Amla Oil

I keep seeing Amla oil mentioned and I honestly never heard of it until the CN forums were birthed. If you use it can you please explain why and how. Any other details are welcome.....bring me up to speed, please.

I've never used it but this is what I found about it.

BENEFITS & USES OF AMLA OIL
Amla Oil

• enriches hair growth and pigmentation. It prevents premature graying
  of hair, dandruff, increases the strength of hair follicles (and thus
  preventing hair-fall). Customarily, a small amount of Amla oil is
  applied to the hair after washing. This not only brings forth a rich,
  natural shine and soft texture to the hair, but also helps rejuvenate
  hairs that are dull and damaged. It also prevents split hair ends.
  
• 
  Application of Amla oil over the scalp has a cooling effect. As such, it keeps the
  mind cool and promotes sound sleep.
  
  Amla oil along with various other formulations such as drugs like Brahmi,
  Shikakai and Reetha are very beneficial for mind, hair and body.
  
• 
  Amla oil is useful for increasing memory
  

AMLA OIL (Fortified with
Brahmi)

Contents:

Amalaki fruit (Emblica
officinalis)
Brahmi leaf (Bacopa monnieri)
Ela seed (Elettaria cardamomum)
Gulab petal (Rosa Centifolia)
Kapoor Kachri rhizome(Hedichium spicatum)
Bhringraj whole plant (Ecliptu alba)
Musta rhizome (Cyperus rotundus)
Natural sesame oil as base

Usage:

1.your hair and apply oil all over the scalp
2. Massage the scalp gently with fingers in a circular motion, so that
the oil gets absorbed into the scalp, gradually
3. Leave for an hour or more before washing with an all-natural shampoo.

Thanks LL, I read about it online also. I was really wondering about real life-real people experiences. It sounds nice and I am always up for trying new oils but I need some reviews before purchasing

I'm pretty sure Chrs has used it. I think she has used all of the Indian herbs, powders, oils.

Lynnieluve wrote:I think she has used all of the Indian herbs, powders, oils.

You make her sound like a junkie! I'm telling!!!

Thanks, I will go let her know that this post needs her input.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] She's not a junkie [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . She is very knowledgable about the products.

I have some good hair products on my website check it out http://sheshay.com

ChrsLvsBks wrote:I'll say it. My name is ChrsLvsBks, and I am a PJ.

I plan to make my own oil by slowing steeping the powder in a 1/2 cup of jasmine or sesame oil. I will put the powder in a tea bag and sit it in the oil in a crock pot on very low for four hours. Once I make my own, I will apply it to my scalp.

Chrs you're like our little encyclopedia! I'm glad that you know so much, it helps me a ton.

Thank you!

Tell me how your homemade amla/jasmine oil turns out. I love the smell of jasmine and saw some jasmine oil on the BNB site but since I'm already getting the Vatika I didn't want to overdo it.

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I saw the Dabur amla oil at an indian store and quickly bought it. It appears to just have amla oil, almonds, and henna. I was all excited to start mixing until that smell hit my nose! Still haven't used it now 5mos later lol.

Fromnaturewithlove.com has it unscented which I intend on buying.

ChrsLvsBks wrote:[color=indigo]
I plan to make my own oil by slowing steeping the powder in a 1/2 cup of jasmine or sesame oil. I will put the powder in a tea bag and sit it in the oil in a crock pot on very low for four hours. Once I make my own, I will apply it to my scalp.

That sounds like it is going to be nice. Make sure you let us know how it works out.

ChrsLvsBks wrote:I'll say it. My name is ChrsLvsBks, and I am a PJ.

I had both Dabur's amla oils. The first ingredient in one of them was mineral oil.

Ha ha haha I am a PJ too!!!! PJs stick together and unite!!!!

I just bought the same amla oil and am so bummed that its full of mineral oil. Now I need to figure out what I'm going to do with this stuff. I bought 2 bottles of jasmine oil and its full of mineral oil too. Ugh!

Well, I'm a pj and since the lady that threads my eyebrows is from India and suggested that I use this I feel obligated to my pjism to get it. She said they have it at the World Store in Cary, NC. She also told me to try the Amla pickles, but I don't think I will go that far.

ChrsLvsBks wrote:I'll say it. My name is ChrsLvsBks, and I am a PJ.

I had both Dabur's amla oils. The first ingredient in one of them was mineral oil. I used it in the summer since I was co-washing everday and cleansing with Dr. Bronner's every week or so. I would use it to pre-poo overnight.

The Dabur Gold amla oil was written in another language so I could not read the ingredients. I gave it up during a recent meet up since I would not use it until the summer.

I plan to make my own oil by slowing steeping the powder in a 1/2 cup of jasmine or sesame oil. I will put the powder in a tea bag and sit it in the oil in a crock pot on very low for four hours. Once I make my own, I will apply it to my scalp.

Chrs,

I believe you are my pj/diy twin. I too steep my powders but I use coconut oil or grapeseed oil because they penetrate better and are light in consistency [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Carolina Natural wrote:Well, I'm a pj and since the lady that threads my eyebrows is from India and suggested that I use this I feel obligated to my pjism to get it. She said they have it at the World Store in Cary, NC. She also told me to try the Amla pickles, but I don't think I will go that far.

Why is that that overtime I read one of your posts, I start cracking up laughing First, the "burning your hair out" moment, now this...

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They have alma oil available that has no mineral oil as an additive. I made sure not to buy the Dabur version of alma oil. Haven't tried it yet but am excited to see what this oil will do to my hair.

@ Cutie .. do you happen to have the the name of the Amla oil with No mineral oil. I only see the Dabur brand available.

@lady here is the link where I got it from
http://www.ayurnaturalbeauty.com/products/Amla-Hair-Oil.html

@ Cutie...thanks alot

Let me know how it works for you