If you are tired of endless hair fall and hard to get rid off pesky dandruff, don’t lost hope. I’m glad you’ve chosen to read about how this homemade herbal hair oil can help you.
I have had beautiful lush hair all my life, if I may say so myself. Genes, I guess. My dad, his sister and my grand mom have had lush thick and long hair. Clearly it ran in our genes. Until mid last year. Out of the blue, I started to have a really bad case of hair fall for which I knew no reason why.
Post pregnancy hair fall around the fifth month is terrible. Every mother experiences it. But, this was worse than that. My hair were falling out in clumps. Everywhere in the house, I was leaving hair trails. I had to be extra careful while cooking. Washing and combing my hair became almost nightmarish.
That is when it dawned on me how much I had taken my good hair for granted. Began to realize the importance of something that I had completely neglected after being a busy mom of two active kids. A good hair care regimen!
I couldn’t remember the last time I actually showered some much deserved TLC to my hair that I used to, so religiously during my college days. Then and there I decided it was time for some change and due diligence. After taking care of vitamin deficiencies and ruling out hormonal issues, I wanted to make a DIY Herbal Hair oil at home with the goodness of easily available ingredients that nourish the hair.
If you can relate to my story, I’ve got you covered. Please do make sure to rule out any underlying medical conditions if any.
Quite often we underestimate the power of home remedies and are ready to pay for expensive hair care solutions by overlooking what can be easily achieved at home.
In South India, it is common knowledge that Curry leaves and Coconut oil are great for hair health. Coconut oil nourishes and revitalizes dry and damaged hair and also has a cooling effect. And also are Mehendi / Henna and Methi / Fenugreek seeds known to be excellent hair and scalp conditioners respectively. Amla / Nellikayi (Indian Gooseberry) is considered a Tridoshic food in Ayurveda, meaning it balances all the three doshas Vatha, Pittha and Kapha. Brahmi is a growth promoter with regenerative qualities other than being a great memory booster. Hibiscus strengthens the hair follicles. Sesame seeds are rich with essential fatty acids, stimulates hair growth and removes toxins. Agase / Agasthya leaves (Agathi) with white flowers have a calming effect for stress / anxiety control. Ridge Gourd helps to enrich the hair roots and restore the pigment / prevent premature greying.
Sesame oil can also be used in place of Coconut Oil.
This Homemade Herbal Oil incorporates the goodness of all the above said medicinal ingredients. Apart from being great for you, making it at home will also give you a huge sense of satisfaction that you have taken a positive step in the right direction.
Hair is an indicator of overall health. So do look into other factors such as consuming wholesome food, drinking plenty of water, exercising till you sweat, avoiding processed foods, stress and anxiety control in the form of Yoga, addressing hormonal changes if any and not succumbing to crash diets. The first casualty of crash diets which nobody tells you, is Hair.
There is no magic cure for hair loss. You have to apply this oil regularly, persistently over at least a 3 month period.
Other things you can do to help your body:
- Massage the warm herbal hair oil with your finger tips over your scalp for better blood circulation
- Drink wheat grass juice first thing in the morning for toxin removal
- Fenugreek seeds or menthya soaked in water, ground to a paste and applied on hair as a pack to have dandruff free lush hair
- Apply Henna hair pack to condition the hair, add color and keep it soft. Almost all women are well versed with soaking henna powder in an iron vessel, leaving it overnight and applying as a hair pack
Hope this Herbal Hair oil becomes a vital part of your care routine as much it is of ours.
- 250 ml good quality Coconut oil
- 12 (handful) Hibiscus flowers / Daasavaala
- 10-12 stalks (1 cup) Curry leaves / Karibevu
- 1/2 cup Henna leaves / Goranti Soppu
- 1 cup Brahmi leaves / Ondelaga Indian Pennywort
- 1 tbsp Agasthya /Agase Soppu Humming Bird Tree leaves (I have used dried leaves)
- 3 Amla / Indian Gooseberry up to 5 cut into small pieces, seeds removed
- 4 slices Ridge gourd / Heerekayi
- 2 tbsp Fenugreek seeds / Menthya
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 250 ml bottle
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Makes sure all the leaves and Amla are washed and towel dried well to have no moisture. Trim the pollen part of hibiscus flowers.
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Heat coconut oil preferably in an iron Kadai on low-medium flame.
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When it is hot, add Amla pieces, Ridge gourd slices and stir well with a dry ladle. When the sizzling stops, add the fenugreek seeds and sesame seeds followed by all the leaves one by one.
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Simmer for 15-20 mins until infused while stirring intermittently.
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Hibiscus will turn pale and the oil will turn olive green.
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Remove from heat and let it cool. Strain into a clean dry bottle once cooled.
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The remnant solids can be added to plain coconut oil to infuse and used later.
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Store the airtight oil bottle in a cool, dry spot.
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Apply regularly.
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Apply to the scalp using your fingertips in circular massaging motion.
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Let is soak for an hour, then wash your hair. You may also let it soak overnight.
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Use regularly.
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You will have to do this regularly for 3 months to see results. Make it a habit by including in your night routine.
When the weather is cooler, it is natural for the coconut oil to solidify.
