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Grey hair issue - #20849

PRABHAT DHAKA
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I'm 32 and on my head only white hairs are there approx 95% please suggest some diet or yoga or medicine that change my grey hair to proper black hairs Please help me Is it reversible Please help.

Age: 32
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Dr. Roopini N R
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
5

well for one we cant promise its reversal but we can try and help so for that i would advise you to avoid sour foods, do nadi shuddi pranayama , take arogyavardhini vati in dose of 1-1-1 for 6 months get shiropichu (therapy that stimulates follicles and helps in reducing stress) with neelibhringadi taila done for 5 days each month and rest of the days you can yourself massage the same oil to your scalp leave it for 1 hour and wash off with mild shampoo (lal’s hibiscus shampoo preferred)

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Premature greying suggests Pitta-Vata imbalance, weak liver function, nutritional deficiencies, or hereditary factors. we need to focus on internal healing, diet, and stress management along with external care. Amla (Indian Gooseberry) Powder – Take ½ tsp daily with warm water to nourish hair from within. Ashwagandha -1/2 tsp with warm milk at night Triphala (½ tsp at bedtime) Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta) Juice or Powder –take with buttermilk or warm water.

Eat black sesame seeds + jaggery (1 tsp daily). Drink fresh Amla juice or consume raw Amla daily. Include ghee, soaked almonds, walnuts, dates, and coconut in your diet. Avoid spicy, fermented, and processed foods, as they worsen Pitta. Henna + Indigo Powder – Natural remedy for greying (if you want to darken the hair naturally). Rinse hair with black tea or curry leaf water.

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Dr. Sneha Hampiholi
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago

Avoid pickles, vinegar and other spicy and sour foods. You can practice head tapping twice a day. Anu taila 2-4 drops in each nostrils after brushing every morning.

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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Shirodhara will be helpful It can be done in any panchkarma centre Bhringaraj tailam to apply at hair Aswagandha leham two spoons with warm milk two times a day

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Dr.
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
5

Hi Prabhat White hair happens due to nutritional deficiencies, stress, malabsorption , untime food intake, excessive intake of Sugar, maida , fried food , lack of exercise , Hereditary etc.

It’s advisable to get a blood check-up and thyroid profile done.

Simple Steps to Follow (Consistency is the Key factor)

Balanced Nutrition – Ensure adequate protein, iron, and vitamins in your diet.

Hydration – Drink plenty of water

Amla (Indian Gooseberry) – Eat 1 fresh amla daily or drink amla juice

Methi (Fenugreek) Seeds – Soak 1 tsp methi seeds overnight, chew them in the morning.

Soaked Nuts & Seeds – Eat soaked almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, and pumpkin seeds daily for omega-3 fatty acids and biotin.

Aloe Vera Juice – Drink 20-30 ml of fresh aloe vera juice on an empty stomach .

Curry Leaves – Chew 5-7 curry leaves daily

Sesame & Black Seeds – Take 1 tsp sesame seeds or black seeds daily for essential minerals

Moringa Leaves – Drink moringa leaf tea or powder with warm water .

Bhringraj Powder or Juice – Consume 1 tsp bhringraj powder with warm water daily to strengthen hair .

Do regular Yoga, Pranayama and other physical activities

Triphala Powder – Take 1 tsp triphala powder at night with warm water for better digestion

Externally

Oil Massage – Massage your scalp with coconut oil, castor oil, or Yasthi madhu thaila to improve blood circulation and strengthen roots.

Aloe Vera Gel – Apply fresh aloe vera gel to your scalp, leave it for 30 minutes, then rinse. It helps in reducing dandruff and soothing the scalp.

Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds – Soak 2 tbsp methi seeds overnight, grind them into a paste, apply to the scalp, leave for 30 minutes, then rinse. It strengthens hair follicles.

Amla (Indian Gooseberry) – Mix amla powder with coconut oil, apply to the scalp, and wash after an hour. Amla is rich in vitamin C and promotes hair growth.

Hibiscus Flower – Blend hibiscus flowers with coconut oil to make a hair mask. It nourishes the scalp and reduces hair fall.

Neem Leaves – Boil neem leaves, cool the water, and use it to rinse your hair. It helps with scalp infections and dandruff.

Contact us for customised diet chart and medications

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
5

Amla juice 15ml. Twice daily before food with water Bhringraj tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Bhringraj oil for Massage on scalp twice weekly This helps slowing down greying process Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water also to add

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Dr. Yogendra Prakash
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Syp. Amla + alovera 10ml each intake morning and evening Neelibhrangraj tail external application on hair Tab. Triphala 2-0-2 Tab. Saptamrit loh 1-0-1

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Dr. Manasi Gandhi
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Hello. Greying of hair main cause is salty oily sour foods like farsan, chips, chinese , milk +good/fruit, late night outs, day sleep.Have milk , ghee, green vegetables and seadonal fruits. Under ayurvedic doctor do virechan and basti panchakarma. For 15 days take Paripathadi kadha 15 ml +15 ml warm water after lunch and dinner . Sariva manjishtha ghana 2 tabs 2 times a day. Apply keshkrushnikaran oil of SDM Futhet needs follow up. Do yoga and meditation.

