Baheda (Bibhitaki) – Le Erbe di Janas

The Baheda is a large deciduous tree of the Combretaceae family that can reach up to 60 meters in height. Its fruits, sweet and ovoid, are rich in tannins, B-sitosterol, gallic acid, mannitol, glucose, galactose, fructose and rhamnose.

HAIR: Nourishes and strengthens the roots. It is full of vital nutrients that promote hair growth. It stops them from falling out and keeps them strong and healthy, soft and smooth. Indicated for fine and fragile hair. It enriches the hair color and prevents the premature appearance of gray hair. If applied to the scalp it can fight dandruff.

SKIN: it has antioxidant and antimicrobial action, it helps to improve its tone.

HISTORY and CURIOSITIES: Baheda is one of the three ingredients of Triphala which according to Ayurveda has balancing and rejuvenating effects on the three constituent elements that govern human life.

How to use:

Mix with boiling water until you get the consistency of a yogurt. Add any other Herbs for a synergistic effect. Cover the container and leave to rest for 20 minutes. Apply the paste to dry or slightly damp skin. Massage with circular movements. Apply what remains on the lengths. Leave on for 20/50 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and, if necessary, apply a light and diluted shampoo, such as our Wild Helichrysum Shampoo from Sardinia. A final rinse with water and vinegar helps keep the hair soft and shiny. As a face mask it is recommended to mix it with clays and other herbs. The exposure time is 10/15 minutes. Do not let the mask dry out, but keep it moist by dispensing water or Acque Aromatiche.

PLEASE NOTE: It can be used on chemically dyed hair, while it should be avoided on bleached hair, because it highlights a slightly golden tone.

Inci:

Terminalia bellerica fruit powder