Itchy Scalp- Ayurveda To The Rescue!

Dandruff usually begins in adulthood and progresses into middle age. Men are also prone to itchy scalp and dandruff, the reason medical experts assume that certain male hormones may be responsible for the condition. Certain immune conditions can cause itchy scalp and dandruff. So, extremely dry, itchy scalp which doesn t go away in spite of treatment, should be taken as a warning for further undetected complications.

The primary Ayurvedic doshas involved in itchy scalp are Pitta and Vata. Pitta is heat or fire, and Vata is dry and rough in nature. Both doshas cause the production of ama, a waste product of digestion, which is dry and heating nature. The ama accumulates in the deep tissues of scalp, causing itchiness, dryness and dandruff, as the scalp sheds dead epidermal cells due to dryness. The Ayurvedic treatment for itchy scalp is to pacify pitta and vata through herbal medicines, as well as diet and lifestyle.

Pitta is responsible for causing itchy and dry scalp according to Ayurveda. Giloy which calms pitta is very effective. It also improves your immunity, purifies the blood and reduces ama. Neem is good for calming pitta. Wash your scalp with water boiled with neem leaves to get rid of an itchiness.

Regular scalp massage with special essential oils like tea tree, lavender, chamomile and eucalyptus are very effective in tackling itchy dry scalp conditions. A scalp massage increases blood supply to the scalp, and also the supply of nutrients to hair follicles. Massaging with herbal oil normalizes vata and reduces dryness that is the main causes of itchiness. Massage your scalp with ayurvedic herbal hair oils containing herbs like Brahmi, Amla, Neem and Bhringraj for good results.