Curd (dahi) with its acidic and conditioning properties helps fight dandruff.
Ferment a small amount of curd (enough to cover your scalp) for two days. Apply it and keep it for one hour. Wash it off with a mild shampoo. Do this at least twice a week.
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Regular henna (mehndi) application has been followed for centuries and has been known for decreasing dandruff. It has curative as well as conditioning properties.
Mix henna, amla, tea powder, lemon juice in curd. Add a few drops of hair oil. Keep aside for 10-12hrs. Apply on your hair and leave it for an hour. Wash it off with a shampoo.
Aloe vera gel contains healing, antibacterial and antifungal elements properties.
Applying fresh aloe vera gel on scalp is another way of keeping your dandruff at bay. Keep the gel on for 30min. Wash your hair with an aloe vera based shampoo.
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Fenugreek (methi) is an herb that is readily available in our kitchen. It has anti-fungal and scalp soothing properties.
Soak fenugreek seeds overnight in water and grind to a fine paste. Apply this paste on the scalp for 30 to 45 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo.
Gram flour is an effective cleansing agent. It removes the dirt and is handy for dandruff remedy.
Apply gram flour mixed with curd on your scalp. Rinse after 20-30min.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well, it can keep your dandruff away too!
It has anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Make a paste of equal quantity of apple and orange and apply on the scalp. Wash your hair after 20-30min with a shampoo.
Neem leaves with their anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties is highly effective in controlling dandruff.
Boil neem leaves in water and use this water to rinse hair.
Basil leaves (Tulsi) has been used since ages for its healing properties.
Make a paste of tulsi leaves and amla powder mixed with water. Massage on the scalp. Let it remain for half an hour. Wash the hair with water.
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Fresh lime juice, your favourite summer drink doubles up as dandruff-basher as well The acid in lime scrubs out the dead cells and helps cure dandruff.
Add a tablespoon of fresh lime juice in the water in your last rinse when you wash your hair.
Ginger root and beetroot, two salient features of many a classic dish can also do wonders for your hair!
Grind ginger root and beetroot to make a paste. Every night the hair must be massaged with this paste. Rinse in the morning. It helps control dandruff effectively in about 4 to 5 nights.
Dandruff can be prevented by washing your hair regularly or at every alternate day. This can help you to get rid of dandruff. Choose a home remedy for dandruff, which suits you and use it constantly to treat dandruff. I am sure once you try, you would love these natural home remedies.
Foods that Help Prevent Dandruff
1. Fresh Produce
Some nutritionists point out that since green vegetables and fresh fruits are high in a range of antioxidants, as well as minerals that encourage hair, skin and nail growth, a green diet can be good for preventing dandruff. Try to get a mix of vegetables and fruits that provide you with all of what is recommended for your daily diet.
2. Fish Oils
Fish oil has an effect on the texture or overall makeup of your skin. It can prevent the skin from excessively drying out, helping to limit dandruff. Fish oil now comes in easy supplements that you can take if you are not looking to cook up a flounder every night.
3. Non-Dairy Substitutes
Some food scientists are reporting that dairy foods are not great for people with a lot of dandruff. The combination of fats and other elements in whole milk and cheeses can intensify a dandruff condition. Try skim milk and non-dairy diet foods and see if it helps to clear up your dandruff situation.
4. Anything with Vitamin B
The vitamin complex known as vitamin B helps to provide the right conditions for healthy skin. This essential nutrient can be found in a range of foods, including some of the same fruits and vegetables that nutritionists would generally recommend for your daily meals.
5. Lean Proteins
According to some experts, in order to minimize dandruff, you want to get plenty of protein, which helps to build hair and skin, without a lot of the fat in red meats and other classic proteins. Examples of leaner proteins include fish, lean wild meats like elk or deer, and nonmeat proteins like eggs, beans and nuts. Finding good game protein choices is more than just a dandruff cure; it’s part of what a lot of health minded shoppers do every day. Put this strategy to use in your shopping cart, and you’ll be combating your dandruff situation, as well as contributing to better heart health and overall fitness.
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Dr. NS Rajesh Kumar, BHMS, CFN MSc (DFSM)
Homeopathic medical officer in Holistic Medicine & Stress Research Institute, Medical College, Trivandrum.
Email : rajeshdr6600@gmail.com
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