In today's scenario, it is difficult for us to visit salons and spas for any hair treatment. At home, we are so busy in day to day-to-day activities like working from home and household work that we don't get time for hair care. If you are looking for a natural solution for complete hair care, think of Amla or Indian gooseberry.
Amla, an excellent hair tonic, has played a key role in the long, thick, and beautiful hair of Indian women. So now let us see how Amla works for our hair. The best part is that amla can be had as a supplement as well as applied to the hair and scalp for better hair health.
Amla and its Role in Preventing Hair Damage
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Promotes Hair Growth
The vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients present in the amla strengthen hair follicles and stimulate healthy growth. Antioxidants in Amla act on free radicals that cause hair fall.
Antioxidants like Vitamin C in Amla help to reduce oxidative stress which causes hair loss, damage, and premature greying of your hair. That is why Ayurveda suggests Amla in regular food.
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Works on Premature Greying of Hair
Amla helps to enhance your hair’s natural color and renews pigmentation to make it darker. The surplus of vitamin C in Amla helps to prevent premature greying.
According to Ayurveda, Amla is an excellent natural coolant pacifying pitta which causes premature greying of your hair. Hence it is used in natural hair dyes and oils.
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Acts on Dandruff and Scalp Problems
Amla has antifungal and anti-microbial properties. Thus, it acts on dandruff and other fungal infections. The cooling effect of Amla helps to relieve redness, irritation and itching in the scalp.
Amla improves blood circulation around your scalp. Vitamin C and other antioxidants in Amla help for the regeneration of skin cells. This promotes a healthy scalp, thereby minimizing dandruff.
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Your Natural Hair Conditioner
When used as a hair rinse, Amla nourishes, conditions and adds amazing shine and texture to your hair. It also contains calcium, which promotes healthier hair.
Amla contains essential fatty acids, and acts on hair follicles, giving your hair strength, thickness and luster. Tannins in Amla help to protect your hair from heat damage.
Thus Amla also known in Ayurveda as Vayasthathat means anti-aging is a very potent and effective hair tonic. Amla is the chief ingredient in moha: Herbal shampoo of Charak Pharma. To get the most benefit out of it you can use it along with moha: 5 in 1 hair oil & moha: hair serum. These three together form the Hair essential kit of Charak Pharma.
So you must use Amla to have beautiful and healthy hair. Be healthy and stay safe.