Today we talk about premature graying of hair. Premature gray hair is a very common problem faced by today's young generation. The hair has a tendency to lose its natural colour with advancing age and turn gray but premature graying is a morbid condition and it makes even the young look older. The hair is an appendage of the skin. It is composed of the same kinds of cells as are found in the outer layer of the skin, which is known as the epidermis. Hair grows from hair follicles which are deep recesses in the epidermis. The sebaceous glands of the scalp secrete an oily substance called sebum, which is the source of nutrition, luster, and blackness of the hair. The hair cannot be fed externally, for such nourishment, as the scalp requires, must come to it from the bloodstream.
Symptoms of Premature Graying of Hair
1. Faulty diet, mental worries and lack of vitamins
A faulty-improper diet and mental worries are the two primary causes of premature graying of hair. Lack of some of the B vitamins, iron, copper, zinc and iodine in the daily diet is said to be a contributory factor.
2. Use of any medication
There are certain medications which cause premature graying of hair such as anti-seizure medicine, birth control, anti-depressants, goat medicine and anti-coagulants.
3. Heredity, unclean condition of scalp etc
Other causes of premature graying of hair are an unclean condition of the scalp, washing the hair with hot water, drying it with an electric dryer, and use of hair dyes. Heredity is also a predisposing factor.
There are several ayurvedic remedies for preventing and treating premature graying hair.
A. Hair treatment using Indian Gooseberry
The use of Indian gooseberry is the foremost among the home remedies found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature graying of hair. This is a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation. The fruit, deseeded and cut into pieces, should be dried, preferably in shade. Boil dried pieces in coconut oil till the solid matter becomes like charred dust. This darkish oil is very useful against premature graying. The water in which dried amla pieces have been soaked overnight is also nourishing for the hair. This water should be used for the last rinse while washing the hair.
B. Hair treatment using Amaranth
Amaranth is another effective home remedy for hair disorders. Application of the fresh juice of the amaranth leaves helps the hair to retain its black colour and prevents it from premature graying. It also helps the growth of the hair and keeps it soft.
C. Hair treatment using Curry Leaves
Liberal intake of curry leaves is considered beneficial in preventing premature graying of hair. These leaves have the property of providing vitality and strength to hair roots. New hair roots that grow are healthier and contain a normal pigment. When the leaves are boiled in coconut oil, the oil forms an excellent hair tonic to stimulate hair growth and bring back hair pigmentation.
D. Hair treatment using Bottle Gourd (Hindi name: Lauki)
Bottle gourd juice is very effective in treating the symptoms of Premature Graying. Just, extract a cup of Bottle gourd juice. Drink this juice once daily in the early morning. The symptoms of Gray Hair are resolved in three months.
E. Hair treatment using Butter
The butter made from cow's milk has the property of preventing premature graying of hair. A small roll may be taken internally and a little quantity may be massaged into the hair roots twice a week.
What diet is required to prevent premature graying hair?
Firstly, we should avoid junk food and aerated drinks in our diet as these foods take away energy, cause wrinkles, unattractive skin, grey hair, and premature old age.
It is been seen that hair problems occur due to lack of copper and zinc in our diet. We can have copper from various food sources such as whole grain cereals, legumes, Oysters, Organ meats, cherries, dark chocolate, fruits, leafy green vegetables, nuts, poultry, prunes, soybeans.
Zinc, can be found in dairy products, beans, lentils, yeast, nuts, wholegrain cereals and in pumpkin seeds.
One vitamin that helps prevent the graying of hair is Vitamin B-5, also known as pantothenic acid.
My doctor has prescribed a Biotin (Vitamin H) supplement to treat my hair condition.
So, for good hairs just de-stress yourself and take good nutritious diet. Also, follow the Ayurveda formulations to treat your bad hair conditions.
I hope this information is helpful to you.
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