If you are searching for natural solutions for robust and healthy hair, then your search is over. We have prepared an extensive list of herbs that are beneficial for the wellness of the hair.
These specially selected herbs prove to be very useful in relieving you from a range of the hair related disorders and make them vigorous and smooth intrinsically.
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1. Yarrow
When it comes to treating scalp for a variety of diseases, Yarrow comes to the mind of herbal experts. Having antiseptic, astringent, and anti-inflammatory properties, Yarrow acts as the perfect remedy for curing a range of disorders.
The abundance of fatty acids and saponins makes Yarrow a perfect hair cleanser too, and its extract can be utilized in making hair conditioners.
Alternatively, you can use Yarrow oil by mixing it with any essential carrier oil to apply it on the hair scalp.
2. Brahmi
Scientifically known as Centella Asiatica, Brahmi has been traditionally used in Indian continent from ages ago for treating a range of external and internal disorders.
You can use Brahmi by mixing its extract with essential oils, like olive oil, and massaging it into the scalp and hair to promote hair growth and improve circulation of blood.
3. Flaxseed
Also called as Linseed by many people, Flaxseed is known for the huge amounts of fatty acids and antioxidants present in them which are known to promote the health of hair and scalp.
Take ground flax seeds and put them in boiling water for some time, so as to create a smooth hair gel. This soothing hair gel can be applied to the scalp, and it promotes the growth of the hair while also strengthening them from their roots.
4. Fenugreek
Fenugreek is very helpful in stimulating the growth of hair and making them strong. Having loads of vitamins, Fenugreek is known to increase the circulation of blood in the scalp.
You Can Utilize Fenugreek Seeds By Following The Steps Mentioned Below
- Take some amount of Fenugreek seeds and soak them in water overnight
- After soaking them in water ground the seeds to make a fine paste
- Add Greek yogurt to the paste and mix the paste again
- Apply the paste on the hair & scalp and let it rest for around 30 minutes
- Rinse it with cold water
NOTE: You can also apply the fenugreek paste directly on the scalp and hair if Greek yogurt is not available to you. The salicylic acid present in the Greek yogurt acts as a natural exfoliant that is why it is added to the seeds.
5. Thyme
Scientifically known as Thymus vulgaris, Thyme possesses anti-fungal and antiseptic properties. It promotes hair growth owing to the massive amounts of minerals present in them, such as selenium, magnesium, and potassium.
You Can Use Thyme Oil By
- Mixing it with a carrier oil, or,
- Taking some amount of dried thyme in water and steeping it for some time to create a potent herbal rinse.
6. Sage
Sage contains loads of Vitamin B and C while also contains vital minerals such as potassium, zinc, and magnesium. The combined effects of vitamins and minerals promote the growth of the hair.
Sage has anti-septic and anti-biotic properties, thus making it the best solution for a range of skin disorders.
You can use Sage oil by adding it with a moisturizer, or creating a natural rinse by adding dried sage in hot water and steeping it for around 30 minutes.
7. Rose Hips
You can use the fruit obtained from Rosa canina as it contains loads of Vitamin C. The excess amounts of Vitamin C stimulate the growth of the hair, thus making it strong and bulky.
You Can Use Rose Hips By
- Soaking it in water until they lose their stiffness, as they become soft and tender
- Crush the leaves as they become soft and add some moisturizer to the leaves
- Mix them to form a smooth paste and apply them to the hair and scalp
- Rinse after some time
8. Parsley
Parsley is easily grown in almost all types of climate and has an abundant amount of anti-oxidants and vitamins that ensure hair growth and development. By increasing the production of collagen and keratin, parsley, ensures healthy growth of the hair.
Having loads of minerals, like copper and zinc, parsley regulates the synthesis and metabolism of melanin, which is a type of pigment that prevents our hair and skin from the effects of harmful UV rays of the sun.
You can create a natural rinse using parsley by adding it to boiling water and steeping it or grinding parsley and mixing it with oil to make a smooth paste.
