Ayurveda and Hair Loss

Ayurveda treats hair as a byproduct of bone building. Practitioners adopt the view that substances which form the skeleton are responsible for the hair growth as well. Furthermore, Ayurveda assume that early hair loss depends on the body type and the dosha balance. There are three types of dosha - Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Pitta individuals usually loose their hair at early age or have prematurely thin hair.

In Ayurveda, hair loss treatment is based on a balanced combination of diet, meditation, yoga, breathing, oil massages, herbs and aromatherapy. Ayurveda practitioners prescribe the following recipes which help in reducing pitta and preserving the hair health and strength:

• Combine one tablespoon of aloe vera gel with a pinch of cumin. Take the combination three times a day for at least three months. Instead, you can drink 1/3 cup of aloe vera juice.
•  Make herbal mixture of dashamoola (5 parts), bhringaraj (4 parts) and jatamamsi (3 pats). Put 1/2 teaspoon of this combination into a cup of goat’s milk and heat to boiling. Drink every night at bedtime for at least 3 months.     

Ayurvedic diet recommends taking a handful of white sesame seeds and some yogurt (separately) every day. These foods are rich in calcium and magnesium – for instance, one handful of sesame seeds contains 1,200 mg of both minerals. Combine this diet with the following Ayurvedic anti-stress tea: mix 1/2 teaspoon of jatamamsi and 1/2 teaspoon brahmi; steep the mixture with a cup of hot water. Take 2 or 3 cups of the tea daily to relive the stress which might cause hair loss.

You can also try an oil massage with coconut oil: rub it on your head and on the soles of your feet every day at bedtime. Alternatively, you can use vitamin E oil, brahmi or bhringaraj oil. These natural products are also helpful in preventing and delaying the hair loss process. Apple cider juice is another effective remedy for hair loss: rinse your scull with a mixture of apple cider vinegar (1 part) and sage tea (1 part) every day at bedtime for at least 6 months. This remedy strengthens the hair and helps facilitates hair growth.