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Raw apple cider vinegar (ACV with the mother) can be extremely cheap homeopathy for hair. For thousands of years, people around the world have used plants, herbs, minerals, as well as other pure substances to naturally fight and cure a wide range of health conditions internally and externally. A daily regimen of using certain natural products can keep you healthy and free from infection. Let’s explore why mother-infused ACV could be just what your hair and scalp needs.
Homeopathic Medicine for Hair
Unpasteurized vinegar is a completely natural substance, as well as being non-toxic and biodegradable. Specifically, the vinegar mother is present in every type of unfiltered vinegar. Composed of acetic acid bacteria (AAB) strains, the mother of vinegar is live microorganisms (probiotics), also known as healthy bacteria.
Most importantly, the probiotics (good bacteria) in raw vinegar carry naturally-formed anti-microbial protection. In fact, multiple studies have proven vinegar to slow the growth of bad bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other harmful pathogens inside the body and out. In particular, apple vinegar has amino acids, organic acids, and vitamins and minerals from apples.
- Apples are high in pectin, which is organically found in many fruits and vegetables. Pectin in ACV carries anti-inflammatory effects, which can soothe and cure an itchy scalp, dandruff, or other problems.
- Acetic acid is a proven effective antibacterial and antifungal agent. Plus, it proved to be equally effective as store bought antiseptics.
- Citric acid proved to nourish the hair follicle, thereby aiding in hair growth. Most importantly, it can increase the absorption of lysozyme, a crucial enzyme in our immune system that helps fight infection.
- Lactic acid has been used as an antifungal and to lessen dullness, thereby making hair glossier.
- Other organic acids found in apple vinegar contain high amounts of phenolic compounds (antioxidants). Table 3 shows an in-depth examination of these acids and compounds.
Pasteurized vinegar filters out the mother. As such, pasteurized ACV can be used, but it does not carry the same antimicrobial resistance as mother-infused ACV.
| Learn exactly what mother of vinegar is and why it’s so powerful. |
Homeopathic Hair Tonic
ACV conditioning rinse
(Dirty Water rinse): Purifies scalp and makes hair shine
1. In a (squeeze) bottle, mix 1-part raw ACV to 2 or 3-parts water. I reused an astringent container, pictured far left above.
2. Pour on hair in shower after shampooing.
3. Leave on for 1-3 minutes.
4. Rinse out.
- Use the same 1-part ACV to 2-3-parts water solution also as a toner to reduce blemishes and make your skin glow.
ACV-infused hair oil
(Dirty hair oil): Prevents and reduces skin issues and discomfort
1. Mix 1 tbsp. raw ACV with ¼ cup carrier oil(argan, sunflower, or coconut depending on hair type).
2. Apply wherever your scalp needs it after showering and leave on.
- Vinegar proved ineffective for head lice. In particular, one nurse’s testimonial shows her personal experiment. She urges people not to use vinegar for lice treatment.
- Never put undiluted vinegar on your scalp. It is acidic and should always be diluted.
Start collecting bottles for your Dirty Water skincare, haircare, mouth care, and internal health now.
- Follow my lead, save and reuse bottles by cleaning them out and taking the labels off. In this case, Goo Gone is my savior and takes off various sizes and types of labels easily. Trust me, the 8-ounce bottle I have (link below), will last you years. This one even comes with a handy label/sticker remover. Mine didn’t. Seriously, buy it now. You can thank me later.
- If you don’t have any bottles at home you like, the choices below can be used for a conditioning rinse, toner, as well as mouthwash.
- Don’t let travelling be an excuse not to use your Dirty Water complete body tonic. Here are TSA approved plastic toiletry bottles (cannot be larger than 3.4 oz. each). You can only pack glass bottles and/or larger than 3.4 oz. in checked luggage.
Homeopathy Hair Treatment
Despite this information, depending on the severity of your condition, you may need stronger homeopathic medicines. For example, alopecia areata, baldness, excessive hair loss, hair regrowth, or other suffering may need stronger homeopathic treatment. Everybody, as well as every scalp, is different. Over time, your hair type will change. Just because raw ACV works for some, does not mean it will help your head.
Nevertheless, your scalp and hair deserve as much nutrients and benefits as your skin does. Besides, isn’t scalp skin? Of course, it is, so take care of it. Don’t cut corners when it comes to the health of your scalp and hair.
Raw ACV can strengthen your immune system, help you lose weight, give you a healthy mouth, and overall healthy insides.
Always stock raw ACV in your home. It is the most versatile and cheapest, natural substance, not only as homeopathy for hair, but for skin, home, garden, and more.
| Watch my YouTube video on how easy it is to make a Dirty Water conditioning rinse that triples as a whole body toner and mouthwash. |
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