Dandruff is shedding of dead cells from the scalp in form of white flakes. Normal Flaking of dead cells is ok but excessive scaling may damage your hair and it can also lead to pimples and acne on forehead and back.
Dandruff sticks to the scalp and it tends to weaken the roots of hair which further leads to hairloss.
Home Treatments for Dandruff.
The first and most widely used home remedy for dandruff is coconut oil. Warm the coconut oil and massage your scalp with this oil. keep it for atleast 12 hours and then rub the scalp gently with fingers or brush.
Fenugreek seed is also a very talked about home remedy for dandruff. Soak fenugreek seed in water overnight and grind it in the morning to make a paste. Apply this paste on the scalp .
Aloe vera gel is also a very effective home remedy for dandruff. Aloe vera gel is also used in many anti dandruff shampoos. Take aloe vera gel and spread it in your palms now rub the gel gently on your scalp. Shampoo your hair after keeping it for almost 15-20 min.
If you are suffering form excessive dandruff problem then you also need to cut down on oily and spicy food.
Lemon juice is also used to treat dandruff naturally. Take 1 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice for final rinse after washing your hair.
Egg is used as a natural conditiner for hair. Eggs can also be used to treat dandruff. Take 2 eggs, beat them and mix with water . Apply this on the head (scalp and hair both). wash it off when it dries.
Tips and Advise.
Keep your scalp and hair clean. Wash them atleast twice a week.
Cover your head with a scarf while going out to keep it safe from dirt, smoke and harmfull sunrays.
Take oil massage on your head atleast once in a week.
Limit the use of harsh chemical based hair styling products like hair styling gels and sprays.
Use herbal shampoo instead of chemical based shampoo considering the texture and type of your hair.
If you are suffering from dandruff then keep your hair off your face and forehead.
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Dandruff Natural Cures
The main causes of dandruff are : impairment of general health, toxic condition of the system brought on mainly by wrong feeding, constipation and lowered vitality due to infectious diseases. Other factors contributing to dandruff are emotional tension, harsh shampoos, exposure to cold and general exhaustion.
The foremost consideration in the treatment of this disorder is to keep the hair and scalp clean so as to minimize the accumulation of dead cells. The hair should be brushed daily to improve the circulation and remove any flakiness.
The scalp should also be thoroughly massaged every day, using one’s finger tips and working systematically over the head. This should be done just before or after brushing the hair. Like brushing, this stimulators the circulation, dislodges dirt and dandruff and encourages hair growth.
Diet plays an important role in the treatment of dandruff. To begin with, the patient should resort to all-fruit diet for about five days. In this regimen, there should be three meals a day, consisting of fresh, juicy fruits, such as apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, pineapple and peaches. Citrus fruits, bananas, dried, strewed or tinned fruits should not be taken. Only unsweetened lemon or plain water, either hot or cold, should be drunk. During this period, a warm water enema should
be taken daily to cleanse the bowels and all other measures adopted to eradicate constipation.
After the all-fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well- balanced diet. Emphasis should be on raw foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables ; sprouted seeds, raw nuts and whole grain cereals, particularly millet and brown rice. Further short periods on the all-fruits diet for three= days or so may be necessary at a monthly interval, till the skin’s condition improves.
Strict attention to diet is essential for recovery. Starchy, protein, and fatty foods should be restricted. Meats, sugar, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles, refined and processed foods - all these should be avoided, as also soft drinks, candies, ice cream and products made with sugar and white flour.
Exposure of the head to the rays of the sun is also a useful measure in the treatment of dandruff. Simultaneously, an attempt should be made to keep the body in good health. This also helps clear dandruff.
The foremost consideration in the treatment of this disorder is to keep the hair and scalp clean so as to minimize the accumulation of dead cells. The hair should be brushed daily to improve the circulation and remove any flakiness.
The scalp should also be thoroughly massaged every day, using one’s finger tips and working systematically over the head. This should be done just before or after brushing the hair. Like brushing, this stimulators the circulation, dislodges dirt and dandruff and encourages hair growth.
Diet plays an important role in the treatment of dandruff. To begin with, the patient should resort to all-fruit diet for about five days. In this regimen, there should be three meals a day, consisting of fresh, juicy fruits, such as apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, pineapple and peaches. Citrus fruits, bananas, dried, strewed or tinned fruits should not be taken. Only unsweetened lemon or plain water, either hot or cold, should be drunk. During this period, a warm water enema should
be taken daily to cleanse the bowels and all other measures adopted to eradicate constipation.
