AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF DANDRUFF

It feels embarrassing when oily, white flakes of dead skin are spotted on your hair and shoulders. Yes we are talking about the dandruff which means scaly and itchy scalp. This problem is common in the people of all age groups (children, adults, mid aged and old people).

What is Dandruff?

Mostly dandruff problem gets worsen in winters. Even, small babies are not escaped from this problem, there is a type of dandruff called as cradle cap occurs in the babies which results in a crusty scalp. Moreover cradle cap is not a serious problem and resolves its own with time when baby is 3 years old.

Dandruff is a common scalp problem which is due to flaking of skin on scalp. But this is not a serious problem and can be controlled easily. Dandruff is mainly due to malassezia which is fat eating fungus. Minor cases of dandruff can be resolved by daily shampooing. But in persistent cases medicated shampoos and doctor's advice are mandatory.

When to Visit a Doctor?

Most of the time dandruff does not require doctor's care. But even after the use of antidandruff shampoos for several weeks and you still feel like scratching your head. Moreover your scalp is red or swollen then visit your physician. You may have the seborrheic dermatitis which is another condition, similar to dandruff.

What can be the Causes of Dandruff?

• Dry skin – Dry skin is the most common cause of dandruff.
• Seborrheic dermatitis – This condition results in the red and oily scalp which is covered with yellowish and white scales. Seborrheic dermatitis may also affect other areas which are rich in oil glands like eyebrows, back of ears and sides of nose.
• Dandruff can be developed if you are not shampooing your hair regularly.
• Other skin conditions are also responsible for this problem like psoriasis (dry, rough and dead skin cells develops the thick scales) and eczema (inflammatory skin condition).
• Yeast like fungus named as malassezia which lives on scalp of most people but sometimes it can irritate the scalp due to that more skin cells are formed. The extra skin cells dies and appear as the white flakes on clothes.
• Sometimes sensitivities to the certain hair products especially paraphenylenediamine, may results in the red, scaly and itchy scalp. Moreover sometimes hairstyling products are also responsible to develop the dandruff problem.

Ayurvedic Outlook

In Ayurveda, dandruff problems are placed in the category of kshudra roga which is due to imbalance of all three energies –vata, pitta and kapha. Vata dosha, which is dry in nature and pitta dosha which symbolizes heat or fire in body. Aggravated vata and pitta dosha causes production of impurities, named as the ama. These impurities get accumulated in scalp's deep tissues, causes the dandruff which results in itchy and scaly scalp.

Herbal Remedies for Dandruff by Rajamruth Vaidyashala

Rajamruth Vaidyashala provides effective herbal remedies such as Gandhak Rasayan, Neem Capsules, Amalaki Rasayan, Go-Richh Hair Oil, Apple Hair Cleanser & Natural Hair Conditioner for ayurvedic treatment of dandruff. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Rajamruth Vaidyashala are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.

Guidelines

Proper eating habits and good life style plays an important role to get rid from various health issues. Here we are giving some suggestions for those who are sufferers of dandruff problem:-

• Wash hair with a herbal shampoo at least 2-3 times in a week.
• Don't forget to massage your head with oil before washing head and hair.
• Always consume the food like fruits, salads, which are rich in fibre and have good nutritional value.
• Must do regular yoga and exercises to reduce the stress levels.
• Don't scratch scalp with hands or other objects.

Tips:-

• Mix one teaspoon lemon juice, one cup yogurt and one tablespoon honey and then apply this mixture on hair for 30 minutes - 1 hour before washing head and hair.
• Chewing the Tulsi leaves and Neem leaves in empty stomach (morning) help to reduce the dandruff problem.