One of the most common uses of neem is in our desi hair care rituals. According to Ayurveda, neem is a herb that have been known to promote hair growth, reduce hair fall and give you shiny, voluminous and healthy locks.

Neem can be used in numerous ways, you can ingest it, or make a neem hair mask, along with your tresses, it also helps nourish the scalp. In other ways, a bunch of neem could help you set up your own mini hair spa at  home.

Hair Loss and Balding :

Neem’s high fatty acid content is extremely beneficial for scalp health. A healthy scalp is one of the prime requisites for healthy hair. This is where neem can prove to be a saviour, especially for those who have been suffering from increased instances of hair thinning and balding. Excess sebum (oil) production may also trigger hair loss by clogging the pores of the scalp. The clogging further gives rise to inflammation on the scalp that takes a toll on your roots, damaging them. Rinsing hair with neem water helps clean the scalp. It also clears the clogged pores and enhances hair growth. The regenerative properties of neem could be put to its best use with an easy neem oil head massage.

For Dandruff :

Dandruff is one of the most common scalp conditions faced by millions across the world. It is caused by a fungus, Malassezia, which feeds on sebum (the oily secretions from our scalp) and the dead skin cells which occur naturally due to formation of new skin. While the phenomenon is natural, the problem occurs when the fungus starts eating too much into the scalp. Massaging hair with neem oil is one of the most effective remedies to beat dandruff.

For Lice :

Getting rid of lice is no easy feat. Also known as Pediculosis capitis, these tiny creatures live on human hair, feeding on tiny amounts of blood they draw from the scalp. Neem oil is one of the best alternatives suggested by experts to treat lice. It is believed that neem oil is rich in active component azadirachtin, which helps disrupt insect life cycle. Massage your scalp well with neem oil and leave it overnight. Next day, rinse your hair with Keshtone liquid.

Karanja Oil is a star when it comes to reparative and germ-fighting benefits, with the bonus that it smells nice and is environmentally-friendly.

The Karanja Oil sourced by Prose comes from the Pongolote Tree that grows in India. The tree reaches a height of 8m, sometimes even up to 19m. Its fruits contain one or two seeds that yield the unique oil. It’s an extremely resilient and weather-resistant shrub that’s able to grow in both highly wet and dry conditions, and under the blaze of extreme heat. It is therefore utilized in many reforestation programs. The oil is obtained by cold pressing the seeds without the use of any chemicals or solvents.

Karanja Oil is has been used since ancient times in Ayurvedic medicine. A cousin to the more name-recognizable Neem oil, it often takes its place in soaps and lotions as Karanja Oil has a much more pleasing nutty aroma.

Karanja Oil is also very rich in flavonoids, which are famous for their antioxidant and UV-fighting powers. As the antioxidants absorb the ultraviolet rays, Karanja Oil increases photo protection while decreasing damage to skin and hair, as well as UV-induced hair color fading.

A moderate sized tree with dark yellow inflorescence commonly growing throughout Sub-Himalayan belt and northeastern states of the country. Ayurveda uses wood and bark of the tree for various formulations.

Acacia Catechu Medicinal Uses

Cutch tree finds its major application in the treatment of skin problems more in particular, of allergic origin. Also, it is used as an important constituent for maintenance of oral hygiene and also as local treatment for bleeding injuries as styptic agent by virtue of its astringent properties.

Wood has a large quantity of the tannins, catechu-tannic acid, catechin, gum and quercetin. Catechu-tannic acid occurs as a dark reddish-brown powder, which oxidizes in the air.