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Dr. Sweta Gupta
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago

Apply Bringraj/ mahabringraj oil on scalp and 2 drops as nasal drop early morning One tsp of trifladi grit empty stomach. Tab sanjivani vati 2-0-2 mid of meal. Add nashimha rasyan after one week of above medicine.

Go early to bed as sleeping late aggregate your pitta elements which is the major factor involved. Avoid spicy vinegar based items. Avoid hair dyes instead apply natural heena . (It may reverse your greying of hairs if not please contact to vaidya with further prakriti(your body type) and nidan assessment (cause)

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Dr. Meenakshi
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
1 year ago
5

Hello… Actually it depends on hereditary also depends on lifestyle…

But Ayurveda may help you, 1) Capsule Hairrich… Daily 1 cap 2 times a day 2) Neeli bhringaraja taila… Hair oil 3)Capsule Immunedge… Daily 1 cap… 👍

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Dr. Vinayak Kamble
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Hi … prabhat this is Dr.Vinayak Basically your problem is highlighted under Palitya roga .

Rx First you should proceed with sadyo Virechana After it complicated then Nimbadi vati twice a day Bringharaj taila for local application Brahmi vati twice a day

Yoga : shitali and shitkari pranayama

Avoid spicy foods non veg and masala items for while

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Dr. Nayan Khekade
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago

Avoid processed foods, refined sugars, excessive caffeine, alcohol, smoking, and too much chemical treatments on the hair.

1. Brahmi powder 1 teaspoon mixed with warm milk, taken once a day. 2. Bhringraj Oil 2-3 teaspoons, massaged into the scalp twice a week. 3. Curry Leaves Fresh leaves 10–12 leaves daily chewed directly.

A diet rich in Vitamin C (amla), antioxidants (pomegranate), and omega-3s (salmon, walnuts), along with yoga practices like pranayama, bhramari, and head massage, can help prevent and reduce grey hair.

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Dr. Nisha Bisht
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Mix Amla oil + Brahmi oil + Coconut oil

a.Warm slightly and massage into scalp 2–3 times per week b. Neelibhringadi Tailam (Classical formula) #Excellent for scalp nourishment Apply overnight or 1 hour before bath

c. Hair Mask (Weekly)

Ingredients: Amla powder – 1 tbsp,Brahmi powder – 1 tbsp Bhringraj powder – 1 tbsp

*Triphala Juice or Churna (powder) Dose: 10–20 ml juice daily on empty stomach or 1 tsp powder with warm water

*Bhringraj :Promotes black hair regrowth.(Capsules or churna) Dose: 1–2 capsules daily after meals or 1 tsp powder c. Brahmi -(Capsules, tea, or churna) Dose: 1 capsule or 1/2 tsp powder with warm milk at bedtime Apply- Bhringraj Oil-Mix with Amla oil + Brahmi oil + Coconut oil (Warm slightly and massage into scalp 2–3 times per week) b. Neelibhringadi Tailam

3. Diet According to Ayurved Include:

Amla (raw or juice)

Curry leaves (daily)

Black sesame seeds (1 tsp daily)

Dates, raisins

Ghee (clarified butter)

Seasonal fruits, green vegetables

Moong dal, barley, old rice Avoid:

Spicy, oily, fried food

Too much tea/coffee

Alcohol and smoking

Stress and late-night sleeping

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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Having a significant amount of grey hair at 32 can be concerning. Now, in Ayurveda, graying hair is linked with dosha imbalances, particularly Pitta dosha. While reversal is a bit complex and varies among individuals, you can aim for improvement with some time-tested ayurvedic measures. So let’s dive into some steps you might find helpful.

Start with your diet, since it’s fundamental in Ayurvedic principles. Opt for foods that balance Pitta like sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes. Include more fresh green vegetables, whole grains, and seeds. Try to have amla (Indian gooseberry) regularly as it is well-known in Ayurveda for nourishing hair. You can take it raw, as juice, or a part of triphala churna.

It’s also valuable to reduce caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods, as these can aggravate Pitta. Hydration is a key; ensure you drink enough water to flush out toxins from your system.

Consider practicing yoga and pranayama—yogic breathing can help a lot in managing stress, a potential culprit behind greying. Among yoga postures, focus on Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) and Parvatasana (mountain pose), which may strengthen hair health.

Ayurvedic herbs like Bhringraj and Brahmi are also beneficial. You could try Bhringraj oil for scalp massage before showering,_once or twice a week. Daily scalp massage gently with fingertips can enhance circulation.

Try to establish a regular sleep pattern too, as rest is a restorative process. Remember, don’t trust in quick fixes; patience and persistence are your best allies in wellness pursuits. Additionally, evaluate your stress levels, since chronic stress can exacerbate greying.

Before starting any herbal supplements, it’s best to consult with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or suffer from any medical conditions. They can give advice further by tailoring suggestions to fit your individual constitution. Reversing gray hair can often slow, but with consistency and holistic approach, you can support overall healthier hair.

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