Kalonjus Shampoo -- Repairing Hair With Natural Herbs

1. Kalonjus Shampoo --- A Case Study Gorgeous and beautiful hair is a dream of every person irrespective of the gender. In the older days the people used to have beautiful hair. The reason is that they avoided any sort of chemical-based products. But with the passage of time the modern products for hair care flooded the market --- be it shampoos, conditioners, gel, etc. and along with it the increasing pollution and many other environmental factors also played their role in the deteriorating health of the hair. This led to premature greying of hair, hair falling, dryness of hair and thus ultimately leading to baldness, split ends, dandruff and wounds on the scalp. However, the 5000-year-old Ayurveda had the solution of all our problems related to hair. Ayurveda offers many herbs that prove excellent to the health of our hair. These herbs are: 1.Nigella Sativa (Kalonji): Kalonji seeds are great for hair. These seeds are widely used in the preparation of many products that are quite good for the health of our hair. They have in them anti-inflammatory compounds and nutrients that are very essential for hair and they can prove very beneficial for our hair. Following are some of the benefits of Kalonji: a.It has anti-inflammatory compounds. These compounds reduce irritation from the scalp. Inflammation of scalp leads to dandruff and other problems of hair that increases hair fall.

2. b.It has many nutrients. It provides nutrition to hair. c.It improves the health of hair follicles. It reduces hair problem. It increases hair growth and also prevents hair loss. According to a study published in the JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE, this herb nourishes the hair follicles so that they can grip the hair better as a result there is less hair fall. d.It prevents hair greying. This problem hits the self-confidence of a person. e.Omega 3 fatty acids in it help in increasing blood circulation which promotes hair growth. f.Dandruff is a most common problem faced by people. It makes the scalp itchy which further leads to rashes and minor wounds. But kalonji has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing effects. g.Kalonji helps promote air regrowth. Baldness can have a very bad effect on your confidence level. Kalonji has in it nigellone and thympquinone. Both of these curb allergies and help regrowth of hair. h.It helps condition your hair. It has in it amino acids that can do wonders in conditioning your hair. Dermatologist, Dr. Rinky Kapoor suggests that oiling of hair with kalonji oil and keeping it on for 30 minutes is very helpful in conditioning of hair.

3. 2.Triticum Aestivum (Wheatgrass): Wheatgrass is very beneficial for the health of our hair. It has lots of chlorophyll, which is known for its detoxing and improving digestion. Bad digestion is the root cause of many diseases. It also has a very bad impact of the health of our hair. Some of these benefits are: a.Increases oxygen in the blood: It helps in increasing oxygen in the blood. It helps to detox impurities and also increases stimulation of hair growth. b.Revitalizes Skin: It can regenerate skin cells and thus it is helpful for the complexion. It helps in improving the health of the scalp. Thus it is very helpful for the health of our hair. c.Helps Prevent Greying of Hair: Consumption of the wheatgrass helps recolour the grey hair and prevents early greying of hair. d.Helps Preventing Dandruff: It helps preventing dandruff. 3.Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha): Ashwagandha is used in many Ayurvedic medicines. Its benefits are manifold. It also has many benefits for the health of hair. Following are some of the benefits of Ashwagandha: a.Prevents Hair Loss: This herb increase in stress hormones such as cortisol effects the proper functioning of hair follicles. It leads to hair loss. Ashwagandha can be very beneficial for managing the levels of such hormones in our body and thus controls follicle damage and loss of hair. According to Dr Zeel, “Also, Ashwagandha is best known for controlling postpartum hair fall caused by hormonal imbalances in women.” b.Makes the Hair Strong: It stimulates the production of a natural hormone – DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone). This hormone is an excellent antioxidant. Ashwagandha helps combat free radicals from the scalp and hair follicles. In this way, it helps promote hair growth. c.Nourishes Hair: Ashwagandha is a rich source of protein, vitamin C, iron, glucose, and nitrate. All these are very essential for healthy hair growth. It improves blood circulation in the scalp which in turn speeds up the delivery of nutrients to the hair follicles. “Ashwagandha improves blood circulation in your scalp which in turn supports the delivery of the nutrients to your follicles, “says Dr. Zeel. d.Controls Scalp Irritation: It has very powerful anti-inflammatory properties that improve the overall health of the hair follicles. It controls many ailments of the scalp like dandruff, itching, psoriasis, eczema and other allergies. e.Reverses Premature Greying of Hair:There is an amino acid called ‘Tyrosine’ in Ashwagandha. It helps in stimulating the production of melanin in the hair follicles. It helps restore the lost melanin and also reverses premature hair greying.

4. 4.Lawsonia Insernia (Mehandi): It has many potential health benefits. It helps relieve headaches, detoxify the body, improve nails, protect the skin, boost hair health, cool the body, speed up healing and reduce inflammation. Following are some of the benefits of mehandi: a.It is antifungal: It has antifungal properties. These properties make it beneficial for those with dandruff and hair-fall related issues. It has tannins in it, a plant compound that contributes to their rich colouring. It cools and soothes your scalp. b.Reduces premature greying of hair: It contains vitamin E. This vitamin helps to soften hair. Its leaves are rich in proteins and antioxidants that support hair health. c.Repairs Split Ends: Dry and damaged hair is prone to split ends and it worsens the situation. Mehandi helps give you deeply conditioned and nourished hair. d.Makes Hair Thick and Lustrous: Its regular use prevents hair fall. It can also be used for hair growth and get locks that are healthy, thick and lustrous. e.Makes Hair Shiny, Soft and Manageable: Its nourishing properties make it perfect to turn dry, damaged and unhealthy hair to soft, shiny and manageable locks.

5. f.Natural Hair Dye: Chemical-based hair dyes can cause great harm to our hair. Mehandi is a natural hair dye. It is a good alternative for chemical-based hair dye. g.Maintains Balance and Keeps Scalp Clean: It retains the natural acid-alkaline balance on the scalp. It removes dirt and oil without disturbing the balance. Kalonjus Hair Shampoo from the house of Kayasetu Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. is comprised all the good properties of the herbs mentioned above. All these herbs are free from any of the side effects and so is the case with our shampoo. You can have shiny, lustrous and natural glowing hair by using this shampoo.