The use of Indian gooseberry is the foremost among the home
remedies found
beneficial in the prevention and treatment
of
premature greying of hair. This
is a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation. The
fruit, cut into pieces, should be dried, preferably in shade. These pieces
should be boiled in coconut oil till the solid matter becomes like charred
dust. This darkish oil is very useful against premature greying. The water in
which dried amla pieces have been soaked overnight is also nourishing for the
hair. This water should be used for the last rinse while washing the hair.
Massaging the scalp every night with a teaspoonful of amla juice, mixed with a
teaspoon of almond oil and a few drops of lime juice, also proves beneficial in
the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair.