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The benefits of garlic
In addition to the delicious and wonderful taste of garlic that it gives to various dishes in the kitchen, it can be eaten cooked with various foods, or fresh, or with different salads, as garlic has many great benefits for the health of the body when eaten, for example it reduces the risk of some types of cancer, According to some studies and research, it also works to reduce the level of cholesterol , and other wonderful benefits, but of course it is possible that garlic does not suit everyone, so it is advised to consult a specialist doctor when consuming it or using it as a treatment, and to determine the appropriate amount for each person. [1] In this article, we will talk about the various benefits of garlic in addition to its benefits for hair in particular, and some of the ways to use it as treatments for various hair problems.
The main ingredients and benefits of garlic
These are the most important ingredients of garlic, which are beneficial for hair health: [2]
- Selenium: This ingredient is useful for reducing hair loss.
- Sulfur: This ingredient is useful for treating psoriasis and eczema of the scalp, as both are beneficial for hair health.
- Vitamins B and C: These two vitamins are useful for protecting hair from damage and boosting collagen.
- Minerals: such as calcium, iron , copper, and manganese, and all these minerals are beneficial for hair health.
Benefits of garlic for hair
There are many benefits of garlic on hair, whether when consumed or used as hair treatments, and these are the most important of these benefits:
- Garlic prevents hair from falling out. [2]
- It strengthens the hair. [3]
- It increases the shine of the hair. [3]
- Reduces the exposure of hair to breakage and split ends. [3]
- Reduces dry and itchy hair . [3]
- Helps hair grow. [4]
- It works to get rid of dandruff and is anti-fungal and combats the infection caused by dandruff, by applying garlic oil to the scalp and leaving it overnight and washing the hair the next day with a light shampoo. [5]
Garlic masks for healthy hair
There are many natural garlic masks and recipes that are useful for solving some hair problems, and here are some of these remedies and ways to use them:
Garlic, honey, chamomile and aloe vera
This recipe works to prevent hair loss. The method is: [6]
- the ingredients:
- 6-8 cloves of garlic.
- A tablespoon of honey .
- 2 chamomile tea bags .
- Egg yolk.
- A tablespoon of aloe vera gel.
- How to prepare the recipe:
- Mash the garlic cloves well to get 1 tablespoon of garlic juice.
- Add honey to garlic juice, mix the ingredients together, and put the mixture in the refrigerator.
- Chamomile tea is boiled in water for 30 minutes, and placed in a cup.
- Take the garlic and honey mixture out of the refrigerator, add the egg yolk and the aloe vera gel, and mix the ingredients well to get a mixture.
- Apply the mixture to the affected areas with hair loss and massage the scalp.
- Leave the mixture for 20 minutes, wrap it in a cotton towel, then wash the hair well with baby shampoo and lukewarm water.
- The chamomile tea solution is placed on the scalp after washing the hair well.
- Repeat this recipe 2-3 times a week.
Garlic, onion and oil
This recipe promotes hair growth by improving blood circulation. The method is: [4]
- the ingredients:
- 8 cloves of garlic .
- Onion, medium size.
- 1/2 cup of olive oil , or castor oil , or oil coconut .
- How to prepare the recipe:
- Mash the garlic cloves and the onion well, or put it in a blender.
- Heat one of the previously mentioned oils, then add the garlic and onion puree to it, and leave the mixture on the fire until it boils, and becomes golden in color.
- Take two tablespoons of the mixture after it cools, and apply it to the scalp with a gentle massage for 15 minutes, then apply it to the entire hair, and leave it for 30 minutes, then wash the hair with a mild shampoo and conditioner.
- Repeat this recipe 3 times a week.
Garlic and honey
Honey strengthens hair follicles , moisturizes hair, and promotes its growth. The method is: [4]
- the ingredients:
- 8 cloves of garlic.
- A tablespoon of honey.
- How to prepare the recipe:
- Garlic juice is extracted from the garlic cloves, and honey is added to it and the two ingredients are mixed well.
- Apply the mixture on the scalp, leave it for 20 minutes, then wash the hair with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat this recipe 2-3 times a week.
Garlic oil, rosemary oil, castor oil, and coconut oil
This recipe promotes hair growth. The method is: [4]
- the ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons of garlic oil .
- 1/2 teaspoon of rosemary oil.
- A tablespoon of castor oil.
- A tablespoon of coconut oil.
- How to prepare the recipe:
- Put the ingredients in a special jug and shake well.
- Take two tablespoons of the mixture of the previous oils, and apply it to the scalp with a massage for 15 minutes, then cover the hair, and leave for 30 minutes, then wash the hair with a mild shampoo and conditioner.
- Repeat this recipe 3 times a week.
Benefits of eating garlic for a healthy body
These are the most important and different benefits of garlic for a healthy body:
- Reducing cholesterol level. [1]
- Reducing the chances of colon cancer. [1]
- Improvement in insulin sensitivity, thus reducing the risk of diabetes. [1]
- Brain cancer prevention. [7]
- Improving memory. [7]
- Regulating blood flow to the brain. [7]
- Preventing Alzheimer's . [7]
- Reducing the risk of heart disease. [3]
- Treating colds, as it contains antioxidants and effective antibacterials to support the body's immune system to fight cold diseases. [8]
- Get rid of the bacteria that cause pimples and pimples on the skin. [8]
- Reducing dental pain . [5]
- Support the body's immune system. [5]
- Good for women's bone health. [5]
References
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- ^ A b LINDA TARR KENT (18-7-2017), "Garlic For Hair Growth" , WWW.LIVESTRONG.COM , Retrieved 12-3-2018. Edited.
- ^ A b t w c RYN GARGULINSKI (18-7-2017), "Garlic And Hair Care" , WWW.LIVESTRONG.COM , Retrieved 12-3-2018. Edited.
- ^ A b t w Meenal Rajapet (19-9-2017), "How To Use Garlic For Hair Growth" , Www.stylecraze.com , Retrieved 12-3-2018. Edited.
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