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Help for My 12-Year-Old's Gray Hair
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Help for My 12-Year-Old's Gray Hair - #38649

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My 12 year old has lots of gray how can I cure this or reverse this pls let me know am helpless, he eats a good diet even takes vitamins

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Hello I can understand your concern seeing premature greying in a young child can be distressing for any parent. But don’t worry we are here to help you out 😊

✅Ayurvedic Treatment Plan

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Amla powder – 1 tsp daily with honey or warm water in the morning.

2 Bhringraj Capsule – 1 capsule twice daily after food; promotes natural hair color and strengthens roots.

3 Narasimha Rasayana – 1 tsp daily for Rasayana (rejuvenation) and immunity.

4 Jeevamrutham – 1 tsp at night with lukewarm water for hair nourishment

✅EXTERNAL CARE

Neelibringadi Taila – Gentle scalp massage 3–4 times weekly before bath; improves circulation and strengthens melanin.

Amla hair mask – Mix Amla powder with coconut milk and apply for 20 minutes weekly.

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE ADVICE

Include Amla, sesame seeds, curry leaves, dates, jaggery, ghee, coconut, and almonds in diet.

Draksha (Raisins soaked overnight) – 10–12 black raisins daily morning; nourishes liver and purifies blood.

Avoid junk, spicy, sour, salty, and fried foods, which aggravate Pitta.

Use copper water (store drinking water overnight in a copper vessel).

Ensure adequate sleep and reduced screen exposure — mental stress can also worsen greying.

At 12 years, the condition can often be controlled and reversed partially with consistent Ayurvedic treatment over 3–6 months.

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Premature greying at this young age suggest pitta vata imbalance with liver function, nutritional deficiencies, or hereditary factors We need to focus on both external and internal Healing diet and stress management Take Amla powder+ Brahmi powder + bringaraja powder + take half teaspoon daily with warm water Ashwagandha churna-half teaspoon with warm milk at night Triphala churna-1 teaspoon with warm water at night Take curry, loose juice or powder along with warm milk or butter milk Eat black sesame seeds along with jaggery daily Drink fresh Amla juice daily Include ghee almonds, walnuts, dates, and Coconut in your diet Avoid spicy fermented and process food as they worsen pitta Henna + indigo powder -you can use it as a natural remedy for greying if you want to darken your hair naturally Apply Neelabringadi taila over scalp and lightly massage in circular motion weekly three times

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HELLO,

Premature greying is mainly due to pitta-vata imbalance, digestive fire weakness, and rakta-majja dhatu depletion common causes= stress, irregular diet, excessivesaltyspicy food, or hereditary factors

GENERALPRINCIPLES

1) BALANCE PITTA AND VATA 2) NOURISHTISSUES 3) IMPROVE AGNI -AVOID TRIGGERS= excess salt, sour, fried, spicy foods, latejgihts, and stress

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp daily with milk powerful rasayana

2) BRINGARAJ CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water or honey daily

3) TRIPHALA CHURNA = 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime

4) RASSINS SOAKED OVERIGHT= 5-10 each morning for pitta abalace

5) COW’S GHEE = 1 tsp daily in warm milk for internal lubrication

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1) HAIR OIL = 3-4 TIMES/WEEK USE= NEELIBRINGADI TAILA =massage gently and leave overnight if possible

2) HEAD MASSAGE= calms mind, reduces stress, improve scalp nourishment

3) HAIR WASH= use herbal powders instead of harsh shampoos -shikakai, reetha, amla powder mix

DIET -milk, ghee, almonds (soaked), black sesame seeds, fresh fruits especially amla, green leafy vegetables

AVOID -junk ,carbonated drinks, too much salt/spice, excessive heat exposure -Hydration= plenty of water, + amla juice or tender coconut water

LIFESTYLE AND DAILY ROUTINE -early bedtime by 10 pm -reduce screen time -daily gentle head massage -breathing practices=anulom vilom, sheetali -stay calm, encourage a stress free environment

REJUVENATION THERAPY

1) NARASIMHA RASAYANA= 1 tsp twice daily excellent for hair and overall nourishment

2) AMLA JUICE= 20 ml daily in mroning

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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HELLO, I recommend the following treatment plan for your son. Treatment - 1.Black sesame seed powder -100 gm Bhringraj churna -100 gm Amalaki rasayan -200 gms Mukta shukti-10 gms Tankan bhasma- 10 gms Mix all the medicines and make 90 doses. Take in the morning and evening before meal with water. 2. Badam Rogan oil - 2-2 drops in each nostril either in the morning empty stomach or at bedtime. 3. For hair growth - Castor oil mixed with coconut oil- Apply on the hair and massage gently.Use twice a week. 4. For hair blackening- Use mahabhringraj oil - Gently massage on scalp twice a week.

