Remedy
Hair shelfOnion Juice-Castor Oil Treatment for Hair Growth & Thickness
When hair thinning noticeably, excessive hair fall, bald patches starting, hair not growing past certain length.
From the household notebook
“Baal patley ho rahe hain? Pyaaz ka ras lagao scalp pe — smell aayegi par baal aa jayenge! Meri beti ko bhi yeh lagati thi, baal kitne ghane ho gaye the!”
Dadima’s tip: Badboo se daro mat — nimbu paani se last rinse karo, smell chali jayegi. Results 6 hafte baad dikhenge, patience rakhna.
You will need
Ingredients
pyaaz ka ras (onion juice)
3 tbsp (2 medium onions grated & squeezed)Availability Available abroad
arandi tel (castor oil)
1 tbspSubstitute coconut oil
Availability Available abroad
shahad (honey)
1 tsp (to reduce smell)Availability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Grate 2 onions finely
- Squeeze through muslin cloth to extract juice
- Mix onion juice with castor oil and honey
- Part hair into sections
- Apply directly on scalp with cotton ball
- Massage gently for 5 minutes
- Cover with shower cap
- Leave for 45-60 minutes (minimum 30 min)
- Wash with mild shampoo — may need 2 washes to remove smell
- Use lemon rinse in final wash to cut onion smell
Works best for
Dosage
2-3 times per week. Consistent use for 6-8 weeks for visible results.
When not to use
Avoid if scalp has open wounds, cuts, or active dermatitis — onion juice will cause severe stinging.