Amla as Hair Conditioner

The amla (Emblica officinalis ) fruit, also known as the Indian gooseberry, comes from a small tree that grows throughout India. The fruit is one of the highest natural sources of vitamin C, and it yields an oil that has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to treat the hair and scalp. It is said to penetrate the scalp and strengthen hair at its root, to stop and reverse abnormal hair loss and to promote stronger, healthier new growth. It is also an excellent conditioning herb. The Amla powder Nature Shop retails is Certified Organic.

To use amla powder, make a warm water infusion with the powder and strain it. The tea can be used to rinse the hair after shampooing. The tea should be kept refrigerated and used within 4 days or preserved with an anti-bacterial preservative.

Alternatively, you can make an oil infusion by warming sesame or olive oil in a double boiler with the herbs for 4 hours. After 2 hours, replace the spent herbs. After 4 hours, strain the infusion and preserve it with rosemary oleoresin/extract (also offered by Nature Shop).

Links to information on natural hair remedies

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