After the all-fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well- balanced diet. Emphasis should be on raw foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables ; sprouted seeds, raw nuts and whole grain cereals, particularly millet and brown rice. Further short periods on the all-fruits diet for three= days or so may be necessary at a monthly interval, till the skin’s condition improves.
Strict attention to diet is essential for recovery. Starchy, protein, and fatty foods should be restricted. Meats, sugar, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles, refined and processed foods - all these should be avoided, as also soft drinks, candies, ice cream and products made with sugar and white flour.
Exposure of the head to the rays of the sun is also a useful measure in the treatment of dandruff. Simultaneously, an attempt should be made to keep the body in good health. This also helps clear dandruff.
Home Remedies for Dandruff
Home Remedies for Dandruff using Fenugreek Seeds:
The use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons of these seeds should be soaked overnight in water and ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. The hair should then be washed thoroughly.
Homemade Dandruff Control Recipe:
This is a great rinse and helps to control dandruff too. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over 1/2 cup of chopped parsley. Let stand 30 minutes. Massage into scalp and allow to stay on 15 minutes. Use as a final rinse.
Beet Dandruff Home Remedy:
Beets have been found useful in dandruff. Both tops and roots should be boiled in water and this water should be massaged into the scalp with the finger tips every night White beet is better for this purpose.
Green Gram Powder for Dandruff:
A valuable prescription for removal of dandruff is the use of green gram powder. The hair should be washed twice a week with two tablespoons of this powder mixed with half a cup of curd.
Home Remedies for Dandruff with Lime:
The use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing the hair, is another useful remedy. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff.
Dried Nettle Dandruff Home Remedy:
Add 4 tablespoons of dried nettle to 2 cups boiling water. Steep overnight. Strain and add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar. Massage into the scalp. Can also be used as a face rinse to get rid of oily skin. Apple cider vinegar is great to use for scalp treatments, facial treatments, or simply to add to your bath. It helps to keep the skin clear if you drink a little vinegar water a couple times a week. Add honey and you keep your whole body toned up.
Herbal Recipes for Dandruff:
In a separate container, mix 1 cup burdock, 1 cup peach tree leaves, 1 cup chamomile, 1/2 cup sage leaves. Pour 8 cups of cider vinegar into a gallon jar. Add the herb mixture to the cider vinegar. Let stand for 2 weeks. Strain and apply morning and evening. Do not rinse off Let dry on hair. Wait until the next day to rinse it out. There is no need to use any soap or shampoo to rinse out the treatment. Using plain water will wash this treatment along with the dirt from your hair. This works quickly on dandruff. To darken the hair with this recipe, add 1 cup of hop flowers to the herbs before allowing them to steep in the vinegar.
Aromatherapy Recipes for Dandruff:
11/2 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 drops lavender essential oil
Melt the honey in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat and then stir in the cider vinegar and lavender oil. Massage the mixture into your scalp and then comb it through every part of your hair. Cover your head with a plastic shower cap and leave it on for up to one hour before shampooing out with a mild, pH balanced shampoo.
The use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons of these seeds should be soaked overnight in water and ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. The hair should then be washed thoroughly.
Homemade Dandruff Control Recipe:
This is a great rinse and helps to control dandruff too. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over 1/2 cup of chopped parsley. Let stand 30 minutes. Massage into scalp and allow to stay on 15 minutes. Use as a final rinse.
Beet Dandruff Home Remedy:
Beets have been found useful in dandruff. Both tops and roots should be boiled in water and this water should be massaged into the scalp with the finger tips every night White beet is better for this purpose.
Green Gram Powder for Dandruff:
A valuable prescription for removal of dandruff is the use of green gram powder. The hair should be washed twice a week with two tablespoons of this powder mixed with half a cup of curd.
Home Remedies for Dandruff with Lime:
The use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing the hair, is another useful remedy. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff.
Dried Nettle Dandruff Home Remedy:
Add 4 tablespoons of dried nettle to 2 cups boiling water. Steep overnight. Strain and add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar. Massage into the scalp. Can also be used as a face rinse to get rid of oily skin. Apple cider vinegar is great to use for scalp treatments, facial treatments, or simply to add to your bath. It helps to keep the skin clear if you drink a little vinegar water a couple times a week. Add honey and you keep your whole body toned up.
