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Reduces joint pain
Reduces joint swelling
Improves flexibility
Improves Mobility

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Are you suffering from Itchy scalp, also know as dandruff?

Dandruff is a common scalp condition among school children and young adults. According to Ayurveda, this condition is known as " Daranakam" which categorizes under "Kshudra roga”.
Ayurveda has clearly oultlined the etiopathogenesis of the disease with the involvement of dosha and dhathu under Kshrudra roga. This occurrence is due to an imbalance of thridosha, while vitiated pitta vata dosha causes dry dandruff. The imbalance in vata kapha dosha leads to excess sebum production, resulting wet dandruff.

Main symptom of this condition is itchy and flaky skin of the scalp which could potentially lead to scalp irritation and damages to the skin.

Causes for dandruff:

•Poor hygiene
•Nutritional deficiencies of Vitamin B complexes, omega & fatty acids, zinc.
•Unhealthy diet
•Skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema
•Mental stress
•Dry & cold weather

Preventive Tips:

• Regular head washes- The oil, dirt an sweat
build up in your hair must be washed off at
least three times per week.
• Regualr hair combing
• Regular usage of clean towels and
bedsheets
• Avoiding spicy, starchy, oily meals
• Eating a balanced diet
• Maintaining good sleep ( Minimum of 7-8
hours a day)
• Managing stress
• Usage of sulphate free natural haircare
products

Natural remedies for dandruff and itchy scalp:

Dandruff can be treated effectively with varoius home remedies.

• Use hibiscus, lime,nelli ,fenugreek boiled
water to wash your hair

• Applying lime juice on the scalp, leaving it for
10 minutes and washing it off with lukewarm
water.

• Ayurvedic treatments like Shirodhara, Shiro
Vasti helps to relieve dandruff which also
improves hair quality.

If dandruff doesnt go away using herbal remedies or oils consult your physician.

Dr A.D.W.I.G Yatawara
BAMS (University of Colombo )