Diet- .Eat antioxidant and vitamin c,E rich diet . .Eat amla, spinach,dates, soaked and peeled almonds. .Avoid fast food, oily food. Yoga- Anulomvilom,Adhomukhashavasan, Uttanasan Lifestyle modifications - .Take atleast 7 hours of sound sleep. .Stress management -Through meditation walking journaling gardening

Follow these and you will get results. REVIEW AFTER 1 MONTH. Regards, Dr. Anupriya

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1.Amalaki rasayan 1 tsp with warm water empty stomach in the morning 2.Bhringrajasava 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily 3.Neelibhringadi oil-massage on the scalp twice weekly before headwash 4.Anu taila-2 drops in each nostril once daily

Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Avoid excessive spicy, salty, and sour foods which aggravate Pitta. - Include ghee, dates, almonds, sesame seeds, and coconut in the diet. - Ensure adequate sleep and stress reduction—even children can be affected by emotional stress. - Use natural shampoos (e.g., Shikakai, Reetha) and avoid harsh chemicals.

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HELLO,

Main complaints -premature greying

this indicates an imbalance mainly in Pitta and Vata doshas, possibly with weak Rasa dhatu(plasma), Rakta dhatu(blood), and Asthi dhatu(bones, which support hair/nails)

DOSHA INVOLVEMENT

PITTA- governs heat, metabolism , when aggravated, burns melanin->premature greying

VATA- thin, falling hair

KAPHA- nourishment, strength, deficiency-> weak roots, oily hair, lack of luster

TREATMENT SHOULD BE FOCUSED TO -to stop hair fall -reverse/slow premature greying -thicken and volumize hair -repair frizzy hair -rejuvinate scalp and nervous system -correct internal imbalances(vata-pitta) -prevent further damage and relapse

START INTERNALLY WITH

1) KESHYA RASAYANA GHRITA - 1/2 tsp with milk in morning empty stomach for 3-4 months =deep rejuvinator for hair, brain, eyes, balances vata-pitta BRAND= Arya Vaidya sala/ vaidyaratnam

2)LOHA BHASMA + NARIKEL LAVAN -loha bhasma- 125 mg+ nairkela lavana- 250 mg take with honey+ ghee once daily after breakfast for 40 days =powerful rejuvination combo for very early greying, rich in iron, balances pitta

3)CHYAWANPRASHA SPECIAL(high amla content) -1 tsp with warm milk daily morning for 12 months =deep rejuvenation, improves immunity, hair growth, pigmentation (BRAND SUGGESTION= AVP dhanwantharam chyawanprasha or Nagarjuna chyawanprasha(with Swarna bhasma)

4)SWARNA MAKSHIK BHASMA -125 mg with amla juice or honey for 2 months =addressess deep rasa/rakta dhatu problems linked to early greying

5)KESYA KALPA CAPSULES -1 cap twice daily after meals for 3 months =bends of rasayana+ anti greying herbs like prashnaparni, Ashoka, bringaraj

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

1) KANJUNNYADI KERA TAILA( AVS KOTTAKKAL BRAND) -warm slightly, apply to scalp and hair leave overnight =powerful Kerala medicated oil, anti greying, dandruff removal, anti fall, scalp rejuvinator

2) KAYYUNYADI TAILA -alternate with above oil thrice/week =used in severe greying and scalp dryness, nourishes hair roots

SHAMPOO SUGGESTIONS

DIVYA KESH KANTI ADVANCED(patanjali)= strong herbal shampoo with anti-greying and anti fall ingredients

TRICHUP HERBAL SHAMPOO(VASU)= with keratin + herbal blend =reduces dandruff

KOTTAKAL NEELIBHRINGADI SHAMPOO= gentle but nourishes follicles deeply

FOR STRESS- take MANAS MITRA VATAKAM(avs or Arya Vaidya pharmacy)- 1 tab at bedtime with warm milk for 1 month =used for hair greying/fall due to mental stress, insomnia

NASYA THERAPY- instill 2 drops of keshya taila in each nostril daily in morning =improve hair and brain health

DIET MODIFICATIONS -include Amla, curry leaves, black sesame seeds- 1 tsp/day -cow ghee 1 tsp/day -pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts -millets ragi, jowar -fresh fruits, leafy greens -moong dal, rice, old wheat

AVOID -spicy, sour fermented foods -oily, junk, packaged foods -tea, coffee, alcohol -excesssive salt or sugar

START YOUR DAY WITH SOAKED RAISINS AND ALMONDS, WARM WATER WITH LEMON AND HONEY

LIFESTYLE AND YOGA -SARVANGASANA= improves scalp blood flow -ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA = enhances nutrients delivery to follicles -SHASHANKASANA= calms stress -PRANAYAM= balances vata and pitta reduces stress

ROUTINE TIPS -sleep early by 10 pm -avoid excessive screen time -oil scalp before sleeping -use wooden comb(avoid plastic)

