Natural Treatment for Premature Graying of Hair

Causes of Premature Graying of Hair

• Faulty diet and mental worries are the 2 major causes.
• Lack of Vitamins, iron, iodine and copper in the daily diet.
• Mental worries, failures, jealousy, fear and anxiety interfere with the supply of vital nutrients necessary for healthy hair.
• Unclean scalp, using hair dyes in the initial stages of graying.
• Drying hair with electric dryers.
• Diseases like chronic constipation, anemia, sinusitis, chronic cold.
• Heredity and use of factory made hair oils are other factors.

Home remedies for Premature Graying of Hair

• About 10 milligram of pantothenic acid, 100 gram of para-aminobenzoic acid and 2000 milligram of inositol (belonging to Vitamin B group) should be included in the diet.
• Liver, wheat germ and yeast are the best sources.
• Drinking a liter of yogurt with a Tablespoon of yeast before each meal is an excellent remedy for prevention and treatment of premature graying.
• Addition of iron and iodine present in seafood, carrots and bananas maintains the health of the hair.
• Indian gooseberry is a valuable hair tonic for premature graying. Pieces of the fruit should be dried and boiled in coconut oil till they are charred. Use the darkish oil to prevent graying.
• Massage the scalp with 1 teaspoon Indian gooseberry juice mixed with 1 teaspoon almond oil and a few drops lime juice every night. Soak dried Indian gooseberry pieces overnight and use the water for last rinse while washing hair.
• Butter from cow’s milk is very beneficial. Massage a little into the hair roots twice a week and consume a little.
• Liberal intake of curry leaves prevents premature graying. Boil the leaves in coconut oil to make excellent hair oil. It brings back hair pigmentation.
• Oil prepared from ribbed gourd is another effective remedy. Pieces of the vegetable should be dried, soaked in coconut oil for 3-4 days and boiled till a black residue is left. The oil should be massaged into the hair.
• Paste of henna leaves boiled in coconut oil can be used as hair dye. Only the paste can also be applied to the hair for few hours and then washed off. Or wash hair with concentrated tea extracts twice a week to color hair.

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