USEFUL PROPERTIES OF ONION JUICE

What substances do onions contain? How does onion juice help hair grow? Onions for gray hair and skin infections

INNA CODRU , JANUARY 12, 2019

Thinning hair and hair loss can cause a lot of anxiety. It can even be demoralizing. The causes of hair loss can be as simple as vitamin deficiency. And more complex, for example, any serious health problem. If you are suffering from hair loss, then it's time to explore the causes and possible remedies to solve the problem.

In this article, I will detail some amazing ways to prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth.

HAIR GROWTH PROCESS

It would be right to first understand the very physiology of hair growth, so that we then have a clear idea of \u200b\u200bhow to accelerate their growth.

Hair grows from the root follicle, which is located under the skin. The blood vessels nourish the hair follicles and help in hair growth.

Hair growth goes through four stages:

Anagen or (Active hair growth phase)

Catagen or (Phase of transition from hair growth to "rest")

Telogen (resting phase)

Exogen (Dropout phase)

Hair color is due to the presence of melanin. Eumelanin and Pheomelanin are two types of melanin.

Eumelanin colors hair from brown to black. Pheomelanin turns hair from yellow-blonde to reddish-red. The color and shade of your hair is determined by the levels of these two melanins.

The cells that produce melanin are called melanocytes. They are present in hair follicles. Our hair begins to turn gray when melanocytes stop producing melanin.

CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS

Stress

Physical stress often leads to hair loss. Hair has, as we have already noted, four phases of growth, of which three are the main ones. Growth phase, resting phase and shedding phase. When you are experiencing severe physical and mental stress, such as an operation, accident, or illness. The fallout phase is extended. This causes more hair to be lost.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy is always very serious, and it causes a lot of stress in the body. And it can also lead to hair loss. You may notice more hair loss after childbirth, but not during the actual pregnancy.

Protein deficiency affects hair growth. As you well know, protein is essential for hair growth.

Other reasons may be:

Too much vitamin A

Male pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia)

female hormones

Heredity

Anemia (anemia)

Vitamin B deficiency

Chemotherapy

Hypothyroidism

Lupus

Sudden weight loss

autoimmune disease

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Aging

Antidepressants

Anabolic steroid

Hormonal changes

scalp infections

Focal hair loss

Trichotillomania (nervous disorder accompanied by irresistible urges to pull out one's hair)

AMAZING PROPERTIES OF ONION JUICE

Onions are rich in BIOTIN . Biotin is essential for healthy hair growth. Besides biotin, onions are a good source of:

Vitamin B6

Copper

manganese

Vitamin C

Fiber

Phosphorus

Vitamin B1

Folate

Potassium

Onions belong to the family with the Latin name "Allium". It is rich in sulfur-containing compounds. These compounds are responsible for most of the health benefits of onions. Not only are these sulfur compounds responsible for its pungent smell, but onion juice is high in polyphenols. They are an outstanding source of quercetin.

Onion juice promotes cardiovascular health. The substances contained in it increase bone density and provide our connective tissue with many useful substances. Which in general increases the immunity of the body. It also keeps existing chronic inflammation under control.

Onion juice offers some protection against cancer, helps lower blood sugar levels, and improves blood sugar control. It has great antibacterial properties.

Not only does onion juice help in hair growth, which is the central topic of this article. Scroll down to find other great benefits of onion juice for your hair.

THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY DIET

Onions are an excellent source of BIOTIN . This vitamin B7 is essential for hair growth. It improves the overall condition of the scalp. Biotin-rich foods to include in your diet include eggs, almonds, peanuts, salmon, avocados, wheat bran, and low-fat cheese.

You can include oysters which are high in zinc. Zinc promotes rapid hair growth, fights hair loss and dandruff. Sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene. It helps revitalize dull, lifeless hair.

Onion juice and bell peppers are a rich source of vitamin C, which helps blood cells transport iron to hair follicles. COLLAGEN is also very necessary for the follicles and for the blood vessels and for the scalp. Vitamin C is great for helping with collagen production.

Folate is essential for hair growth. Research shows that folic acid is effective in treating alopecia, or hair loss. Spinach and onion juice are excellent sources of folate. You can easily add this to your table.

Onions are a rich source of vitamin B6 and folate. These nutrients are essential for the formation of red blood cells. Which, in turn, nourish the scalp and hair follicles and promote healthy hair growth. These vitamins prevent slow growth, hair loss or weakening of hair.

HOW CAN ONION JUICE HELP IN HAIR GROWTH?

Onions are rich in sulfur-containing compounds. The four main diallyl sulfides present in onions are:

DMS - Diallyl Monosulfide

SDS - Diallyl disulfide

DTS - Diallyl trisulfide

DTTS - Dialyltetrasulfide

Onions also contain many sulfoxide compounds. Sulfur is one of the building blocks of hair. Improves blood circulation and helps nourish the hair follicle. These sulfur compounds stimulate new hair growth and give hair its healthy length.

The antibacterial properties of onions help fight scalp infections. These infections are one of the causes of hair loss.

Onions contain the enzyme catalase, which prevents premature graying (!). More on this below.

ONION JUICE AGAINST SCALP INFECTIONS

Ringworm is a fungal infection that starts as a pimple on the scalp and grows in size. This causes temporary baldness in the affected areas. The fungi that cause ringworm are dermatophytes.

They appear as a red rash in the form of dots. Smooth round spots cause severe itching. Using onion juice on your scalp will help you get rid of this infection.

Folliculitis

Inflammation of the hair follicles, known as folliculitis. It can appear due to excessive sweating, excessive oiliness of the hair, or due to lack of proper hair care.

It is characterized by the fact that in almost every hair follicle on a certain part of the head, an inflammatory process begins, which leads to the appearance of painful and itchy pimples in place of the follicles. Folliculitis usually occurs due to a bacterial infection.

Piedra

Piedra is a superficial fungal infection of the hair shaft characterized by nodules along the hair shaft. A visible indicator is the appearance of hard nodules on the hair fibers. It has two variations: black and white piedra. When the fungus becomes lingering, it weakens the hair and leads to hair loss.

Seborrheic dermatitis

This is a skin condition that can lead to temporary hair loss and infection. Stress and chronic fatigue can further worsen this condition. Seborrheic dermatitis is caused by an excess production of oil by the skin. And then excess sebum acts as food for microbes, leading to infection and eventually hair loss.

Acne gland

Acne glands are small mites that live in the skin and hair follicles. Does not cause hair loss. But they can irritate the scalp, especially on the eyelashes. Is it contagious. People become infected when they come into contact with a sick person.

HOW TO MAKE ONION LOTION FOR HAIR OR SCALP PROBLEMS

Ingredients:

Onions (small onions are best)

A mixture of various ESSENTIAL OILS - tea tree oil, rosemary essential oil, cedar tree essential oil. You can mix one or more of these oils.

OLIVE OIL

COCONUT OIL

Lemon and chamomile for hair conditioning

Mode of application:

Take 5-8 small onions and peel them

Make onion puree

Place it in a clean cotton cloth and squeeze out the juice (You should get 3 to 4 teaspoons of juice)

Add essential oils (3 drops of each of the essential oils mentioned above).

Lightly massage your scalp with your fingertips. This process helps stimulate blood circulation in the scalp.

Add coconut oil and olive oil to the resulting mixture and apply to the hair strands, being careful not to apply to the scalp itself.

Leave it all for two hours. Then wash off with a natural shampoo.

Mix the juice of half a lemon with 200 ml of chamomile infusion. Rinse your hair. This will eliminate the onion smell and make your hair shinier and silkier.

You must do this procedure regularly and thoroughly for a month to get visible positive results. Your patience will give you a healthy scalp full of vibrant, silky hair.

ONION JUICE FOR GRAY HAIR

Research shows that gray hair is due to the natural buildup of hydrogen peroxide in the hair follicles. The main reason for this is age. The hair cells constantly produce small amounts of hydrogen peroxide, as it is a by-product of our body's processing of the oxygen we breathe.

However, as we age, the amount of hydrogen peroxide produced by hair cells increases. Thus, the hair begins to turn gray, and subsequently becomes completely white. To put it simply, your body begins to bleach your hair with hydrogen peroxide from the inside.

At a young age, our body successfully reproduces a natural enzyme - catalase. This enzyme, produced by our body, helps remove hydrogen peroxide from cells. When catalase levels are low, hydrogen peroxide levels are high. This affects the production of tyrosinase, another enzyme that produces melanin in hair follicles. Ultimately, all this leads to the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide in our hair follicles.

Onion juice has been used for centuries to treat early gray hair. Onions are rich in catalase. As we saw earlier, gray hair results from a decrease in natural levels of catalase. Studies show that catalase, supplied with food from outside, neutralizes hydrogen peroxide and reduces the amount of gray hair. However, excess hydrogen peroxide in the hair follicles leads to graying, brittleness and thinning of the hair.

HOW TO PREPARE ONION JUICE FOR GRAY HAIR

1. Peel the onion

2. Cut off the tails

3. Wash the bulb

4. Cut into pieces

5. Put in a blender

6. Blend chopped onion for 1 minute

7. Put the gauze cloth over the sieve

8. Transfer the onion pulp to cheesecloth

9. Wring it out (you can use a spoon or spatula).

10. Collect the juice in a suitable container.