What is DANDRUFF?

Posted on November 26, 2009 by deepu

What is DANDRUFF | How to get rid of DANDRUFF | What are the HERBAL REMEDIES for DANDRUFF | Herbal Tips for Dandruff

dandruff1Dandruff is a scaly condition of the scalp caused by the hair follicle becoming blocked with excess sebum and is therefore associated with oily skin and acne. It can equally well be caused by stress and anxiety or by keeping the head covered.

                                                                                                         
dandruff3Follow this routine. Wash the hair every other day using a mild baby shampoo then rinse the scalp in either warm water to which you have added 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar or a strong infusion of one of the following: burdock root, stinging nettles, raspberry leaves, sage, goosegrass, marjoram, parsley, quince seeds, rosemary or southern-wood. Any of the herbs can be added to soapwort shampoo.

Remedies for DANDRUFF

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  • Apple juice tonic: Mix together 1 tablespoon of pure apple juice and 3 tablespoons of warm water and massage into the scalp three times a week.
  • Rosemary and borax: Mix 5 tablespoons of strong rosemary infusion with a pinch of borax and massage into the scalp daily.
  • Nasturtium tea: Make a strong infusion with 1 drop of essential oil of thyme added to it. Use to rinse the hair or massage the scalp.

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