Ayurvedic Remedies for Dandruff/ S. Dermatitis

Here are certain natural remedies for seborrheic dermatitis. Although there is no scientific proof of their effectiveness yet they are used for centuries for this purpose.

WHITE VINEGAR/APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

1. Apply white vinegar directly to the scalp, about one cup of undiluted vinegar, and let it stay for half an hour. This will cure itching scalp and dandruff.

2. Create a mixture of curd, lime juice, cider, vinegar, and amla juice and apply to hair. This helps to cure seborrheic dermatitis.

3. Taking two tablespoons of vinegar daily has a pronounced effect. It improves dryness and works best when combined withincreased intake of water.

BEET ROOT

1. Beet root crushed in henna paste is good in preventing dandruff and hair fall when applied on head.

2. Beet root juice mixed with cider vinegar and ginger juice is very helpful in treating dandruff.

LIME AND COCONUT OIL

Take coconut oil and mix with juice of two lemons. Heat it naturally by placing it under direct sunshine for ten days. Now store it in a glass bottle. Apply it for two hours before shampooing.This is a natural cure for dandruff.

THYME RINSE

Thyme is reputed to have mild antiseptic properties that can help alleviate dandruff. Boil four heaping tablespoons of dried thyme in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes. Strain the brew and allow it to cool. Pour half the mixture over clean damp hair, making sure the liquid covers the scalp. Massage in gently. Do not rinse. Save the remainder for another day. This is a natural treatment for seborrheic dermatitis.

HERBAL OILS

As seborrheic dermatitis is due to excessive oil production by scalp glands, hence oily and greasy products are not recommended, an occasional warm-oil treatment may be helpful. It helps to loosen and soften dandruff scales. Heat a few ounces of olive oil on the stove until just warm. Wet your hair (otherwise the oil will soak into your hair instead of reaching your scalp), then apply the oil directly to your scalp leave on for 30 minutes. Then wash out the oil with a dandruff shampoo. Instead of olive oil, jojoba oil can be used.

GREEN GRAM POWDER

Mix two tablespoons of this powder in a cup of yogurt, apply for some time and then wash with a mild shampoo, an anti dandruff one if required.

FENUGREEK SEEDS

The use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff.

Garlic and oil of oregano are also excellent for fighting dandruff.