To get optimal hair growth with indian remedies, it helps to understand the basics of ayurveda. Ayurveda is an ancient practice based on identifying the humors of the body and their relationship to the natural elements : air, wind earth, fire and ether
Ayurveda identifies three predominant doshas, or constitutions, known as vata, pitta and kapha. Everyone has a combination of one, two or all three. Each dosha influences the internal organs, as well as a person’s physique, attributes and emotions
Ayurvedic practioners believe that dosha imbalance causes illness. These imbalances can affect various parts of the body, including the hair and how well it grows
Ayurveda teaches, a healthy body and mind can result in healthy hair and scalp, leading to optimum hair growth
A vata person has a higher proportion of air and a rather dry scalp. They are also likely to have porous hair. This means that the hair absorbs products and dyes well. This also indicates that hair strands take in dust, smoke and toxins from the air and are more prone to breakage and damage. When the overall vata dosha is imbalanced, the individual may develop an oily scalp with itchy dandruff and hairfall, or sluggish hair growth
A pita type individual has a greater proportion of fire and water or fire and air. A person with a balanced pitta dosha will likely have naturally straight, silky hair. They are generally resistant to both topically applied nutrients and pollution. An imbalanced pitta dosha can cause dryness or oiliness on the scalp
Individuals with kapha traits have a higher proportion of earth and water. A person with a balanced kapha dosha will likely have naturally curly hair with coarse texture and an oily scalp
Since everyone’s doshas are a little different factors like, healthy mind and emotions, optimal nutrition, hair oiling and washing, scalp massage, herbal treatments, prescribed diets make up for comprehensive ayurvedic hair
