~ For an excellent hair conditioner, a centuries old tradition was to soak Fenugreek seeds in water overnight, then apply the paste to the hair, leave it on a while then, thoroughly shampoo it out.

~ For hair loss, Indians mixed coconut milk with a pinch of black pepper and Fenugreek powder.

~ For dandruff and falling hair, boil the seeds alone or with raw nelli and lime and wash hair.

~ For hair growth, lustre and health, Indian beautician, Dr. Smitha Yavagal suggests the application to scalp of coconut oil in which the seeds of fenugreek have been soaked under direct sunrays for seven days. This, she says, is known to prevent hair loss. She has another home remedy: Take one part Bengal Gram, one part Green Gram and half part Fenugreek seeds. Powder them coarsely. This mixture can be used to wash your hair. It does not remove the natural oil from the hair and thus prevents dryness of hair.

~ To encourage hair growth, make a paste using fenugreek powder and coconut milk. Rub briskly on scalp, cover with plastic cap, leave on 30 minutes. Wash with gentle shampoo.

~ Ancient recipe for Skin Polishing: Fenugreek Facial Scrub: 2 tablespoons of Fenugreek seeds, one tablespoon of plain, live yoghurt. Soak the seeds in the yoghurt for an hour then, blend coarsely into a paste. Gently rub this onto the face and neck using circular movements and wash off after 15 minutes.

~ Holistic_Online says that a wide range of uses were found for fenugreek in ancient times. Medicinally it was used for the treatment of wounds, abscesses, arthritis, bronchitis, and digestive problems. Traditional Chinese herbalists used it for kidney problems and conditions affecting the male reproductive tract. Fenugreek was - and remains - a food and a spice commonly eaten in many parts of the world.

~ Fenugreek is a restorative, is mucilaginous and emollient. It treats atherosclerosis, constipation, diabetes and high cholesterol. The typical range of intake is 5-30 grams with each meal or 15-90 grams all at once with one meal.

~ Use of more than 100 grams of seeds daily can cause intestinal upset and nausea. Otherwise, however, fenugreek is extremely safe.

Can one eat Fenugreek to Combat Hairloss?…

A Natural Remedy for Hair Loss
By Paula Clarke
07/05/07
Ezilon Info Base

Originally from Southeastern Europe and Western Asia, Fenugreek was discovered after a German painter used its seeds to treat his bronchitis. After several months, he noticed that besides clearing his chest, his hair had also begun to improve and even regrow in some places.

Fenugreek is a natural herb with extremely potent seeds, which have a medicinal effect to reduce balding, hair fall, and hair thinning. For hair fall and dandruff, the crushed or boiled seeds alone have been found to restore the hair shaft. The seeds contain hormone precursors that replenish hair growth.

Additionally, Fenugreek seeds are a good source of protein. Protein is highly important in rebuilding and strengthening the hair shaft. In fact, protein balanced diets are emphasized to reduce hair loss and stimulating hair growth. The amount of protein in fenugreek alone may explain its restorative ability on damaged or falling hair.

Doctors and herbalists have also indicated that Fenugreek contains a large amount of Lecithin, a natural emollient known to strengthen and moisturize hair. By being packed with such powerful nutrients, many natural herbalists, and even Western Asia beauticians, use Fenugreek in hair care products to promote growth, luster, health, and shine.

To create a hair growth tonic, boil the fenugreek seeds and allow them to soak in extra virgin coconut oil overnight. In the morning, sift the seeds out and apply the coconut oil mixture to your scalp. Massage the oil into your hair and scalp for 5-10 minutes. Do this consistently for 3 months to see results.

If you are not familiar or feel uncomfortable about using natural herbs yourself, as you should exercise extreme caution and safety, many companies are now opting to provide natural hair growth products that contain herbs, such as Fenugreek.

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