How to Prepare a Home Remedy for Dandruff

Some swear by the home-remedy approach, which involves using items found around the home to address common illnesses. It is said that there is a home remedy for everything from arthitis to the common cold. Dandruff is a condition marked by a flaking scalp, and it may be treated using home remedies.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Beet
• Lime juice
• Apple cider vinegar
• Thyme
• Fenugreek seeds
• Coffee grinder

Prepare a Home Remedy for Dandruff

1. Make time for thyme. Thyme is thought to have antiseptic properties that can be useful in dandruff relief. Add 4 heaping Tbsp. of dried thyme to 2 cups of water and boil for about 10 minutes. Strain, allow to cool, and apply to clean hair. Massage it into your scalp, taking care to cover all areas. Do not rinse.

2. Flip for fenugreek. Soak 2 Tbsp. of fenugreek seeds overnight in water. Come morning, grind into a fine paste using a coffee grinder. Rub the paste into your scalp and allow it to remain for about 30 minutes. Then rinse with a gentle shampoo.

3. Fall in love with lime. Rinse your hair with a tsp. of fresh lime juice, which some say combats dandruff.

4. Boil some beets. Before bed, boil the tops and roots of a couple of beets in water (white beets are preferable). Strain the mixture and massage it into your scalp.

5. Add apple cider vinegar to your shampoo regimen. When shampooing, use apple cider vinegar for the final rinse. This is said to relieve a flaking scalp.

6. Get some sun. Sunlight has been shown to alleviate dandruff, so don't be shy about exposing your scalp to its golden rays.

7. Beef up your knowledge of home remedies by visiting the Home Remedies for Natural Cures and Common Illnesses Web site (see Resources below). There you'll find remedies for a wide range of ailments.

Tips & Warnings

• Most of the products needed to treat your dandruff via a home-remedy approach are inexpensive and may be obtained at your neighborhood grocery store.

• If your condition is marked by thick scales, yellowish crusting and red patches (especially in the region of your neck), see a doctor. You may have seborrheic dermatitis, an illness for which medical attention is recommended.

• Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.