Beamodel
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In search of me finding more information on tea rinsing and ayurvedic herbs, I found this article that appears to have a lot of helpful information on each herb and how they benefit your hair.
http://blackhair101.com/hair-care/list-of-herbs-that-are-beneficial-to-hair
Alder Bark
Alder bark is a hair darkening botanical, but it generally produces a lighter tone than sage, it can cover gray hair with a light to medium brown color.
Aloe
Aloe vera helps in restoring the pH balance in the scalp and in turn creates a* suitable environment for* hair growth. Aloe vera, when combined with some other natural ingredients can help to solve hair problems such as dandruff, balding, dryness, roughness and losing sheen.
Arnica Montana
Arnica is used to rejuvenate the scalp and also to stimulate hair follicles, which in turn will strengthen the hair and keep it from falling out prematurely. Arnica extract may also help to prevent premature graying of the hair. A hair rinse prepared with arnica extract has been used to treat alopecia neurotica.
Basil
Basil is a beneficial herb that stimulates and promotes hair growth. improves hair quality, nourishes and rejuvenates hair follicles. Basil has very powerful stimulating properties, that is why rubbing some basil oil into your scalp can assist in follicle nourishing and regeneration.
Bay Leaves
Bay Leaves are a very potent anti-dandruff rinse and can help a person suffering from excess dandruff in the hair. It is used to promote hair growth and it has a very potent oil that can be used externally for several aliments.
Beet
Beets have several important uses to the body* and hair when taken internally because of its nutrient rich properties. Externally beets contribute to hair health by eliminating dandruff. Beet juice* combined with carrot juice is known to give hair red highlights when mixed together equally and applied to the hair.
Bergamot
Bergamot is a tropical plant which has a very sweet smell and a number of medicinal properties including being anti biotic and disinfectant in nature. Bergamot inhibits growth of germs, virus and fungi. If* used regularly in shampoos or soaps, the plant especially the oil, can protect skin and hair from infections and gives skin and hair a healthy glow.
Birch
Birch tree is also known as the tree of life. It is known for containing several properties that are beneficial to the whole body. The leaves, buds, bark and sap are used from the birch tree. A birch leaf bath helps to strengthen hair roots and prevent the forming of dandruff. A tincture of birch buds can be used to massage the scalp for stimulating hair growth.
Blackberry Shoots
Blackberry is derived from brambel, or brymbyl, signifying prickly. A noted hair-dye has been made by boiling the leaves in strong lye, which imparts to the hair a permanent soft black colour.
Brahmi
Brahmi is a medicinal plant which is a known memory enhancer. The leaves of the brahmi plant was used from olden days to enhance hair growth. Brahmi*powder* a derivative from the leaves is a remedy for people with chronic hair problems. Additionally brahmi can make hair dark and dense which makes it good for premature graying, strengthens hair roots,controls hair thinning and hair loss and clears up dandruff.
Burdock root
Burdock Root is traditionally used to promote hair growth and reduce hair shedding. The burdock root oil extract* is used as a scalp treatment to improve the strength, sheen and body of the hair. Burdock root is also purported to stimulate hair growth, when used weekly, as a final rinse.
Calendula
Calendula also known as the ‘pot marigold’ is best known as a skin care herb. However, the petals of the plant are usually used with great effect for hair, it can be used as a dandruff remover, the tea can be used as a hair rinse to bring out blonde and brunette highlights. Using the herb in conjunction with others can make the hair soft with a lovely sheen.
Catmint
Cat mint is renown for its ability to help condition hair and to prevent split ends.It is also known to fight itchiness, which is a common cause of hair loss and also promotes hair growth.
Catnip
Catnip contributes to better hair quality, it is a great alternative to conditioner, some of its uses include: reduced split ends, increased hair thickness, increased hair quantity and irritation of scalp
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper improves blood flow which is essential to stimulating hair growth and for protecting* the hair follicles from the effects of DHT and it* increases the effectiveness of other herbs when used in conjunction with it to regrow hair in areas where growth had stopped.
