AYURVEDIC : HOW TO PREPARE AMLA FOR HAIR USE

Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor or Ayurvedic doctor before applying/using this herb. 

Before using this herb do a patch test because some people may be allergic to the herb. 

PATCH TEST

-mix 1/4 teaspoon Amla powder with equal amount warm water and allow powder to dissolve. 

- Apply to a part of your arm 

- Cover the spot with a bandage and wait for 24 hours. 

-If you experience redness, hives or other signs of irritation, wash the area and discontinue use. 

- But if you don't experience any side effects, it should be safe for you. 

Quick information : 

-Always section hair before applying the herb mixture. 

- When said to leave the mixture in your hair, make sure hair is covered with a plastic cap. 

- You can altar the ingredients measurements so it would be enough for your hair. 

1.AMLA AND WATER 

INGREDIENTS

-1 tablespoon Amla powder. 

-4 tablespoons of warm water 

PROCEDURE. 

- Mix the water and the Amla powder together till you get a smooth and thick consistency. 

- Apply to the hair and leave in for 30-45 minutes .

- After 45minutes rinse out with Luke warm water till solution is completely rinsed out of the hair. 

- wash hair with a mild shampoo. 

- It can be done once in two weeks or twice a month. 

2. AMLA PROTEIN MIXTURE 

INGREDIENTS

- 2  whole eggs 

-1/2 Cup amla powder 

PROCEDURES 

-Whisk the eggs until it becomes fluffy.

-Add the Amla powder and mix until, a smooth paste is obtained. 

- Apply the paste to your scalp and hair. 

- Leave the mask in for 45 minutes -1hour.

- Rinse out with clean water and wash with a mild shampoo. 

- It can be done once or twice a month. 

3. AMLA JUICE AND LEMON JUICE MIXTURE. (dandruff treatment) 

  Lemon juice contains antibacterial, anti fungal and antiviral properties which helps in cleansing the scalp thereby reducing dandruff, hair loss and scalp acne. 

INGREDIENTS 

1 tablespoon Amla juice 

1 tablespoon lemon juice. 

PROCEDURE 

-Mix the Amla and Lemon juice together 

- Massage the solution into the scalp for 5minutes 

- Leave in hair for 10 minutes. 

-After 10 minutes rinse solution out and wash with a mild shampoo. 

- It can be done every 2 weeks. 

Amla have different methods of preparation for different treatments which I can't mention now because it involves mixing other Ayurvedic herbs that I have not explained  yet. So till then