EXPECTED RESULTS TIMELINE

1 MONTH- Reduction in hairfall, frizz control, reduce dandruff 3 MONTHS- stronger roots, less breakage, new baby hair 6+ MONTHS= slowed greying, better volume and texture

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Start with - 1. Swamla Compound (Gold) 1tsp empty stomach daily with lukewarm milk 2. Neelibhringadi Oil for Local application (Gently massage the scalp with 10ml of oil for 4-5 minutes, then keep it for 30 minutes and then wash with soft shampoo) Do this twice a week 3. Nasya with Shadbindu Taila, 2 drops in each nostril in Morning and Evening daily for 3 months. 4. Ashwagandha powder ½tsp in warm milk at night 5. Bhringrajasava 10ml-0-10ml in 10 ml water before food.

Avoid spicy oily salty food items. Avoid packaged food canned soda containing synthetic sugar.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Start with Bhringraj ghanvati 1-0-0 after food with water Amalaki rasayan 1-0-0 after food with water Mix castor oil+ extra virgin coconut oil on scalp once weekly keep overnight and wash in the morning with mild herbal shampoo Massage Mahabhringraj hair oil once weekly on scalp Avoid processed spicy food, street food, junk food. Include fresh green vegetables in diet Have seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruits in your diet. Avoid direct Sun rays exposure use hat when going out during the day.

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Premature graying in children can often be linked to genetic factors, but Ayurveda provides some useful remedies to help address this imbalance. In Ayurvedic terms, premature graying can be an indication of an imbalance in your child’s Pitta dosha. Here’s what you can do.

First, adjust the diet to ensure its more Pitta pacifying. This includes reducing intake of spicy, fried, and overly salty foods. Encourage more cooling, sweet, and hydrating foods. Include naturally cooling foods like cucumber, cilantro, and coconut.

Indian gooseberry, or Amla, is an excellent source for supporting hair health. It can be taken as a juice or in powdered form, mixed with water, daily. It not only helps balance the doshas but also provides vitamin C, which can be beneficial for hair pigmentation.

Stress can also impact hair health, and children are not immune to this. Ensure plenty of rest and relaxation, focusing on calming activities like yoga or meditation which are suitable for children, can be very beneficial.

External applications can also play a role. Coconut oil, mixed with a small amount of almond oil and a few drops of Bhringraj oil (available in Ayurvedic stores), can be gently massaged into the scalp. This should be done at least twice a week. It can nourish the hair from the root, promoting healthier hair growth and possibly restoring its natural color over time.

Please make sure he’s getting a good amount of sunlight regularly—it helps in the natural synthesis of Vitamin D, which plays a role in hair health. While you mentioned a good diet and vitamins, consider having his B12, D vitamin levels checked by a healthcare provider to ensure he’s not deficient, as these can be related to premature graying.

If symptoms persist, it may be a problem that goes beyond lifestyle and diet. In that case, consulting a healthcare professional directly for comprehensive evaluation and advice would be the best course of action.

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Take amalaki rasayana 1tab bd,shankavati 1tab bd, rajwadiprash gold 1tsp with milk,neeli bhrignamalkam external application enough

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What you can do is make paste of Amla to that add pure sesame oil and boil until it turns black then use as hair oil - it acts as natural hair colour Bringaraja asava 10-0-10 ml Amlaki rasayana 1/2 tsp with warm milk

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Gray hair in a child can be concerning, but it’s important to consider the underlying factors causing this. In Siddha-Ayurveda, premature graying is often linked to an imbalance in the pitta dosha or stress in the body, which affects the quality of the dhatus (tissue systems), particularly asthi dhatu (bone tissue). Considering his diet and lifestyle might be largely suitable, there are still specific Ayurvedic approaches you can try to address this issue.

First, consider improving his digestive fire (agni) through certain dietary practices. Start with including more cooling foods in his diet like cucumbers, melons, and leafy greens that naturally balance pitta dosha. Avoid ingredients that intensify pitta, such as spicy foods, excessive salt, and processed foods or junk food. Encourage him to drink herbal teas like Brahmi or Tulsi, as they can soothe the body and mind.

Secondly, daily oil massages (abhyanga) with cool oil, like bhringraj or amla oil, applied directly to the scalp could help. These oils support hair pigmentation and foster strong, healthy hair. Massaging oil gently into his scalp and leaving it on for at least 30 minutes before washing can be beneficial.

Additionally, practice keeping a relaxed mind by encouraging yoga or breathing exercises (like pranayama) could be crucial. These activities are known to reduce stress levels that may affect hair health, and general well-being.

Finally, While these can be helpful steps, it’s essential to rule out any underlying medical causes for the gray hair, such as hormonal imbalances or genetic factors. If the issue persists or seems severe, consulting with a healthcare professional for further insight would be wise. Taking such measures combines ancient insights and modern understanding to provide a balanced approach towards health.

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