Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties are found in guava leaves, which helps in keeping the scalp safe from infections. Vitamin C present in it strengthens the hair roots and reduces the chances of hair breakage.
Cold winds harm not only the skin but also the hair. Due to this, the problem of hair fall increases and one has to face dryness of hair. In this season, the quantity of guava increases in the market and collecting the leaves attached with guava can help in taking care of hair loss. During childhood days, mother often used to boil guava leaves in water and use it to wash hair in such weather. These leaves, rich in antioxidants, strengthen the follicles, which helps in solving hair related problems. Let us know how water prepared from guava leaves helps in hair growth (guava leaves water benefits for hair).
In this regard, Ayurveda expert Dr. Ankur Tanwar says that anti-bacterial and antifungal properties are found in guava leaves, which helps in keeping the scalp safe from infections. The Vitamin C present in it strengthens the hair roots and reduces the chances of hair breakage. These leaves control oil by removing dust particles accumulated on the scalp. Due to this, the strength of hair starts increasing and the growth cycle becomes regular.
Know how guava leaf water is effective for hair.
1. Prevent hair from turning gray
Regular use of guava leaves maintains the pigment of hair. The flavonoids, quercetin and glycosides present in it help in stimulating melanogenesis by reaching the scalp. This maintains the natural color of the hair.
2. Reduce hairfall
The amount of Vitamin A and C present in it increases the absorption of beta carotene in the hair and strengthens the roots. With this, hair fall can be avoided by reducing the problem of split ends. Apart from this, the amount of potassium found in guava leaves improves the hair quality.
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3. Protect scalp from infection
Dryness of the scalp starts increasing during the winter season. In such a situation, to protect the skin from any kind of infection, boil guava leaves in water and use it for hair wash. With this, rashes and itching on the scalp can be avoided. The anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties found in it help in keeping the hair clean and neat.
4. Increases shine and smoothness of hair
Lycopene is found in guava leaves, which provides a protective layer to the hair. By using it, the amount of collagen starts increasing, which reduces the roughness of the hair. This keeps the hair shiny and smooth. Use it twice a week to reduce increasing frizziness in hair.
5. Reduce itching
The effect of bacteria growing in the hair proves to be the cause of itching. Use guava leaves water to strengthen hair roots and avoid itching. This keeps the scalp healthy and the volume of hair starts increasing.
How to use guava leaf water for hair
1. Use as hair spray
To improve hair density, spray hair with guava leaf water before washing hair. This strengthens the hair roots and reduces hair breakage and fall. Wash hair after 30 minutes.
2. Use by mixing it with shampoo
Add this water in limited quantity to the shampoo and apply it on the hair and leave it on the hair for 3 to 5 minutes. With this, increasing itching on the scalp can be avoided. Due to this the effect of bacteria starts reducing. After massaging the hair with your hands, wash the hair.
3. Conditioning your hair
To maintain hair shine, wash hair after hair wash with guava leaves water. This makes hair healthy and strong. Also the hair looks soft. Using it twice a week helps in providing nourishment to the hair.
4. Apply hair mask
Prepare a hair mask by mixing aloe vera gel and guava leaves water in curd. Apply it from the roots to the length of the hair. With this the problem of gray hair can be avoided.
How to prepare guava leaf water
For this, wash a handful of guava leaves and put them in 1 liter of water. Boil the leaves for 10 to 15 minutes. When the water is reduced to half, cool it and fill it in a spray bottle. This water can be used for one to two weeks.
