Ayurvedic Remedies For Dandruff

Ayurveda defines dandruff as the excessive shedding of dead skin from the scalp. Normally skin cells on the scalp die and flake off once in a month, but when it happens frequently say every 2-7 days he is said to have dandruff.

The major causes of dandruff are

•    Unhealthy diet – increased intake of junk food, spicy and oily food etc.

•    Hyperactivity of sweat glands

•    Pollution

•    Allergy

•    Stress

•    Irritated skin

•    Fungus

•    Dry skin

•    Sensitivity to hair care products

Ayurvedic treatment in Kerala  lists out the common symptoms of dandruff as

•    White flakes on the scalp

•    Dryness of scalp

•    Irritation on the scalp

•    Itchy feeling on the scalp

 Dandruff can be controlled & cured. In Ayurveda, dandruff comes under the category of Shudra Roga and which happens due to the imbalance of the doshas primarily Vata and Pitta.

What is Vata dosha

Vata dosha controls all movement in the body and mind such as blood flow, breathing, thoughts, elimination of wastes etc.

What is Pitta dosha

Pitta governs all heat, metabolism and transformation in the mind and body.

The imbalance of these doshas aggravates ama production and which gets deposited in the deep tissues of the scalp causing itching & patches on the scalp. Ayurvedic treatment India for dandruff aims at pacifying Vata & pitta doshas to cure the diseased condition. Herbal medicine, healthy diet and lifestyle are recommended to balance the doshas.

•    Good hygiene

•    Hair massaging with oil

•    A healthy diet, avoid spicy and junk food

•    Manage stress

•    Avoid scratching the scalp

•    Yoga

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