If using fresh Agasthya soppu, use about 1/2 cup
Woowww… Tats a lovely recipe and thks so much for sharing it
Thank you Sirisha! Let me know when you try it
Hi
Where to find these ingredients:-
1/2 cup Henna leaves / Goranti Soppu
1 cup Brahmi leaves / Ondelaga Indian Pennywort
1 tbsp Agasthya /Agase Soppu Humming Bird Tree leaves (I have used dried leaves)
Varsha, which city are you from?
In Bangalore, these are available in the markets.
If we ask them, they usually source Henna too.
Else, You might have to source Henna leaves from the neighborhood or from someone who has it.
Hi ,
Can you please just market place or shop in Bangalore to get the herbal ingredients also
Nattu marunthu kadai if any available
Hi
Can we use sesame oil instead of coconut oil.
Absolutely
I’m in USA so at best I can get powders instead of fruit or leaves, would you mind helping me with the recipe in case if that? Also is Agase soppu same as drumsticks leaves?
Neha, you can use the powders. Add them at the very end to avoid having them burnt.
Agase Soppu isn’t drumstick leaves
I’m quite skeptical about them being available there. Omit if you can’t find
Let me know if you need more help
Mam where can we get brahmi leaves
Depends on where you live. In Bangalore, it is easily available in the market as well as in Mangalore vegetables stores
hello madam
i tried to prepare the herbal oil with one part coconut oil and half part castor oil. for my surprise when i added the crushed herbs the foams was seen and most of oil was gone. the end product was less. so what should i do . its now dark green in color. so can i add same amt of oil again or should i just apply this oil and see the results.
waiting for the reply.
Remya,
Glad to know you tried the herbal oil recipe.
You may add more oil and heat it up if you need more quantity of oil.
I prepared the herbal oil by mixing coconut and castor oil. When the crushed herbs were added the oil came out and low amount of oil is remaining. Its dark green in color so what should i do.
Hi.. thanks for the recipe. Am planning to prepare it for my kids also.. they are around 5yrs of age.. is it ok to apply for their hair also? And won’t they catch cold or sinus if applied in the night..?
Thank u
Sindhu, thank you for asking. It is perfectly fine to use for kids too.
I use it for my children.
Don’t let the oil soak overnight.
Let it on for an hour or two and wash it off.
Or do u suggest any hair oil recipe for kids normal hair strengthening care?
Hi Mam,
Is it ok to use castor oil instead of coconut oil.
If so how about the preparation time .
I’d suggest using Coconut oil.
What is the shelf life of the oil
Stays good for 6 months when stored in an airtight bottle in a cool, dry spot
Surabhi Singh
Dec 14 , 2019
Hello mam….. Can I use mustard oil instead of coconut oil?
waiting for reply
Sesame oil and Coconut oil are better suited for use on hair.
Hi maam, can I also add almonds, walnuts and onions too?
Haven’t tried that Prachi.
I loved this recipe and also the little story that you have in the blog. I too am gifted with good genes when it comes to hair. Thank God !!! …
Glad you like it Aarti..
Such a good gift it is to have..
Hope you’ll try the recipe sometime
Totally love your recipe
Thank you Aarti
Thanks for sharing such an incredible post.
Hi
Can I mix coconut oil with pure gingely oil. If so , what proportion can I mix with it herbs. As pure coconut oil catches cold for my kid.
Pls reply
Just use gingely oil.
Can i have this oil for 2-3 days on my hair because my scalp is really dry and can u suggest what I can add additionally in this oil so that it works for dandruff as well.
Prerna, you could if you don’t really mind it.
It has ingredients for dandruff control. You probably could mix in 3-4 drops of tea tree oil to the oil before applying
Can you please suggest a good store in Bangalore where I can buy all these ingredients. Thanks Vidya
Go to any Grandhige Angadi (Store) and you should be able to find them.
I bought them in Malleswaram – store in Ooliga complex
Hello there,
This is absolutely a great post. Thank you for re-reminding me what my grandma always kept telling me to do. (Like most grandmas)
I have color to my hair. Does Henna powder that is added to this Oil, interfere with any existing colors majorly?
Parallel, can we add Shikakai & Reetha to the above mix?
True, Grandmas are always right 🙂
I have no experience in hair coloring. Henna does impart color, may not be as much as how it would if we were to apply it as a hair pack for an hour.
I wouldn’t add Shikakai and Reetha to the oil. they will help wash out the oil if you are using them in powder form
Hello
Can we add onion too for hairfall prevention? And too strong oil gives me acne so can I dilute by using 500 ml coconut oil instead
My main problems are hairfall and premature graying (which is just starting), with a bit of frizz
Looking forward to your reply
Hello Ayushi,
I haven’t tried using onion in the recipe.
if you like to dilute, you can dilute while applying instead of when making
Thank you for this Radhika. I had a chance to see a friend’s Amma make this in Coimbatore and found your recipe quite helpful to try making it myself. It turned out exactly like Amma’s oil.
so happy to read that! Anagha
Can we add neem leaves
I haven’t tried adding in this recipe
You might try by mixing in a few drops of neem oil to a small portion of prepared oil when you are ready to apply it to your hair/scalp
Hello
I discovered this recipe just today, and I am so happy to have found it. I have been following an another herbal oil recipe but I have got fascinated after reading yours. Can I add my existing ingredients like Neem leaves, ginger, onion, neem, tulsi, clove, brahmi leaves and kilonji to yours too?
Is it that we should not mix so many herbs, do they have any counter reaction?
Thank you so much for replying as I would be waiting to make my oil.