Grandmother’s Timeless Hair Tonic

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of fresh curry leaves
• 1/2 cup of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of amla (Indian gooseberry) powder
• 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds
• A few drops of rosemary essential oil (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • Rinse the fresh curry leaves thoroughly and let them dry completely.
   • If you don’t have fresh curry leaves, you can use dried ones, but fresh is preferable for maximum potency.
2. Infuse the Oil:
   • In a small pan, heat the coconut oil over low heat.
   • Once the oil is warm, add the dried curry leaves, amla powder, and fenugreek seeds to the pan.
   • Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the leaves turn slightly crispy, and the oil changes color.
3. Cool and Strain:
   • Remove the pan from heat and allow the oil mixture to cool completely.
   • Once cooled, strain the oil using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean glass jar, discarding the solid ingredients.
4. Add Essential Oil (Optional):
   • If you’re using rosemary essential oil, add a few drops to the strained oil and mix well. Rosemary oil can stimulate hair growth and improve circulation to the scalp.
5. Application:
   • Gently massage a small amount of the tonic into your scalp and hair, focusing on the roots.
   • Leave it on for at least an hour, or overnight for deeper nourishment.
   • Wash your hair with a mild shampoo and condition as usual.
6. Frequency:
   • For best results, use this tonic 2-3 times a week.

Story Behind the Recipe:

This timeless hair tonic draws inspiration from natural remedies passed down through generations. With ingredients known for their hair-strengthening and revitalizing properties, this tonic might just remind you of your grandmother’s stories of youthful days when her hair was thick, black, and lustrous. Just as her gray strands began to regain their color, your hair too can benefit from this nourishing blend, restoring its vitality and shine.

Note:

While this recipe is inspired by traditional practices, the results may vary. It’s always a good idea to perform a patch test to ensure you don’t have any allergic reactions to the ingredients.