1. Hair Loss
Coconut oil is widely used for maintaining healthy hair and preventing hair fall. This is because hair fall is mainly due to an aggravated Vata dosha in the body. Coconut oil acts on hair fall by balancing Vata dosha. It also promotes new hair growth because of its Keshya (promotes hair growth) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Coconut oil or as per your requirement.
b. Massage gently on the scalp at night.
c. Wash your in the morning with a herbal shampoo.
d. Repeat it once or twice a week to control hair loss.
2. Dandruff
According to Ayurveda, dandruff is a condition marked by flakes of dry skin on the scalp which may be attributed to an aggravated Vata and Pitta dosha. Applying Coconut oil helps to balance Vata-Pitta and remove dead cells or dryness due to its Snigdha (oily) property. This helps control dandruff.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Coconut oil or as per your requirement.
b. Mix 1 pinch of Camphor powder, wait till it dissolves.
c. Massage gently on the scalp at night.
d. Wash your hair in the morning with a herbal shampoo.
e. Repeat it once or twice a week to control dandruff.
3.Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common, chronic, autoimmune disease that causes dry, red, scaly patches and flakes on the skin. Coconut oil is useful in Psoriasis as it removes dryness and helps in quick healing of scaly patches. This is due to its Snigdha (oily) and Ropan(healing) properties.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Coconut oil or as per your requirement.
b. Apply gently on the affected area and leave it overnight.
c. Repeat this every night to get rid of the symptoms of psoriasis.
4. Eczema
Eczema is a skin condition that makes the skin rough, blistered, inflamed and itchy. Applying Coconut oil on the affected area helps to control excessive itching and promotes the healing process. This is due to its Ropan (healing) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Coconut oil or as per your requirement.
b. Apply gently on the affected area and leave it overnight.
c. Repeat this every night to get rid of the symptoms of eczema.
5. Ulcers and Boils
Coconut oil helps to heal ulcer and boils due to its Ropan (healing) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Coconut oil or as per your requirement.
b. Apply gently on the affected area and leave it overnight.
c. Repeat this every night for quick healing of ulcers and boils.
6. Glowing Skin
Coconut oil helps to keep skin glowing when applied on the skin on a daily basis. This is because Coconut oil has Snigdha (oily) property. It removes excessive dryness and control fine lines and wrinkles. Coconut oil also removes dead skin and helps in skin regeneration due to its Rasayana (rejuvenating) nature.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Coconut oil.
b. Massage gently on the affected area of the skin before going to bed.
c. Use this remedy 2-3 times a week for smooth and glowing skin.