Parsley can also be consumed in the form of tea or as a salad.
NOTE: Pregnant women should avoid parsley; as if it is ingested in large quantity then it may lead to a miscarriage.
9. Aloe Vera
Talking about hair and facial tonic, Aloe Vera, is the first herb that comes in the mind of every expert. The various types of enzymes present in the leaves of Aloe Vera are known to remove the excess amount of sebum from the hair follicles, thus preventing them from clogging the hair follicles.
Aloe Vera also dissolves the dead skin cells from the hair and scalp, thus cleaning it from unwanted dust and garb.
Aloe Vera gel shares the same molecular structure as that of Keratin, which is a type of protein that constitutes up hair and skin. Owing to this property, it works perfectly as the carrier for a host of other natural remedies.
10. Basil
Magnesium is one of the essential minerals needed for various kinds of chemical processes that occur inside our body. When Basil is applied on the scalp and hair, it acts as a natural rinse.
The anti-inflammatory property of Basil prevents hair breakage and improves blood circulation in the scalp of the hair, which in turn stimulates hair growth and development.
11. Amla
Popularly known as the Indian Gooseberry, Amla, contains loads of vitamins, such as Vitamin C, and anti-oxidants.
The huge amounts of Vitamin C ensure adequate collagen production. As the collagen production is increased, it catalyzes the growth of hair and strengthens the hair shaft, naturally.
You can make a paste for massaging the hair by mixing Amla powder with essential oils, like Coconut Oil. Massage the scalp by applying the paste.
NOTE: If you also suffer from premature graying of your natural hair, then Amla would help in curing that too.
12. Burdock Root
Burdock plant has been used for ages ago as it has many advantages. The root of the Burdock plant is essentially useful as it has anti-inflammatory properties, hence proves effective for the treatment of the scalp.
The fatty acids present in the roots are very beneficial for the scalp, and if topped with other herbs, like rosemary, then it can work wonders for the overall health of the scalp and hair.
13. Eclipta Alba
Commonly known as bhringraj, or make, Eclipta Alba is a herb that comes straight from the book of Ayurveda. This herb serves as one of the best natural hair remedies to encourage the growth of the hair. There are various ways you can use this herb to promote hair growth and more commonly its powder is utilized for scalp treatment.
14. Marigold
Marigolds have a huge quantity of anti-oxidants and minerals, such as Zinc. The oil which is processed from the Calendula (the parent plant of Marigold) can be applied to the scalp, which will promote the production of collagen in the hair.
Calendula Oil also increases the circulation of collagen in the follicles of hair, thus making them strong and resilient.
15. Hibiscus
Having the abundant amount of vitamins and anti-oxidants, hibiscus flowers are known to promote the health of the hair and improve the scalp condition.
You can use Hibiscus by adding fresh Hibiscus flowers to an essential oil, like coconut oil, and grinding them to make a smooth paste.
NOTE: If you cannot find fresh Hibiscus flowers, then you can also use dried hibiscus flowers too.
You can apply the paste on the hair and scalp, which in turn promotes the growth of the hair and wards off excessive dandruff and premature graying of the hair.
16. Ginger Root
The Oil extracted from Ginger roots is known to increase the circulation of blood in the hair follicles, thus promoting faster hair growth. The moisturizing and antiseptic properties of ginger make it perfect for treating dandruff and a range of other skin disorders.
17. Yucca Schidigera
Coming from the deserts of North America, this succulent has a range of traditional applications. One must not confuse it with the Yuca roots, as their origins are from different places.
Yucca acts as a perfect hair cleanser and thoroughly cleanses the hair and scalp from dead cells and sebum.
18. Nasturtium Officinale
Commonly known as Watercress, it is an aquatic herb that has loads of minerals and vitamins. Biotin is also present in the Watercress that is known to promote hair growth and benefits skin health.
19. Soapnut
Coming from the Sapindus mukorossi tree, this fruit has been used since ancient times for making soap in various countries.
The fruit from Sapindus tree can be utilized in making herbal cleansers, as it possesses anti-microbial, thus relieves from a range of scalp disorders and make the hair strong and silky.
20. Lavender
Lavender possesses potent antiseptic, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties. The oil extracted from Lavender is known to scaffold the growth of new hair, improves the circulation of blood in the scalp, and aids in optimizing the sebum production in the scalp, thus making it one of the foremost choices for people with all hair types.
The Easter egg in using Lavender Oil is that it also acts as an insect repellant, thus wards off various kinds of parasites such as head lice, ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes. Lavender oil can be either used alone or with a combination of other essential oils.
21. Horsetail
Horsetail has an abundance of mineral, and so is known for promoting the growth of the hair and helping in attaining a healthy scalp. Hair follicles are enriched with excess amounts of oxygen by using Horsetail, as it increases the blood circulation in the scalp.
Quercetin, a type of flavonoid, is present in the Horsetail, has anti-viral and anti-allergy capabilities; and with the added amount of nutrients, horsetail repairs hair damage and fortifies existing and new hair against hair breakage.
To Use This Herb You Can Follow The Steps Mentioned Below:
- Steep two parts of water and one part of dried horsetail for around one hour
- By cooling and straining the infused water, apply it on the scalp and hair
- You may or may not rinse the applied water again, as it depends on your preference
22. Yucca Schidigera
Coming from the deserts of North America, this succulent has a range of traditional applications. One must not confuse it with the Yuca roots, as their origins are from different places.
Yucca acts as a perfect hair cleanser and thoroughly cleanses the hair and scalp from dead cells and sebum.
23. Shikakai
This herb is native to the Asian continent and has been used since time immemorial for treating a range of hair conditions. Shikakai fruit is often dried and grounded into a fine powder to use it domestically.
You can rinse your scalp and hair using shikakai paste that will further strengthen the roots of the hair and improve the health of the scalp.
24. Rosemary
Rosemary is one of the easily available herbs around the world. The oil obtained from Rosemary contains antioxidant, and antibacterial properties that ensure steady hair growth and healthy scalp health.
You can use Rosemary by applying it directly to the hair and scalp, or by mixing it with essential oils.
25. Peppermint
The anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties of peppermint leaves find a range of applications in treating hair related disorders. When this oil is applied to the scalp and hair, it treats microbial and fungal infections and combats environmental damage.
The peppermint oil also improves the blood circulation in the scalp and stimulates hair growth.
26. Oat Straw
Scientifically known as Avena sativa, Oat straw has loads of vital nutrients like magnesium and calcium that are known to promote hair growth.
You can create a natural rinse using Oat Straw by steeping it in hot water for an hour and straining the infused water. The infused water obtained can be applied to the scalp and hair.
NOTE: You can also use Oat Straw by drinking the tea made from it.
27. Althea Officinalis
Commonly known to us as marshmallow, althea officinalis is a rich source of fatty acids, like lauric acid, that has a range of health benefits for hair. Being naturally rich in mucilage, marshmallow root acts as an effective hair detangler.
You can use marshmallow by steeping it in boiling water for around 15 minutes and straining it to extract the mucilage from it. This mucilage can also be also mixed with a conditioner to make a smooth paste.
You can apply this paste on the hair for some time and rinse using cold water.
28. Licorice
The root of licorice contains naturally occurring triterpene saponins, flavonoids, and glycosides that nourish the scalp completely and cure disorder occurring due to eczema, fungal infection, and environmental allergens.
To Make A Cleanser Using Licorice Root, You Can Follow The Steps Mentioned Below
- Taken three parts of hot water and one part of dried licorice root in a bowl
- Steep the mixture for around an hour at low heat
- By straining the infused liquid, let it cool to the room temperature
- Apply the infused water on the scalp and the hair