Herbal Recipes for Dandruff:
In a separate container, mix 1 cup burdock, 1 cup peach tree leaves, 1 cup chamomile, 1/2 cup sage leaves. Pour 8 cups of cider vinegar into a gallon jar. Add the herb mixture to the cider vinegar. Let stand for 2 weeks. Strain and apply morning and evening. Do not rinse off Let dry on hair. Wait until the next day to rinse it out. There is no need to use any soap or shampoo to rinse out the treatment. Using plain water will wash this treatment along with the dirt from your hair. This works quickly on dandruff. To darken the hair with this recipe, add 1 cup of hop flowers to the herbs before allowing them to steep in the vinegar.
Aromatherapy Recipes for Dandruff:
11/2 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 drops lavender essential oil
Melt the honey in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat and then stir in the cider vinegar and lavender oil. Massage the mixture into your scalp and then comb it through every part of your hair. Cover your head with a plastic shower cap and leave it on for up to one hour before shampooing out with a mild, pH balanced shampoo.
Home Remedies for Dandruff
Dandruff
Do's and Don't for Dandruff
Following are some of the simple tips to prevent dandruff:
- Dandruff is mainly caused by unhealthy food habit, excess intake of junk and oily food. Avoid them if you really want a permanent solution of your dandruff problem.
- Restrict your intake of tea, coffee, and other beverages. Similarly, meat, sugar, chocolates should also be avoided.
- Include juicy fruits, but not citrus fruits. Banana too is not referred for people suffering from severe dandruff.
- Take a balanced diet that includes green vegetables, grams, cereals, fruits, etc. Drink lots of water and fresh fruit juice.
- Always keep your hair clean, use herbal shampoo, avoid using shampoo with strong artificial fragrance.
- Comb your hair daily. This will keep the blood circulation normal inside the scalp. Prevent your scalp from becoming oily and dirty. Massage the scalp with some good herbal oil using your finger tips, by moving the fingers in a circular motion all over the scalp.
- Avoid milk, dairy products, sea foods, animal proteins and fatty foods.
- Vitamin C is not good for dandruff. So try to avoid most sour tasting foods rich in vitamin C. Therefore, tomatoes, oranges, lemons, tamarind, etc. which contain acidic content, must be avoided.
- Include fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet. Green vegetables are considered best in fighting the dandruff.
- Do not take fermented foods and baked products like breads, cheese, wine and all kinds of alcohol.
- Use of hair color and hair dye should be restricted for dandruff infested persons.
- Some people believe that dandruff is increased by stress. So, try to keep yourself free from stress. Perform yogic exercises that will help you in relieving stress.
- Dandruff tends to be formed more when the skin is dry. So, keep your hair well oiled. It will also strengthen your hair at its roots.
Home Remedies for Dandruff
Following are some of the effective home remedies for dandruff:
- Curd is very popular and effective home remedy for dandruff. Keep a small quantity of curd for fermentation for 2-3 days. Apply this curd to the scalp and hair. Dry it for 1 hour and wash it off. It not only removes dandruff, but also makes your hair shiny.
- Vinegar is an effective in removing dandruff. Add 2 tablespoons of cosmetic vinegar and 6 tablespoons of hot water. Apply this mixture all over the scalp, cover the scalp with cloth and keep it overnight. Wash hair with plain water or add little of that mixture if required. This should be done twice a week for three months.
- Another common home remedy for dandruff is the regular use of the combination of olive oil and ginger root on the head. It will not only reduce the dandruff but also nourishes the hair at the roots.
- You can also try this simple and effective home remedy for removing dandruff. Make a paste of sandalwood oil with triple the amount of lemon juice and to apply it on the scalp.
- You can also prepare a gel of aloe vera leaves. Apply this on the scalp and leave it overnight. Wash it with a shampoo, preferably containing shikakai the next morning.
- Another simple home remedy for dandruff is lemon juice. Take 1-2 teaspoon of freshly prepared lemon juice and rinse over the scalp and wash it away. It not only makes the hair lustrous but also prevents it from dandruff and lice.
Herbal Remedies for Dandruff
Following are some of the effective herbal remedies for dandruff:
- Ash gourd is very effective remedy for dandruff. The peel and the seeds of the ash gourd are widely used in the treatment of dandruff.
