Dandruff - As per Ayurveda,certain easily available oils help eliminate this condition,since it is essentially brought about by drying of the scalp surface.
Mix one part of lemon juice with two parts of coconut oil and use it for a regular oil massage.The results will show in a couple of weeks. Alternately try mixing up one teaspoon of camphor with equal portions of mustard and coconut oil.The resultant mix is a bit strong smelling but does its job quite effectively.
These are some specific conditions of hair.But Ayurveda also has some generic recommendations that will prevent some or all of these problems to begin with.Of course,we can try to follow a good hair care regime to make sure these problems never cross our path,to begin with.
• Grate some fresh ginger,Mix with honey & place it in a jar.Eat 1 tea spoon everyday.
• Use natural shampoo,studiously avoiding so–called medicated shampoos that may just aggravate your problem,or create one where there is none.
• Use amla (embilica officinalis),(dried gooseberry powder),Shikakai (Acacia concinna),(soapnuts powder) for washing the hair.
• Use medicated oils like 'Arnica oil'.Put oil on the scalp,massage gently in the roots of the hair.
• Maintain a regular bowel movement.
• The diet should contain more green leafy vegetables,salads,milk,fruits & sprouts.Take more proteins,milk,buttermilk,yeast,wheat germ,soybean & vitamin A.
• A mixture of lettuce & spinach juice is good to drink to induce hair growth.It provides all the vitamins you need for a great skin & a healthy scalp.Another good idea is the juice of alfalfa mixed with that of carrot & lettuce.
• 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.
Above all, regular exercise, a strict food diet system and of course, positive thinking helps your mane to glow.