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Can Amla Powder and Coconut Oil Help Reverse My White Hair? - #50285

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Amla powder with coconut oil can really work to convert white hair into black hair answer me please IN Age of 17 I have many white hair

How long have you been noticing white hair?:

- More than 1 year

Have you tried any other treatments for your white hair?:

- No, this is my first attempt

How would you describe your overall stress levels?:

- Moderate, manageable
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BY REGULAR USE IT WILL NATURALLY TURN YOUR GREY HAIRS INTO BLACK

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No it may help to grow new black hairs , but once it gets white you can’t change the colour… apply sesame oil instead coconut… causes of white hairs are vat dosh and pitt dosh…

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Hope you dont have any genetic history of greying of hair 1. Avoid the use of spicy food 2. Avoid stress 3. Drink upto 8 glass of water min. daily 1. Drakshadi Kashayam - 15ml kashayam with 45ml luke warm water, before food in morning and evening 2. Vaidyaratnam Kesaranjini Taila for oiling hair 3. Avipathy churna - 5g with kashayam at evening only 4. Manasamitra vatakam 1 tab at night with milk after food Continue this internal medication for 1 month and starting using Vaidyaratnam Kesaranjini Taila for hair oiling. Avoid using harsh shampoo for hair, use mild hair nourishing shampoo like Kottakal Hair Nourishing Shampoo also avoid using daily.

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Yes u can apply And along with Neeli bhrignamalkam external application Rajwadiprash gold 1tsp with milk Hairich 1tab bd AF Shankha bashma 1tab bd AF u ll get results Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking

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At age of 17 if u are getting white hairs, firstly check the root cause , Tests to be done - - TSH - VT.D - VT. B12 - IRON u can use neelinibhringraj oil for local application on hairs twice a week - use herbal shampoos Oral medicine - 1) tab bhringraj 2 tab twice daily after meal 2) tab amalki 1 tab twice daily after meal 3) Manasmitra vati 1 tab hs at bed time – avoid spicy , fried food

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Yes But will be more effective if you use pure sesame oil And orally you can take Amlaki rasayana 1 tsp with warm water after meals Bringaraja Asava 4-0-4 tsp with warm water

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Only use of one medicine may not show all expected results. ✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Stay Hydrated. Drink buttermilk. Limit dairy intake. Home cooked meal that is a balanced diet. Stress free lifestyle Pranayam : ANULOM VILOM, TRATAK Yoga: SHIRSHASAN, PASHIMOTANASAN, TRIKONASAN. ❌ Dont’s: ❌ Oily and Spicy food. Processed food. Preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles Papad Dried Fish Curd 💊 Medication: 💊 Tab. Lakshadi Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food. Syp.Raktadoshantak 2 tsp twice a day after food. Coconut oil + Neem leaves(few) + Hibiscus flowers(10-15) + Fenugreek seeds (20-30) + Onion Juice/shredded onion. Boil it all together for half n hour on slow flame. Apply this oil twice or thrice a week a night before you have a hair wash. Use 777 shampoo (JK’s Pharma) or G3 Hair shampoo (Abhinav Pharma) whichever is easily available for you. Panchendriya vardhan Tailam. 2 drops in each nostril early in the morning empty stomach. Make the oil lukewarm. If you can get a shiro swedan, shiro pichu and shirodhara procedure done at a panchakarma center near you, you may get excellent results. Keep a watch on your B12 levels as well.

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You can continue that but you will have to include more internal meds and lifestyle changes You should correct your sleep cycle,go to bed early. check for nutritional deficiency like iron, vitamin b12 ,vitamin e Internal meds you can take include ; 1.Bringarajasava - 15ml,twice daily,a/f. 2.Amalaki rasayana - 10g,morning empty stomach. 3.Yashtimadhu churna - 2g with warm milk,once daily. 4.Neelibringadi oil for external application.

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- This combination may slow down further greying and improve hair strength. - It can darken existing hair slightly by enhancing shine and thickness. - However, scientific evidence does not support full reversal of white hair back to black once the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) stop functioning. Better go with: 1.Bhringaraj churna 1/2 tsp twice daily with water after meals 2.Amalaki rasayan 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 3.Saptamrit lauh 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Anu taila- 2 drops in each nostril once daily in the morning 5.Neelibhringadi taila- massage on the scalp twice weekly 3-6 hrs before hair wash WARM REGARDS DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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Amla powder with coconut oil can help nourish the scalp, improve hair quality and may slow further premature greying, but it usually does not permanently convert already white hair back to black. At your age, early greying may be linked to genetics, stress, nutrition, sleep pattern or scalp health. Focus on correcting the root causes: • Balanced diet with good protein, iron and micronutrients • Proper sleep and stress management • Regular scalp oiling and gentle care Internal support may also be needed in some cases, but medicines should be chosen individually. A proper consultation can help identify the cause of premature greying and create a plan to reduce progression and support healthier hair.

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HELLO, Main complaints -premature greying -hair fall 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

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Yes amla taken internally or applied externally has very good effect on skin and hair You have to take internal medicine also Start with Amalaki Rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with warm milk Apply Neelibhringadi oil on scalp twice weekly keep overnight and morning wash with mild herbal shampoo. Avoid direct Sun rays exposure use hat or use umbrella when going out during the day. Avoid processed spicy foods, junk food.

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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 1tsp in warm milk at night 5. Bhringrajasava 10ml-0-10ml in 10 ml water before food. Diet take only: Green gram, rice, ghee, coconut, amla, pomegranate, 1 glass diluted amla juice daily. Soaked almonds 4 daily. Avoid: Spicy, sour, fried food, Tea, coffee, alcohol, Heat styling, chemical dyes. Lifestyle advice Head massage with fingers 10 min daily. 10 min Sarvangasana yoga pose 5 days weekly. Sleep by 10 PM. Cover head in sun. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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