Coconut Oil — Deeply moisturizes, prevents protein loss, and adds shine.
Mustard Oil — Stimulates circulation, warms the scalp, and promotes thicker growth.
Rosemary Oil — Boosts blood flow to hair follicles, may help reduce dandruff and premature greying.
Curry Leaves — Rich in antioxidants and amino acids that strengthen roots and prevent hair thinning.
Amla — A powerhouse of Vitamin C, helps reduce hair fall, premature greying, and improves shine.
Fenugreek Seeds — Conditions the scalp, controls dandruff, and strengthens hair shafts.
Kalonji Seeds — Also known as black seed, they nourish follicles and help reduce hair fall.
Camphor — Cools the scalp, improves circulation, and soothes itching and dandruff.
Ingredients
- 500 ml. Coconut oil.
- 200 ml. Mustard oil.
- 5 ml. Rosemary oil.
- 2 cup Curry leaves.
- 5 pcs. Gooseberry.
- 2 tbsp. Fenugreek.
- 2 tbsp. Kalonji.
- 2 tbsp. Camphor tablets.
Method
- Wash Curry leaves,spread on the kitchen towel and dry under the fan for 10 minutes.
- Wash Amla and cut it into small pieces and keep aside.
- In an iron kadhai mix coconut oil and mustard oil. Heat it on a slow flame.
- Add Fenugreek seeds and kalonji in oil. Give one stir and add curry leaves. After one minute add pieces of Amla in hot oil. Stir continuously.
- Boil oil for 5 minutes on slow flame and then switch off the flame.
- Now add Camphor tablets. Stir to dissolve the tablets. Keep aside to cool.
- After cooling completely strain the oil with a strainer and mix Rosemary oil in it. Store in a glass jar and keep it in dry place.
- Take the required amount of oil in a small bowl and warm it gently (lukewarm, not hot).
- Apply oil in the scalp with the help of finger tips. Massage the scalp with finger tips for 10 minutes
- For best results, leave the oil on for at least 1–2 hours or overnight.
- Wash with home made herbal shampoo for good results.
- N.B. : While making herbal hair oil , heat oil always on a slow flame and stir continuously.
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