Chamomile
Chamomile is one of the world’s best-loved herbs because it is great for quite a few things. There are even some uses for hair, a chamomile hair rinse is a good hair conditioner, it will lighten blonde hair overtime, the tea is a good hair tonic when used as a rinse.
Cherry Bark Wild
Cherry bark is a great conditioner for the hair, when applied hair is smoother and silky. It also accentuates reddish tones on black hair.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is very important in hair care, especially the oil* from this fragrant herb. It is good for: hair loss (both male and female patterns), hair thinning, weak and brittle hair, improving hair quality, making your hair stronger and healthier and hair lightening. Used in conjunction with honey, cinnamon powder makes a good hair tonic and a good hair dye.
Cloves
Clove tea makes a great rinse after conditioning to enhance hair color for dark hair with auburn or red highlights, it brings warm tones to browns and enhances red and auburn highlights. Used in conjunction with eucalyptus oil,* clove oil can be rubbed into the scalp to prevent hair loss and enhance hair growth.
Comfrey
Comfrey contains a chemical compound called allantoin, which is a cell rejuvenator, a tea made of comfrey is especially beneficial to dry hair, it makes hair very soft and silky when used as a rinse, comfrey has also been known to stimulate the scalp and stimulate hair growth. It is very good when used in cases of traction alopecia.
Dong Quai
Dong Quai contains phytoestrogens which inhibit the formation of DHT, a major cause of hair loss. The name Dong quai translates as “return to order” due to its apparent health restorative properties. It is used along with horse tail and stinging nettle to prevent hair loss.
Eclipta alba
Eclipta alba commonly known as False Daisy, is especially good for the hair. Eclipta keeps the hair dark and lustrous and when applied to the scalp it promotes hair growth. When the leaf juice is boiled with sesame or coconut oil, this can be used on the hair to make it black and luxuriant. Combined with amla (Indian gooseberry)* and sometimes with brahmi it is a very popular hair oil in India that is used to blacken hair.
Elderflowers
Elderflowers*can be used as a conditioner and hair rinse. As elder is both mild and healing, the infusion is frequently used to treat skin problems like dry or sensitive skin and scalp. It may also be used to reduce freckles. Elder can be used in rinses containing the flowers to lighten and condition gray or blonde hair.
http://blackhair101.com/hair-care/list-of-herbs-that-are-beneficial-to-hair
Alder Bark
Alder bark is a hair darkening botanical, but it generally produces a lighter tone than sage, it can cover gray hair with a light to medium brown color.
Aloe
Aloe vera helps in restoring the pH balance in the scalp and in turn creates a* suitable environment for* hair growth. Aloe vera, when combined with some other natural ingredients can help to solve hair problems such as dandruff, balding, dryness, roughness and losing sheen.
Arnica Montana
Arnica is used to rejuvenate the scalp and also to stimulate hair follicles, which in turn will strengthen the hair and keep it from falling out prematurely. Arnica extract may also help to prevent premature graying of the hair. A hair rinse prepared with arnica extract has been used to treat alopecia neurotica.
Basil
Basil is a beneficial herb that stimulates and promotes hair growth. improves hair quality, nourishes and rejuvenates hair follicles. Basil has very powerful stimulating properties, that is why rubbing some basil oil into your scalp can assist in follicle nourishing and regeneration.
Bay Leaves
Bay Leaves are a very potent anti-dandruff rinse and can help a person suffering from excess dandruff in the hair. It is used to promote hair growth and it has a very potent oil that can be used externally for several aliments.
Beet
Beets have several important uses to the body* and hair when taken internally because of its nutrient rich properties. Externally beets contribute to hair health by eliminating dandruff. Beet juice* combined with carrot juice is known to give hair red highlights when mixed together equally and applied to the hair.
Bergamot
Bergamot is a tropical plant which has a very sweet smell and a number of medicinal properties including being anti biotic and disinfectant in nature. Bergamot inhibits growth of germs, virus and fungi. If* used regularly in shampoos or soaps, the plant especially the oil, can protect skin and hair from infections and gives skin and hair a healthy glow.
Birch
Birch tree is also known as the tree of life. It is known for containing several properties that are beneficial to the whole body. The leaves, buds, bark and sap are used from the birch tree. A birch leaf bath helps to strengthen hair roots and prevent the forming of dandruff. A tincture of birch buds can be used to massage the scalp for stimulating hair growth.
