From rosemary water to rice water, natural hair remedies are increasingly competing with commercial skincare products. Among these, Indian ingredients are gaining significant attention. Currently, the internet is abuzz with dalchini, or cinnamon water, which Ayurveda has long praised for its medicinal properties. Many beauty influencers and experts claim that dalchini water promotes hair growth, reduces hair fall, and enhances overall scalp health. Let us explore the details.
Does Dalchini Water Help in Hair Growth?
Cinnamon contains compounds that may support a healthy scalp environment by improving blood circulation to hair follicles, reducing inflammation, strengthening hair roots, and balancing the scalp microbiome. By addressing these factors, it is believed to support hair growth. It also reduces hair fall by calming scalp inflammation, which is often linked to hair shedding. Dalchini water possesses anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritation and create a healthier environment for hair growth.
How to Make Dalchini Water at Home
You will need 2 dalchini sticks. Boil them in 2 cups of water. Simmer for 15 minutes and allow the mixture to cool down. Strain, transfer, and use this water in a spray bottle. Alternatively, you can use cinnamon powder: add 1 tablespoon to 2 cups of warm water. Let the mixture sit overnight and strain it before use.
How to Use Dalchini Water
You can directly use this as a scalp spray by applying it, gently massaging for 5 minutes, and leaving it on for half an hour. Then wash with mild shampoo. Another method is to use it as a hair rinse: after shampooing, pour it over the scalp and hair, leave it for a few minutes, and then rinse with a gentle conditioner. Lastly, combine it with coconut oil, rosemary oil, almond oil, or castor oil for better nourishment.
Who Should Avoid Dalchini Water?
If you have eczema or psoriasis on the scalp, a cinnamon allergy, open wounds, or chronic scalp sensitivity, avoid applying dalchini water. Use it only twice a week, and always use a diluted cinnamon mixture. Stay consistent for at least 12 weeks and combine with scalp massages for better circulation.
