Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), also known as Indian Pennywort, is perhaps the most common herbal nootropic (meaning food that improves one or more aspects of brain function). It enhances the growth and proliferation of the branched nerve cell extensions, which enhance neural signaling. This helps not only in increasing clarity and focus but also reduces stress, in turn helping with hair health. 

Various alkaloids make it an effective antioxidant and cell protective in nature. It is a perennial creeping herb that grows in wet and marshy lands and is native to India. 

Licorice (Yashtimadhu) is rich in flavonoids which block the action of testosterone, and the phytosterols directly block DHT, thus promoting hair growth. It is antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and an effective scalp-soothing herb. 

‘Yashti’ means wood, and ‘Madhu’ means honey. This herb has sweet roots, and its extract can be 50 times sweeter than sugar! Used in Ayurveda for centuries, it has a vast range of health benefits and flavoring abilities. Yashtimadhu has been used for years in regions of Egypt, China, and Greece as a therapeutic for treating hair problems.

Sesame Oil is an excellent source of Vitamin E, a natural antioxidant. It is also rich in other nutrients like zinc, copper, magnesium, calcium, and iron, as well as Vitamin B6. These constituents provide protective, nourishing, and detoxifying effects to damaged skin and hair. The high concentration of omega-6 fatty acids in Sesame Oil gives it a highly moisturizing quality.

While it is believed to have been first cultivated in India around 2000 BC, Sesame Oil has references in ancient medicine from Egypt, China, Africa, and the Middle East for its therapeutic qualities.