The Power Of Indian Powders

Indian Powders…Where Do I Begin?

Using Indian powders for hair care has been around for ages. This is a part of the Indian culture, a practice referred to as Ayurveda. It focuses on the balance between the spirit, mind, and body.

It uses plant-based treatments which may be derived from roots, leaves, fruits, bark, or seeds. This being achieved through mainly natural processes and the end result usually being a natural product without any chemical manipulation or enhancement.

There is a whole host of Indian powders which are used to combat various hair challenges, however, I will highlight a few of the more popular powders and their uses as listed below :

Tulsi

 

This powder is often known as ‘holy basil‘. It is known to be a very healing plant and is used for quite a few body ailments – both internally and externally. It can be used to help combat dry, itching scalp and helps to promote hair growth.

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Shikakai

Aritha

This powder is also known as ‘soapnut powder‘ and comes from the fruit of the soapnut tree. It also has saponins which act as natural foaming agents. It can be used on the hair, body as well as on delicate fabrics. It is best used as a tea for cleansing versus as a paste in the hair. It can also be combined with Amla, Neem, and Shikakai for a very deep cleansing and nutritive hair wash.

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Brahmi

Brahmi powder can be used by itself as is the case with most of these ayurvedic powders. Brahmi helps to make your hair thicker and provide more nourishment. The powder is typically used with other powders such as amla, neem, or tulsi to help get rid of a dry and itchy scalp. It helps the overall health of your hair, including preventing split ends, reduction of hair loss, and reduction of dandruff if used regularly.

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Henna

 

Henna is one of the most popular Ayurvedic powders for naturals. It is used to help thicken and color the hair – most times the grey hair. It can also be used as a henna gloss treatment or as a fully-fledged hair strengthening treatment.

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Cassia

Cassia Obovata is also known as ‘senna’, and is similar to henna powder; however, it does not stain the hair. It provides great conditioning when used on your hair and helps to further strengthen it. Of course, the more used, the better the results.

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Neem

Neem leaves have been used for centuries to make anti-bacterial washes and poultices. This powder can be used on the face, body, and hair. On the face, it helps acne-prone skin; on the body, it helps with eczema and psoriasis; for the hair, it cleanses the scalp and helps with dandruff or other scalp problems.

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Amla

This powder is made from the Indian gooseberry, which is a fruit that is native to India. It is known for its high content of vitamin C and also as an antioxidant. Amla is used to nourish the hair and scalp, increases hair volume, and has even been touted to darken your natural hair color with regular use.

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek is also known as ‘methi or greek hay’. The seeds are made into a powder form and used as a spice, healing health benefits, as well as in hair care. It helps to make hair shiny, tangle-free, helps to treat hair loss and helps with hair growth. Also used as a preventative for scalp dryness and dandruff.

Most of these powders can be used also as pastes or even combined synergistically to help solve a lot of hair problems. The leaves of these powders can also be used to make oils and used also in hair care. One of the advantages of using these Indian powders, as well as with so many others, is that fact that they are all natural.

Have you tried any of these powders?  Or are there any that you would highly recommend?

Please let me know your thoughts, I would love to hear from you.

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