Ayurveda recommends Shiro Abhyanga for Hair Growth: Look how it works?

Shiro abhyanga literally means head massage with Ayurvedic oils that must be a part of a daily regimen which can result in therapeutic benefits like promoting hair growth, improving the texture of hair, and more. Now the question arises, how exactly does hair grow?
Hair grows out from a tiny pocket in your skin called ‘follicles’ which grows from roots made up of cells of proteins. Blood vessels under the scalp feed the blood that gives rise to more cells and thereby increasing the hair growth procedure. As it grows, it passes the oil glands (sebaceous) which add oil to keep hair shiny and lustrous. The hair shaft is the part of the hair you see outside is actually dead hair. It’s only the root of the hairs that grow! On average, hair grows at a rate of half an inch a month, or 6 inches a year. This rate can be affected by genetics, health, hormones, or hair damage. Ayurveda correlates the human body to an inverted tree. The head of the human body is also considered as the root of the tree, the thorax and abdomen is the trunk of the tree and the limbs are said to be the branches of the tree.
Just like the roots nourish and affect the functioning of trees, our head is the uthamanga or the predominant part of the body. There are different treatment procedures mentioned in the classical Ayurvedic treatments for the head which are collectively known as murdha thaila. Murdha thaila or the application of oil over the head is classified into 4 sub-types -
Shiro Abhyanga – Head Massage
Shiro Seka/Shiro Dhara – Pouring medicated oil over the head
Shiro Pichu – Keeping cotton dipped in oil over the vertex (top of the head)
Shiro Vasti – Pooling/ Oil is kept in a dam on the head
Regular application of oil on head, ears, and soles is emphasized by Ayurvedic experts. Daily head massage (Shiro abhyanga) has been advised as a part of dinacharya or daily regimen. Therapeutic head massage or timely head massage as per the body constitution and disease should be performed for the prevention of Vata aggravation, psychosomatic diseases, and neurological conditions.
Oiling the Hair and Scalp Promotes Hair Growth
The application of oil reduces the dryness of the scalp due to its Snigdha or oily property. The oil is slightly heated at the time of application. The temperature creates a soothing effect at the site of application. The heat causes the blood vessels to dilate, which increases blood circulation to the scalp and promotes healing, evacuation, and cleansing of the secretary passages of sebaceous glands thereby further enhancing the absorption of oil.
How to Perform Shiro Abhyanga at Home?
Head massage should be a part of a daily hair care routine comprised of soft and gently massaging of the scalp with one’s fingertips. Hair loss can be prevented by oiling your hair regularly. Make sure you massage for at least 15 minutes a day. Daily massage will help in stimulating the blood vessels and ensures improved blood flow throughout the hair scalp.
Benefits of Shiro Abhyanga
  • Relieves pain, headaches, migraines, stress, and insomnia
  • Prevention of diseases pertaining to body, mind and sense organs
  • Improves and rejuvenates central nervous system health
  • Prevents diseases of Vata origin mainly degenerative diseases
  • Improves vision, eye refraction errors, and eye strain
  • Prevents dryness of head and itching of the scalp
  • Improves hair growth and nourishes the hair roots
  • Delay in premature graying of hair
It is the best way to protect your hair from damage, so, include Shiro Abhyanga in your daily routine and experience its wonderful results on hair.

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