Ginger called Adrak in Hindi and Inji in Tamil is one of the best ingredients to use for treating scalp problems and for promoting hair growth. It has been used for hair care for centuries in India. Here at home, we have been using ginger for hair care regularly. Every Friday, my grandma used to pound dry ginger along with other spices and heat them in unrefined sesame oil. She used to massage the warm oil in our scalp for 5 to 6 minutes. After the massage we let it soak for an hour or two and then have hair wash with homemade hair wash powder. This is a ritual that has been practiced for many years in our village and I religiously follow it till today. Here are some of the hair benefits of using ginger: 1. Ginger has anti bacterial properties so it treats scalp infections really well. 2. The active component of ginger called gingerol is a wonderful antioxidant that protects the hair from damage from free radicals in the body. 3. Ginger has wonderful anti inflammatory properti