Ribbed gourd is not well known in the western world, but it is widely available in India and the surrounding regions, both as a culinary ingredient and an important element of traditional medicine. This unusually shaped gourd has a wealth of volatile compounds and nutrients that can prevent graying of the hair by protecting against oxidative stress and rejuvenating hair follicle beds. You can mix dried slices of gourd with coconut oil and then boil down the mixture until a black paste remains. Apply this paste to the hair, massage it gently into the scalp, and then shampoo thoroughly for best results.
Ribbed gourd
