Dandruff Home Remedy Using Caltrop

Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair

Specific Conditions Treated: Dandruff

Ingredients Used: Caltrop

Description: Many people have this chronic scalp disorder, which is marked by itching and excessive flaking of the scalp. Dandruff is a form of dermatitis caused by fungal infection of the skin and hair follicles. Dandruff is characterized by scaly skin which is shed in the form of flakes. Dandruff if not treated can lead to loss of hair and eye infections like blepharitis. Dandruff also called scurf and historically termed Pityriasis capitis. Dandruff is also known by some of the names such as Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cradle Cap, Seborrhea and Seborrheic eczema. Tribulus terrestris leaves extracts are very effective in resolving the fugal infections with its potent Fungicidal action. Tribulus terrestris leaves extracts match the efficacy of conventional topical anti-fungals like Clotrimazole (Candid) or Ketaconazole(Nizral). Caltrop has many common names like Puncture Vine, Yellow Vine, and Goathead are the most widely used and it is scientifically known as Tribulus terrestris.

Directions For Use: Caltrop is a potent fungicidal, so it can be used to treat Dandruff. Crush 10 to 15 Caltrop leaves into a fine paste using water or alcohol. Apply this paste on the affected site, thrice daily for a week. The symptoms of Dandruff are resolved in a week.

Not To Use With: No specific precaution needs to be followed while using Caltrop leaves extract to treat Dandruff.

Side Effects: None are seen with Caltrop leaves extract .

Expected Results: The symptoms of Dandruff are resolved in a week using Caltrop leaves extract.

Expected Results Within: 1 week