Vigna mungo, daal, black lentil, are the common names of black gram. Originated in India, it is a bean commonly found all over Asia and grown in the southern parts of Asia. Black gram has proteins, minerals, and vitamins that result in plenty of hair benefits according to the Ayurveda apart from health and skin. Black gram or urad dal promotes thick hair growth and stops hair damage like breakage and split ends.
Tip 1:
a) Take two tablespoon black grams and soak it in a 1/2 cup of water.
b) In the morning crush it into a smooth paste.
c) Now apply it all over your scalp and leave it for nearly 30 minutes.
d) Repeat this procedure thrice a week.
Tip 2: Black Gram + Curd
a) Soak a handful of black grams all night.
b) Crush than the next morning and blend it with a 1 cup of curd.
c) Now apply it all throughout your hair and scalp for healthy hair.
d) You will notice less hair fall after a few days.
Tip 3: Hair Pack
This pack not only gives nutrients to the hair follicles but also provide nourishment the roots that result in less hair fall and stronger roots.
You Will Need:
a) 2 to 3 tablespoons black grams
b) 1 egg
c) 5 to 6 hibiscus leaves and flowers
d) 1/2 cup of lemon juice
e) 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds
f) 2 to 3 tablespoon amla Shikakai powder or any another herbal pack
Steps:
a) Soak black gram and fenugreek seeds for about 7 to 8 hours.
b) Leave it undisturbed for the whole night and then grind them into a paste the next morning.
c) Take the herbs quantity as per your hair length.
d) Now grind fenugreek, lentil, and hibiscus in a grinder to make a smooth paste by adding water to it.
e) Add lemon juice and one egg to this hair pack to a smooth paste.
f) Apply it to your hair and scalp and keep it for at least 1 hour.
g) Rinse it off with a mild herbal shampoo and condition it as you usually do.
Tip 4: Black Gram + Green Gram Pack
This mixture strengthens your hair, eliminating dandruff and makes your hair soft and clean.
a) Make a smooth paste of black and green gram.
b) Use this mixture for washing hair.
Tip 5: Black Gram + Fenugreek
Black gram, when used in combination with the fenugreek, is very beneficial in curing hair problems. It not only removes dandruff but boosts length and strengthens hair.
Steps:
a) Soak 1/4 cup of black gram and cook it in a cooker.
b) Blend it to form a paste and add fenugreek seeds powder or leaves to it.
c) Apply fenugreek and black gram dal paste over your scalp and keep it on for two hours.
d) Rinse the hair with lukewarm water to promote dense hair growth.
e) Do this process once a week or lush hair growth.
