The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies: Based on the Timeless Wisdom of India's 5,000-Year-Old Medical System

by Vasant Dattatray Lad

circulation at the root of the hair, thus bringing more nutrients to support hair growth. • Massaging the hair with vitamin E oil may also be effective in preventing or slowing hair loss. FOOD FOR YOUR HAIR. Healthy hair depends upon a nourishing diet. Dairy products such as cheese, milk, and yogurt are beneficial for the hair (assuming you digest them well), as are white radish and daikon. Coconut, cooked apples, and cabbage are also useful. • Eat a handful of white sesame seeds every morning. One handful of these small seeds contains about 1,200 mg. of calcium and magnesium and is a good source of nourishment for your hair. HERBS FOR YOUR HAIR. Certain herbs are useful for nourishing the hair. Try this beneficial formula: dashamoola 5 parts bhringaraj 4 parts jatamamsi 3 parts At bedtime, add ½ teaspoon of this mixture to 1 cup of goat’s milk, heat to boiling, and drink. This will build up the bones and nourish the hair.