can someone please break ayurveda down?

[tatambabyy]

I wanna know what's the craze about! I been looking for post explaining exactly what ayurveda is,which powders do what,and directions on how to use them. I only find posts on ayurveda regimens. It would greatly be appreciated if someone can list the oils and powders and how each of them work. I'm very interested.
Also if you have links to ayurveda threads, that would help.
TIA and HHG

 

[hurricane]

I wanna know what's the craze about! I been looking for post explaining exactly what ayurveda is,which powders do what,and directions on how to use them. I only find posts on ayurveda regimens. It would greatly be appreciated if someone can list the oils and powders and how each of them work. I'm very interested.
Also if you have links to ayurveda threads, that would help.
TIA and HHG

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Do a search in the LHCF search box. Lots of info, including what the powders and oils do. May take a minute but its worth researching.

Shikaki/ aritha: cleanses the hair and scalp, strengthens
Amla: I think strengthens
brahmi: moisturizes and promotes growth. Also helps with pre-mature greying.

The oils basically do the same. Coconut oil pentrates the hair shaft and locks in moisture.

I just posted a thread on my 5 month growth process. Take a look.

 

[omnipadme]

Here are some great links:

The ayurvedic lowdown!

Ayurvedic (Indian) Powders...(Now I've Got Them, How Shall I Use Them?)

Ayurvedic - Why so popular?

3 Month Ayurveda Challenge

Ayurveda Support Thread

Yeah, I Got Sucked In......And Now....

Why is it that you shouldn't comb after ayurveda?

AYURVEDIC POWDER ADVICE + Excerpt from: Cherie Ayurveda Vol: 1

The Truth + Proof Indian regimes MADE MY HAIR GROW in 3 weeks!

How do you wash your hair with ayurvedic powders?

Does anyone have a Ayurvedic regime that's simple?

ayurveda

I LOVE AYURVEDA PRODUCTS!

Has anyone tried Parachute Coconut Oil

 

[tatambabyy]

thanks ladies! heading off to do my research now.

 

[Keen]

My sister wants us to start doing Ayuveda. I wanted her to be the ginny pig. Our hair likes the same product so she usually make me try stuff first. This time, I'm letting her take the plunge

 

[tatambabyy]

I'm trying to look for places to order online since I don't have a indian grocer nearby. Any suggestions?

 

[Faith]

Check some of the threads from yesterday regarding ayurvedic, a poster had a link to a site with cheap powders.
ETA: I think it was http://ruchita.mybisi.com

 

[tatambabyy]

Check some of the threads from yesterday regarding ayurvedic, a poster had a link to a site with cheap powders.
ETA: I think it was http://ruchita.mybisi.com

thank you. the powders were cheap, but the shipping is almost 12 dollars

ETA: Even though the shipping killed me, i ordered shikakai powder,brahmi powder, and vatika oil.

 

[janeemat]

thank you. the powders were cheap, but the shipping is almost 12 dollars

ETA: Even though the shipping killed me, i ordered shikakai powder,brahmi powder, and vatika oil.

Use Amazon. It will be shipped from the indian store. Shipping was not bad.

 

[Prose Princess]

Yeah, if you're just getting vatika oil, amla, brahmi, shikakai, etc., Amazon is the better choice and very cheap. That Ruchita site is like the only place online you can get Kalpi Tone with reasonable shipping though. I also got some of my hibiscus petal powder from them, before I found a huge 1lb jar of it on amazon for like $7.50 . Another site people like is http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com