinge with a paste of chickpea flour (besan) and oil.

6. Dental problems
Mix 1 tsp of turmeric with ½ tsp of salt. Add mustard oil to make a paste. Rub the teeth and gums with this paste twice daily.

7. Diabetes
½-1 tsp of turmeric should be taken 3 times a day.

8. Diarrhoea
Take ½ tsp of turmeric powder or juice in water, 3 times per day.

9. Pain
Mix 1 tsp of turmeric and 2 tsp of ginger with water to make a paste. Spread over a cloth, place on the affected area and bandage.  Add 1 tsp of turmeric to 1 cup of warm milk and drink before bed.

10. Other uses
In cooking, turmeric acts as a yellow colouring agent. It is an important herb in Hindu rituals. It is also an ingredient in cosmetics as it is beneficial for the skin.

11. Burning turmeric can repel insects. Inhaling the smoke can assist in coughs, asthma and congested nasal passages.