Ingredients:

• Six tablespoons of dried neem powder.
• Water, as required.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes.

Directions of Use:

• Mix the neem powder in water to make a smooth paste.
• Apply the neem paste on the scalp and hair thoroughly.
• Gently massage the scalp.
• Leave it on for 30 minutes.
• Wash off with a mild herbal shampoo.

Frequency of Use: Thrice a week.

5. Reetha Ayurvedic Treatment for Hair Loss:

Reetha is another popular ingredient of Ayurveda used as a hair wash for centuries. This cleanses the scalp and hair of grease, dirt, and other pollutants, effectively making them clean and healthy. It makes the scalp healthy and boosts blood circulation, thus promoting hair growth. It also makes the hair smooth, silky, and shiny. This is also very gentle, so it can be used as a regular hair wash without worrying about depleting the natural oils on the scalp.

Ingredients:

• A quarter cup of reetha or soap nuts.
• Two cups of water.

Preparation Time: 40 minutes.

Directions of Use:

• Crush the soap nuts and soak them in warm water.
• Leave it overnight.
• In the morning, boil the mixture for 10-15 minutes.
• Let is cool.
• Strain it and collect the water.
• Use this water to wash your hair by pouring the water on the scalp and gently rubbing the scalp.
• Massage the scalp until it forms a slight lather.
• Wash off with fresh water.
• Repeat if required.

Frequency of Use: Thrice a week or alternate days as a regular hair wash.

6. Amla:

Amla is rich in vitamin C, iron, fatty acids, carotene, gallic acid, and antioxidants. It is a widely used hair care ingredient in Ayurveda for treating hair loss and premature greying. The fatty acids nourish and strengthen the hair follicles and hair, which combats hair fall. The iron, carotene, antioxidants, and gallic acid help in deep cleansing the scalp and roots of the hair, and stimulating blood circulation on the scalp. This helps in promoting hair growth effectively. Amla also helps in treating scalp conditions like dandruff, itchy, and scaly scalp, etc.