Healing Hair Naturally: A Focus on Herbal Treatment for Hair Disorders

January 2025 in “ International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Life Science ”

Pramod B. Shinde, S. D. Patil, Aakanksha Bhawal, Pankaj Maskare, Harshada Potale, Ameya Joshi

TLDR Herbal treatments like Aloe vera, Bhringraj, Neem, Tea tree oil, Amla, and Hibiscus are promising for safer, effective hair care.

The article explores the potential of herbal treatments for hair disorders, emphasizing their growing popularity due to fewer side effects compared to allopathic treatments. It highlights Aloe vera for scalp irritation and dandruff, Bhringraj for hair growth and preventing greying, Neem and Tea tree oil for fungal infections, Amla for strengthening hair roots, and Hibiscus for enhancing hair thickness and shine. These herbs, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, offer holistic benefits by addressing underlying causes like stress and poor nutrition. The integration of herbal remedies into modern hair care, supported by scientific research, is seen as a promising approach for safer and more effective solutions.

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