Blackberry Shoots
Blackberry is derived from brambel, or brymbyl, signifying prickly. A noted hair-dye has been made by boiling the leaves in strong lye, which imparts to the hair a permanent soft black colour.
Brahmi
Brahmi is a medicinal plant which is a known memory enhancer. The leaves of the brahmi plant was used from olden days to enhance hair growth. Brahmi*powder* a derivative from the leaves is a remedy for people with chronic hair problems. Additionally brahmi can make hair dark and dense which makes it good for premature graying, strengthens hair roots,controls hair thinning and hair loss and clears up dandruff.
Burdock root
Burdock Root is traditionally used to promote hair growth and reduce hair shedding. The burdock root oil extract* is used as a scalp treatment to improve the strength, sheen and body of the hair. Burdock root is also purported to stimulate hair growth, when used weekly, as a final rinse.
Calendula
Calendula also known as the ‘pot marigold’ is best known as a skin care herb. However, the petals of the plant are usually used with great effect for hair, it can be used as a dandruff remover, the tea can be used as a hair rinse to bring out blonde and brunette highlights. Using the herb in conjunction with others can make the hair soft with a lovely sheen.
Catmint
Cat mint is renown for its ability to help condition hair and to prevent split ends.It is also known to fight itchiness, which is a common cause of hair loss and also promotes hair growth.
Catnip
Catnip contributes to better hair quality, it is a great alternative to conditioner, some of its uses include: reduced split ends, increased hair thickness, increased hair quantity and irritation of scalp
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper improves blood flow which is essential to stimulating hair growth and for protecting* the hair follicles from the effects of DHT and it* increases the effectiveness of other herbs when used in conjunction with it to regrow hair in areas where growth had stopped.
Chamomile
Chamomile is one of the world’s best-loved herbs because it is great for quite a few things. There are even some uses for hair, a chamomile hair rinse is a good hair conditioner, it will lighten blonde hair overtime, the tea is a good hair tonic when used as a rinse.
Cherry Bark Wild
Cherry bark is a great conditioner for the hair, when applied hair is smoother and silky. It also accentuates reddish tones on black hair.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is very important in hair care, especially the oil* from this fragrant herb. It is good for: hair loss (both male and female patterns), hair thinning, weak and brittle hair, improving hair quality, making your hair stronger and healthier and hair lightening. Used in conjunction with honey, cinnamon powder makes a good hair tonic and a good hair dye.
Cloves
Clove tea makes a great rinse after conditioning to enhance hair color for dark hair with auburn or red highlights, it brings warm tones to browns and enhances red and auburn highlights. Used in conjunction with eucalyptus oil,* clove oil can be rubbed into the scalp to prevent hair loss and enhance hair growth.
Comfrey
Comfrey contains a chemical compound called allantoin, which is a cell rejuvenator, a tea made of comfrey is especially beneficial to dry hair, it makes hair very soft and silky when used as a rinse, comfrey has also been known to stimulate the scalp and stimulate hair growth. It is very good when used in cases of traction alopecia.
Dong Quai
Dong Quai contains phytoestrogens which inhibit the formation of DHT, a major cause of hair loss. The name Dong quai translates as “return to order” due to its apparent health restorative properties. It is used along with horse tail and stinging nettle to prevent hair loss.
Eclipta alba
Eclipta alba commonly known as False Daisy, is especially good for the hair. Eclipta keeps the hair dark and lustrous and when applied to the scalp it promotes hair growth. When the leaf juice is boiled with sesame or coconut oil, this can be used on the hair to make it black and luxuriant. Combined with amla (Indian gooseberry)* and sometimes with brahmi it is a very popular hair oil in India that is used to blacken hair.
Elderflowers
Elderflowers*can be used as a conditioner and hair rinse. As elder is both mild and healing, the infusion is frequently used to treat skin problems like dry or sensitive skin and scalp. It may also be used to reduce freckles. Elder can be used in rinses containing the flowers to lighten and condition gray or blonde hair.
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