List of herbs and plants for haircare etc.

Aloe ( aloe barbadensis) conditioning moisturizes and creates smooth shine, good for smoothing whispies.

Amla (emblica officinalis) cleansing conditioning color enhancer/dye cleansing agent, imparts luster and protects against infection and dandruff, helps prevent and control greying of hair, high in vitamin c, prevents hairloss and stimulates hairgrowht.

Aritha (sapindus laurifolia) cleansing strong cleanser, sometimes drying.

B5(Panthenol) conditioning rapid penetrating humectant. Long lasting moisturizer which protects against brittleness and breakage. Conditions, reduces formation of split ends. Adds strenght by filling in cracks in hair shaft. Sources for B5: Meat, whole grains, wheat germ, bran, kidney, liver, heart, green vegetables, nuts, crude molasses, avocados, bananas, poultry, egg yolks, lobster, soybeans, oranges, blue cheese and dark green leafy vegetables.

Basil (ocymum minumum) conditioning effective hair conditioner and detangler, said to be a hair growht stimulant.

Bay Leaf (laurus nobilis) soothing and stimulating with a warming quality.

Benzoin Gum (styrax benzoin) high in antioxidants, a skin protector and a natural preservative.

Bhringraj (eclipta alba) color enhancer/dye medicating treats hair loss, premature greying, skin allergies and devitalized skin and hair.

Bilberry powder (vaccinium myrtillus) medicating an astringent and an antiseptic, contains AHA, removes dead skin cells, an exfoliator.

Blue Green Algae (cyanobacteria) medicating clears scalp problems, relieves symptoms of psoriasis and seborrhea. As a conditioning treatment softens and moisturizes hair, adds body and shine. Reported to slow down hair fall out.

Brahmi (bacopa monniera) medicating good for scalp and follicle health, treats hair loss and skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. Strengthens hair roots and relieves itchy scalp and dandruff.

Burdock root (arctium lappa) medicating helps healing skin disorders (eczema), good for dry skin. Burdock also helps with hair loss.

Calendula (calendula officinalis) medicating a superb healing agent.

Cayenne (capsicum minimum) The "greatest of all herbs", the benefits just go on and on, because there is so much, see on google.

Chamomile (anthemis nobilis) color enhancer/dye conditioning soothing, blonde/golden highlights, moisturizing for skin and hair.

Chandan/Sandalwood (santalum album) color enhancer/dye darkening.

Coconut Milk (cocos nucifera) medicating Nourishes hair and promotes hair growht. Antifungal and yeast (including Candida and ringworm). Natural antioxidant, wound healer and especially effective on scars.

Coltsfoot (tussilago farfara) medicating very high in sulfur, silicic acid and amino acid, helps healing dandruff, scalp buildup and reduces hair loss. Also helps to regulate overproduction of scalp oil.

Comfrey root (symphytum officinale) medicating conditioning anti-inflammatory, healing and moisturizing, high content of mucopolysacchrides, substance that binds water.

Evening Primrose (cenothera biennis) conditioning usually used in form of oil. Heals just about everything, good for dry scalp, eczema and psoriasis. Has moisturizing effect on skin and hair, helps with itching and removes scalp flakes and scales.

Fennel (foeniculum vulgare) medicating antibacterial, rich in essential fatty acids.

Fenugreek (foenum graecum) conditioning medicating (trigonella foenum graecum) protein/mineral rich, follicle/scalp health, mucilage, antifungal, Treatment for dandruff, falling hair, thinning hair, baldness and split hair. Helps hair grow, preserves natural color and keeps hair silky. Rich in vitamins A and D, also protein(including lecithin) and vitamins B1, B2, B3 and iron. Use seeds or powder from seeds. Powdered fenugreek is powdered fenugreek seeds. Absolutely get the powdered stuff if its available, otherwise you must boil the seeds for a long time and have a very lumpy conditioner that is very hard to wash out.

Green tea a strong antioxidant (20 times stronger than Vitamin E), also helps to reduce skin irritation.

Great info! Thanks for posting!

Originally Posted by NYAngel98 Great info! Thanks for posting! Your welcome ! The list is not finished yet, so i will try to finish it, bye!!!

wow! that was very helpful! thanks so much!

what to do with this herbs, make tea and prewash?

Originally Posted by Blue_eyes /img/forum/go_quote.gif what to do with this herbs, make tea and prewash? Yes that is what I do. But amla for example is a powder and you can wash your hair with it instead of shampoo!Oh and fenugreek for example can be used with henna it's like a binding agent.