Herbal hair benefits -Brahmi Powder
Brahmi (scientific name: Bacopa monniera) has been long used as a hair tonic to provide nourishment and vitality for radiant hair color. It improves hair care by nourishing the hair roots and scalp, it is known to reduce hair fall and premature baldness, clears dandruff from scalp, thus promoting healthy, thick and lustrous hair with virtually no side effects.
Below the history of the Bacopa monniera plant is reviewed, as well as its use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. However, our focus is on benefits of the brahmi plant for hair. Therefore, I’m sharing a few brahmi powder recipes for hair to follow.
Brahmi (Bacopa monniera) Botany
Bacopa monniera is a perennial creeping herb that grows 1-2 feet tall that grows in wetlands, muddy shores and other marshy areas. As seen in the image, the leaves are succulent and thick. The plant contains small, white flowers with four or five petals. It can be found in the marsh in India and neighboring countries.
Medicinal Purposes of Brahmi:
Bacopa monniera (BM), a traditional Ayurvedic medicine, used for centuries as a memory enhancing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, sedative and antiepileptic agent. The plant, plant extract and isolated bacosides (the major active principles) have been extensively investigated in several laboratories for their neuropharmacological effects and a number of reports are available confirming their nootropic action. In addition, researchers have evaluated the anti-inflammatory, cardiotonic and other pharmacological effects of BM preparations/extracts. Therefore, in view of the important activities performed by this plant, investigation must be continued in the recently observed actions described in this paper. Moreover, other clinical studies have to be encouraged, also to evidence any side effects and possible interactions between this herbal medicine and synthetic drugs.1
Brahmi Powder Recipes for Hair
Brahmi Hair Mask
To simply mix with plain or rose water, you can use the directions located on the package of Saba’s Brahmi Powder or try this suggestion.
You’ll need:
Virgin coconut oil
Coconut water
- Mix desired amount of brahmi powder* with amla powder. Add to ⅛ to ¼ cup of melted coconut oil. Add enough coconut water to make a workable paste and mix well. (The paste’s consistency should be that of pudding or yogurt).
- Apply to dry or damp hair in sections, from root to tip; cover hair with shower cap or plastic wrap.
- Leave paste on hair for 30-90 minutes.
- Gently rinse thoroughly out of hair with warm water.
- If desired, follow up with Lustrous Henna Shampoo Powder to make sure all powder has been removed from hair. Note: other shampoos might interfere with the effectiveness of this mask.
Brahmi Overnight Herbal Hair Infusion (Rinse)
An herbal hair infusion is basically a natural hair rinse created to stimulate the scalp; condition hair; restore health to damaged hair, or simply to add shine and bring out natural highlights. For this infusion, you’ll need:
Brahmi powder
Amla powder
Jar, with tight fitting lid
Protective gloves for hands
- Before bed, in a (wide-mouthed mason jar or similar): Mix desired amount of brahmi powder with amla powder and other powders.
- Boil water.
- Pour boiled water over the powder mixture. Fill jar and then tighten lid.
- Allow the herbal powder mixture to steep/sit for 8-12 hours to create an infusion with the water. Easy way: let this sit overnight.
- In the morning, using a fine cheesecloth/strainer: strain the powder out. (If desired, you can add a drop or two of an essential oil for natural fragrance). The remaining liquid is used as an herbal hair rinse –after- shampooing your hair. I suggest using Lustrous Henna Shampoo Powder, then follow up with this herbal hair rinse.
- When ready to use: Pour herbal hair rinse through hair several times as you catch the liquid in a large bowl. When satisfied, rinse hair with warm water.
Note: The mixing times are only a suggestion. You can mix this hair rinse in the morning and use in the evening too.
*Brahmi powder can also be used in combination with other herbs (amla powder, bhringrai, neem, cassia, henna, tulsi and more. Remember to protect hands from potential staining by wearing protective gloves.
Source: 1 Science Direct, “Bacopa monniera, a reputed nootropic plant: an overview”, A. Russo, F. Borrelli
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