Home Remedies for Dandruff
We all are aware of the problem of dandruff. Dandruff in small amounts do not bother us. But when shiny silvery scales starts falling like snow-flakes, we all get worried. Dandruff occurs due to excessive drying of the scalp. There can be various reasons for this. It could be hereditary or acquired. Pollution, dirt and improper hair care and rough chemicals cause dandruff. Stress and tension, low energy, wrong food, heavy medication and an overall poor health can also cause dandruff.
Remedies
Dandruff has no immediate or permanent solution and can only be stopped by taking good care of one’s hair and scalp over a period of time. However, a few common things can help reduce dandruff.
Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds prove to be an effective way to stop dandruff. Apply a paste of two spoons of fenugreek seeds to the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash it off with shikakai or a mild shampoo. The effect appears from the first application itself.
Lime
Applying lime juice to the scalp not only reduces dandruff, but it also gives a shine to the hair. One teaspoon of lime juice is to be massaged to the scalp. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo after 30 minutes.
Beet
Applying beet root juice to the hair not only removes dandruff but it also gives a lovely natural burgundy colour to the hairs. Pieces of beet are to be boiled in water. This water is to be massaged into the scalp and left for one hour before washing.
Snake gourd
The juice of snake gourd, though and uncommon one, is a good remedy for dandruff. Juice of snake gourd is to be applied to the scalp and hair using finger tips. Leave for an hour and wash off with shikakai.
Apart from these, a regular care of the hair is an absolute requirement. One must massage one’s scalp with hot oil at least twice a week and leave it overnight. Regular cleaning of the hair and scalp, eating healthy food and drinking lots of water is also an essential requirement for healthy scalp and hair. If the problem still persists, one must visit a doctor immediately.
