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How to reduce white hair? Could you please suggest me something?
Skin and Hair Disorders
Consultation #23147
1 year ago
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How to reduce white hair? Could you please suggest me something? - #23147

Menaka Swain
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My hair is turning white. I never smoke, never take alcohol. I have tried almost everything to turn them black but nothing work for me. I am 29 years old. I have 70%white hair now.I have used amla juice also.

Age: 29
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Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Due modern lifestyle it’s common. To prevent it. Avoid addiction if any. Regular exercise shirshasan will be beneficial. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Avoid spicy,oily and processed food. Cow ghee nasya daily at bedtime. Tab.Saptamrut lauh 2-0-2 Bhrigraj oil for local application.

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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Turning white hair back to black naturally is a challenge many face, and Ayurveda offers insights that might help. You may be experiencing an imbalance in the body’s doshas, particularly Pitta, which governs transformation and metabolism, including the hair. Moreover, the Agni, or digestive fire, plays a vital role in maintaining hair health.

Let’s consider some practical Ayurvedic remedies and lifestyle changes that could assist you. Firstly, healthy diet is crucial. Incorporate more iron-rich foods such as leafy greens, beetroots and carrots. These help nourish the Rakta dhatu (blood tissue), indirectly influencing hair pigment.

Additionally, try including sesame seeds, which are rich in nutrients that support hair color and strength. You may grind black sesame seeds into a powder and take about 1 to 2 teaspoons with warm water daily, preferably in the morning.

Applying herbal oils can promote healthier hair. Consider massaging your scalp with bhringraj oil, which is traditionally known for improving hair condition. Gently massage the oil into your scalp two to three times a week before bedtime and wash off in the morning.

Since you’re already using amla, you might continue, as it’s beneficial, but ensure it’s part of a holistic routine. Amla in the diet, either raw (if accessible), in powder form with water, or even as hair oil, supports your hair’s health.

It’s also essential to manage lifestyle factors. Stress and inadequate sleep can hinder results, so incorporating yoga or meditation can improve mental balance and reduce stressors. Regular sleep, proper hydration, and managing work-life balance play a supportive role in keeping Pitta in check.

If feasible, restrict excessive consumption of hot, spicy foods, as they can exacerbate Pitta imbalance, which might be attributing to the premature greying.

Implementing these suggestions might not reverse all white hair, but they can help stabilize and possibly reduce further greying. It’s important to note that some genetic factors are hard to reverse solely with natural methods, so setting realistic expectations is vital, and changes might take time before they become noticeable.

If you have any underlying medical conditions or concerns, it’s wise to work alongside a healthcare provider while integrating these suggestions.

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