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Question: Can I make herbal oils at home? What are the different types of herbal oils that can be made at home and how can I make them?
Answer: Any of the following can be used to make herbal oils with base oils such as coconut 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 a drop of lemon juice.
Bhringraj: also called as maka, the fragrant leaves of this plant are very useful as they can be used to make 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 graying hair and the oil made out of it helps in hair growth as well as the health of hair.
Neem: ever seen the western countries applied for patents of neem products, we have woken up to the benefits of this plant. Oils made out of the leaves and the barriers cure headaches, baldness, increase hair growth and strength.
Brahmi: It is an 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 as harsingar, this tree has orange, white fragrant flowers. The juice of these flowers cures dandruff and strengthens hair roots.
Tulsi: the leaves of this plant when used in oil add luster 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 as meethi neem; the leaves when eaten regularly prevent graying. 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 buttermilk or yogurt.
Amla: enriches the hair growth and pigmentation. Amla water makes a good rinse for the hair.
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