An introduction to Ayurveda:
Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of holistic medicine, focuses on achieving balance in the mind, body, and spirit to promote overall well-being. Rooted in natural healing, it incorporates herbs, lifestyle practices, and dietary guidelines to restore harmony and prevent illness, emphasizing personalized care based on individual constitution (doshas).
Our vnskbeauty hair growth enhancing oil features a powerful blend of herbs, including nigella, rosemary, neem, fenugreek, and more, each chosen for its role in supporting hair regrowth, preventing premature greying, combating hair thinning, and maintaining overall hair health. Nigella (black seed) is known for strengthening hair follicles and reducing hair loss, while rosemary enhances blood circulation to the scalp, stimulating new growth and reducing hair thinning. Neem provides antibacterial and antifungal benefits, promoting a healthy scalp environment free of dandruff and irritation. Fenugreek is packed with nutrients that nourish the scalp, improve hair density, and slow premature greying. Together, these herbs create a synergistic formula designed to revitalize and protect your hair from root to tip.
In this blog, we’ll be focusing on one of our favourite potent herbs used in our formula, and its role in hair re-growth and maintenance.
Fenugreek: Trigonella foenum-graecum, is highly regarded for its topical benefits in promoting hair growth and scalp health. Several studies and traditional Ayurvedic practices support its efficacy when applied directly to the scalp and hair:
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Promotes Hair Growth: Fenugreek seeds are rich in proteins, nicotinic acid, and lecithin, which nourish the scalp and stimulate hair follicles. A clinical study highlighted its potential for increasing hair density and reducing hair shedding when used as a topical application .
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Scalp Hydration and Dandruff Reduction: Fenugreek has mucilage content that provides deep hydration, making it effective against scalp dryness and dandruff. Its antifungal properties further support a healthy scalp environment.
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Mechanism of Action:
- Inhibiting DHT Production: Fenugreek’s bioactive compounds help block dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone associated with hair loss, particularly in androgenetic alopecia
- Improving Blood Circulation: Applying fenugreek paste or infused oil enhances scalp blood flow, promoting better delivery of oxygen and nutrients to hair follicles
- How to Use Fenugreek Topically:
- Pre-wash Treatment: Massage our vnskbeauty hair growth enhancing oil onto the scalp and hair roots, leave it on for a few hours, then rinse.
- Overnight Therapy: Apply our vnskbeauty hair growth enhancing oil before bedtime to let the nutrients penetrate deeply into the scalp, followed by a morning wash.
- Weekly Mask Boost: Combine a few drops of our vnskbeauty hair growth enhancing oil with a fenugreek hair mask for an intensive treatment.