5 Ways To Use Holy Basil To Prevent Excess Hair Fall

A common hair problem that most of us face is hair fall. It is a problem that we face all year round but it especially increases during the monsoon months. To solve this problem, you might have resorted to different ways but if nothing seems to work, then you should try using holy basil (tulsi).

Holy basil is rich in various types of antibiotic properties, therefore it is highly beneficial for our health, skin and hair.

According to a Healthline article, “Holy basil is a fragrant, adaptogenic herb known for its healing properties. It may help prevent hair loss caused by dandruff and itching or changes in hormonal levels.”

If you want to use it to prevent hair fall, then here are some ways.

Holy Basil Paste

Take some holy basil and grind it in a mixer. Add some water and mix it well to make a paste. Apply the paste to your hair. Leave it on for some time. Once the paste dries, wash it thoroughly using a mild shampoo. Repeat this once a week and you will soon see the results.

Basil Oil

Oiling your hair regularly is a healthy hair practice. However, you need to choose your hair oil carefully as there are many of them available with different benefits. If you want to prevent hair fall, then basil oil is a good option.

Massaging your head regularly with basil oil improves blood circulation, thus it reduces hair fall. Apart from this, basil oil also helps to get rid of the problem of premature greying.

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Basil & Amla

You might not know this but amla (gooseberry) is quite beneficial for your hair health. Mix basil powder with gooseberry powder, then keep this mixture soaked in water overnight. Apply this mixture to your head in the morning. Leave it for half an hour and wash it afterwards. Repeat this process twice a week to reduce the problem of hair fall.

Basil Juice & Curd

Dandruff is usually the main cause of hair fall. To get rid of dandruff, mix basil juice with curd. Make a paste and apply it to your head. Wash it off after some time. This will reduce the problem of dandruff along with preventing hair fall.

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Henna & Basil

Henna is known to be quite beneficial for hair and it has been used for hair since ancient times. Therefore, mix henna powder with basil powder, then apply it to your head. This will not only prevent hair fall but also add shine to your hair.

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