Sep 3, 2011

Is it possible to make herbal oils at home? Yes, here are the different types of herbal oils that can be made at home.

An of the following can be used to make herbal oils with base oils such as coconut, mustard oil, castor oil, olive oil etc. Sometimes two of them can be mixed to make the herbal oil. Hair massage can be done with these hair oils with a touch of water or drop of lemon juice.


Bhringraj: also called 'maka', the fragrant leaves of this plant are very useful as they can be used to make a very beneficial herbal oil which has a strong cooling property. This oil helps the hair to grow as well as refreshes the eyes. Since it cools the scalp, this oil can be used for curing headaches.
Jabakusum: the common hibiscus is a great source of hair oil with excellent properties. the leaves as well as the flowers of this plant are used to darken greying hair and the oil made out it helps in hair growth as well as the health of hair.

Neem: ever since the western countries applied for the patents of neem products, all are woken up to the benefits of this plant. Oils made out of the leaves and the berries cure headaches, baldness, increase hair growth and strength.


Brahmi: it is a herb, which grows wild everywhere in India. It is the commonest ingredient in hair oils. it cools the head, removes stress and helps hair growth.

Parijat: also called 'harsingar', this tree has orange, white, fragrant flowers. the juice of these flowers flowers cures dandruff and strengthens hair roots.

Tulsi: the leaves of this plant when used in oil add lustre to hair.

Castor seeds: hair oil made of these seeds brings about sound sleep and healthy hair.

Henna: henna leaves are used to darken the gray hair. They nourish and condition the hair.


Curry leaves: also called 'meethi neem', the leaves when eaten regularly prevent greying. they nourish the roots and restore normal pigmentation of the hair. the leaves can be eaten raw in chutney or their juice may be added to the buttermilk or yogurt.

Amla: enriches hair growth and pigmentation. Amla water makes a good rinse for the hair.

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