Unlock the Secret to Youthful Hair: Ayurvedic Treatments for White Hair

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Are you tired of looking at white or gray hair in the mirror every day? You're not alone! Premature graying affects many people and can be a source of frustration and embarrassment.

Luckily, Ayurveda offers a range of natural treatments that can help restore your hair's natural color and shine. From herbal supplements and massage techniques to lifestyle changes and dietary adjustments, there are plenty of ways to promote healthy, vibrant hair from the inside out.

In this blog post, we'll explore some of the most effective Ayurvedic treatments for white hair, so you can feel confident and radiant once again. Get ready to say goodbye to gray and hello to gorgeous!

Causes for Greying Hair

You need to first understand the causes of greying hair before we talk about its treatment.

The main reason for grey hair, according to Ayurveda, is pitta which is heat energy in the body or in simple terms body heat. For those of you who don’t understand the concept of Pitta, it's like this. Our body is made up of three kinds of energy, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Pitta is a mixture of the water and fire energies in the body.

Now you have that down, let's get to the reason that causes an imbalance of heat energy that ultimately leads to greying hair.

  • Food: Consumption of fried or spicy food or increased consumption of meat can increase the greying of hair. Consuming packaged food, or caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea and cold drinks also have a negative effect on your hair.

  • Fasting: Starving yourself, working on an empty stomach or fasting in general causes greying.

  • Staying up late: Staying up late at night or not getting enough sleep also results in greying hair.

  • Extreme emotional imbalance: High levels of stress, anxiety, sadness or emotional imbalance has an immense impact on hair colour and health.

Ayurvedic Treatments for White Hair

Now that you know what causes greying hair, let’s get to what you are really here for, the solution.

You got a range of treatments ranging from diet to the application of oils and even yoga. Ayurvedic treatments deal with treating the root cause of the problem rather than the symptoms, and that’s how you will have to approach it as well.

So here are a few ways you can treat premature greying of hair by yourself through Ayurveda.

Consume Food with Low Heat Energy

The best way to treat greying hair is to treat the heat energy imbalance in your body. You can bring that under control by consuming food with low heat energy. Consume foods like

  • Cow ghee

  • Amla

  • Triphala churan in either the liquid state or the powdered state

  • Asparagus racemosus 

  • Kokum 

  • Gulkhand

  • Black raisins

Include Copper Rich Food

Copper acts as an agent to reduce heat energy in the body as well. So eating foods rich in Copper offers a long-term solution for greying hair. You can eat;

  • Cashew

  • Potatoes

  • Chickpeas

  • Almonds

  • Mushrooms

Eat Vitamin B Rich Food

A lack of Vitamin B is attributed to premature greying of hair. So consuming food that is rich in Vitamin D will not only stop the greying process but reverse it to some extent. So consider eating;

  • Curd

  • Panneer

  • Banana

  • Carrot

Consume Omega 3 and Zinc Rich Food

Foods rich in Omega 3 and Zinc also help in repairing the damage done to your hair. So consume foods like;

  • Walnuts

  • Flax seeds

  • Spinach

  • Broccoli

  • Cauliflower

Avoid Food that Cause an Imbalance of Heat Energy in the Body

Spicy foods and edibles containing high amounts of masala affect the inherent balance of heat energy in the body, and the same goes for fried or packaged food. Regular consumption of such foods will result in greying hair. So avoid;

  • Spicy food

  • Meat and Tandoor

  • Fried Items

  • Cold drinks and caffeinated drinks in general

  • Fermented food items

Consume or Apply Ghee

Ghee is a godsend food item that has numerous positive effects on your health. One of those effects is restoring your hair colour. Consuming 2 or 3 teaspoons of ghee or applying it on your hair on a daily basis will not only improve gut health but also restore your natural hair colour.

Apply One of these Solutions to your Scalp 

  • Triphala Churan

  • Bhringaraj Churan

  • Hibiscus Yogurt Pack

  • Bhringraj Powder in Amla Oil

Applying any one of these on a daily basis will work wonders on your hair. All of them are extremely potent solutions for beating greying hair. You will need to do this over a long period of time to see permanent effects.

Drink Ashwagandha Tea

Ashwagandha is a powerful herb that helps restore the lost melanin content in your hair. The herb is rich in amino acids called Tyrosine that help stimulate the growth of melanin.

Basic Care

Although there are many products that can be used to maintain hair and scalp health, there are a few basic things you can do to keep your hair healthy and glossy.

#1 Care: Use Oil

Oil is very important for hair nourishment and growth, it strengthens the roots and moisturises your hair. You can use Amla Oil, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, or Coconut Oil. Apply a handful of oil before bed 2-3 times a week.

#2 Care: Moderate Use of Shampoo

Shampoo, while necessary for cleaning your hair, also affects your hair adversely. Most shampoos available in the market are a concoction of chemicals that can harm your hair if used daily. So, use shampoo moderately for healthier hair.

#3 Care: Avoid Hot Water Bath

Hot water causes a lot of trouble to your hair and scalp. It strips off the natural oils from your hair and dries your scalp, leaving your hair no natural, valuable oil and leaving it looking dry and brittle, ultimately leading to dandruff and itchy hair. 

#4 Care: Exposure to Sunlight

Exposing your hair to moderate sunlight, either during mornings or evenings, also helps maintain hair and scalp health. Vitamin D helps promote the creation of new hair follicles

The Takeaway

Yes, premature greying of hair is a common problem seen in today’s youth. While there are many new-fangled remedies and treatments, there is never any assurance that they work or that they have any adverse effects down the road.

Ayurvedic remedies, on the other hand, have been tried and tested for centuries. These are natural, easy to practise and have no adverse long-term effects as well. Use these remedies yourself, and you will see the old colour and glow return to your hair in due time.