How to make Amla Hair Oil at Home/ Amla Hair Oil Recipe

Amla Hair Oil Recipe

Amla which is also known as Indian Gooseberry has been an integral part of Indian culture. It is also called as wonder fruit. Indian Gooseberry/Amla may not be appealing due to its tangy taste.

But it has many health benefits when consumed in limited quantity. Amla is rich in Vitamin C.

Health Benefits of Amla

Rich in Vitamin C

Boost Immunity

Hair health

Thick and beautiful hair

Prevents premature graying

Prevents hair fall

Conditions hair 

Heals Mouth Ulcer

Improves digestion

Improves eyesight

Maintains cholesterol levels

Antibacterial

Helps in weight loss

Anti Arthritis and many more

You can prepare Jam, Pickles, fruit preserves (murabba), etc. You can make hair oil with Amla as well. Amla is very helpful for hair growth. The wonderful Amla hair oil acts as a natural hair conditioner. It prevents premature graying and encourages healthy hair growth. There are many hair oil brands available in the market. You can purchase Amla oil easily from them. But you can make this oil at home with minimal ingredients...:) So why it's a good idea to make Amla hair oil at home? Naturally, because the one you purchase may contain many undesirable ingredients like artificial color, mineral oil, etc. which may do harm. But when you make it yourself, you can assure its purity.

How to make Amla Hair Oil at home

There are many ways to make Amla oil at home. You can use dry Amla powder or Amla juice for producing oil. I personally use fresh Amla juice to make this oil. All you need is just two ingredients and around 2-3 hours to make this oil. Coconut oil and Sesame oil are traditionally used as a base for preparing Amla oil. Both are equally beneficial. But it's essential to choose one that suits you. Coconut oil is considered cooling by nature and Sesame oil heating by nature. If you have a tendency to catch a cold easily or you are suffering from Sinus then use Sesame oil instead of Coconut oil as a base for Amla oil.

                                    I have used coconut oil as a base for preparing Amla oil. Let's see how you can make this oil at home.

Ingredients

• Amla juice: 1 cup
• Coconut oil/ Sesame oil: 1 cup

Method

• Mix Amla juice and coconut/sesame oil in a heavy bottom stainless steel utensil.

• Heat the pot on high flame.
• Keep stirring continuously.

• After one boil turn gas flame to low and cook the mixture until Amla residues settle down at the bottom and oil gets separated.

• Turn off the flame.
• Take another stainless steel container and filter oil using a muslin or cotton cloth.
• Let is cool.
• Transfer Amla oil in a glass container and store in a dark place.
• You can store this oil for about 1 year.