Ayurveda and Hair Growth - What Should You Need To Know?

Surya Namaskar is a power pack of a number of asanas. There are 12 distinct yoga poses in an entire set of Surya Namaskar and this benefits hair growth by improving the blood flow and circulation of oxygen rich blood to the entire body.

The kapha dosha imparts strength and structure to the hair and keeps it lubricated. This type of hair is considered to be the most desirable form of hair. The balance of this dosha makes the hair lustrous, full, thick and shiny.

Peppermint oil has been in use for hair growth and health for years. It treats hair loss by stimulating the hair follicle and keeps the hair well rooted to the scalp. Peppermint also improves circulation of blood that makes hair healthy.

Pregnancy causes the oestrogen levels to soar in a woman s body. This hormone plays an active role in promoting both hair growth and slowing down the shedding phase (telogen). This makes most pregnant woman s hair long and shiny. After pregnancy when the oestrogen level falls, new mothers experience hair fall, but it is only those hair strands that had a prolonged resting phase. Hence this hair fall is only limited to the extra hair that had grown during the pregnancy.