08/10/2021
Hair, Our crowning glory is an indicator of our overall health. An imbalance of Doshas leads to various ailments including hair & scalp problems.
In Ayurveda, hair type is determined by your Dosha and the right treatment is prescribed by the doctor upon dosha analysis.
Vata Hair Type
Thin, straight, porous
Pitta Hair type
Light-colored, brown, Wavy, medium thickness
Kapha hair type
Tick, lustrous & curly
Imbalance of Vata causes: dryness of scalp & dry and frizzy hair, split ends, and hair loss.
Imbalance of Pitta causes:
Premature greying, clogged follicles, scalp inflammation, hair loss
Imbalance of Kapha causes:
Oily dandruff with a greasy scalp, itching, hair fall
Superfoods for hair
- Coconut flesh and coconut water
Amla - Consume as juice, pickle etc…
Almonds - Have 4 to 5 pre-soaked almonds every morning
Cow ghee - Include 1 tsp cow ghee in your diet daily
Sesame seeds - Sesame seeds + bhringraj powder + amla powder can be consumed daily for healthy hair.
Triphala churna - Half tsp every night helps in graying & digestion
Pomegranates and Black raisins - Both pacify pitta dosha, helping hair health
Chironji seeds
Garden cress seeds
Bhringaraj, Methi, Brahmi - oil infused with these is excellent for hair health
Panchkarma treatments for Hair Growth:
Shirodhara: Pouring a gentle, continuous stream of warm, medicated Ayurvedic oil / herbal liquids on the forehead. This rejuvenates dry hair follicles.
Shiro Abhyanga (head oiling): Oiling head & scalp with herbal oils improves hair health & has other benefits like improved eye health, reduction of anxiety and stress & improved bone strength in the head region.
Nasya (nasal drops): Nasya is the application of Ayurvedic medication through the nostrils. It is regarded to have the most immediate effects on scalp and hair conditions. It nourishes hair follicles which strengthen the hair and reduce falling.
All these treatments should only be performed under the supervision of an experienced Ayurvedic Practitioner
Sukhayu Ayurved & Panchkarma Clinic
Dr. Renu Khemka, a renowned Ayurved & Panchkarma practitioner is an expert in hair and skin care.
Post dosha analysis, she recommends treatment, diet, and hair care products based on each individual body type.
To buy 100% chemical-free, Ayurvedic hair oils, shampoos, conditioners and hair packs contact
Contact Dr Renu Khemka on +91 98924 44170
Sukhayu Ayurved and Panchkarma Clinic
D-41, 6 Virat CHS
Goregaon East, Opposite Life Line Hospital
Mumbai - 400063