- Fenugreek seeds are also effective in reducing dandruff. Softened them in water and apply to the scalp every morning. After an hour or so, wash with soap nut. This will keep dandruff away and prevents falling hair.
- Rosemary is an important ingredient of several head tonics and shampoos. It rejuvenates the scalp by keeping it moist and hence prevents dandruff. Rosemary is also used in the treatment of premature baldness.
Do's and Don't for Dandruff
Following are some of the simple tips to prevent dandruff:
- Dandruff is mainly caused by unhealthy food habit, excess intake of junk and oily food. Avoid them if you really want a permanent solution of your dandruff problem.
- Restrict your intake of tea, coffee, and other beverages. Similarly, meat, sugar, chocolates should also be avoided.
- Include juicy fruits, but not citrus fruits. Banana too is not referred for people suffering from severe dandruff.
- Take a balanced diet that includes green vegetables, grams, cereals, fruits, etc. Drink lots of water and fresh fruit juice.
- Always keep your hair clean, use herbal shampoo, avoid using shampoo with strong artificial fragrance.
- Comb your hair daily. This will keep the blood circulation normal inside the scalp. Prevent your scalp from becoming oily and dirty. Massage the scalp with some good herbal oil using your finger tips, by moving the fingers in a circular motion all over the scalp.
- Avoid milk, dairy products, sea foods, animal proteins and fatty foods.
- Vitamin C is not good for dandruff. So try to avoid most sour tasting foods rich in vitamin C. Therefore, tomatoes, oranges, lemons, tamarind, etc. which contain acidic content, must be avoided.
- Include fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet. Green vegetables are considered best in fighting the dandruff.
- Do not take fermented foods and baked products like breads, cheese, wine and all kinds of alcohol.
- Use of hair color and hair dye should be restricted for dandruff infested persons.
- Some people believe that dandruff is increased by stress. So, try to keep yourself free from stress. Perform yogic exercises that will help you in relieving stress.
- Dandruff tends to be formed more when the skin is dry. So, keep your hair well oiled. It will also strengthen your hair at its roots.
Home Remedies for Dandruff
Following are some of the effective home remedies for dandruff:
- Curd is very popular and effective home remedy for dandruff. Keep a small quantity of curd for fermentation for 2-3 days. Apply this curd to the scalp and hair. Dry it for 1 hour and wash it off. It not only removes dandruff, but also makes your hair shiny.
- Vinegar is an effective in removing dandruff. Add 2 tablespoons of cosmetic vinegar and 6 tablespoons of hot water. Apply this mixture all over the scalp, cover the scalp with cloth and keep it overnight. Wash hair with plain water or add little of that mixture if required. This should be done twice a week for three months.
- Another common home remedy for dandruff is the regular use of the combination of olive oil and ginger root on the head. It will not only reduce the dandruff but also nourishes the hair at the roots.
- You can also try this simple and effective home remedy for removing dandruff. Make a paste of sandalwood oil with triple the amount of lemon juice and to apply it on the scalp.
- You can also prepare a gel of aloe vera leaves. Apply this on the scalp and leave it overnight. Wash it with a shampoo, preferably containing shikakai the next morning.
- Another simple home remedy for dandruff is lemon juice. Take 1-2 teaspoon of freshly prepared lemon juice and rinse over the scalp and wash it away. It not only makes the hair lustrous but also prevents it from dandruff and lice.
Herbal Remedies for Dandruff
Following are some of the effective herbal remedies for dandruff:
- Ash gourd is very effective remedy for dandruff. The peel and the seeds of the ash gourd are widely used in the treatment of dandruff.
- Fenugreek seeds are also effective in reducing dandruff. Softened them in water and apply to the scalp every morning. After an hour or so, wash with soap nut. This will keep dandruff away and prevents falling hair.
- Rosemary is an important ingredient of several head tonics and shampoos. It rejuvenates the scalp by keeping it moist and hence prevents dandruff. Rosemary is also used in the treatment of premature baldness.
Home Remedies for Dandruff
Dandruff
Do's and Don't for Dandruff
Following are some of the simple tips to prevent dandruff:
- Dandruff is mainly caused by unhealthy food habit, excess intake of junk and oily food. Avoid them if you really want a permanent solution of your dandruff problem.
- Restrict your intake of tea, coffee, and other beverages. Similarly, meat, sugar, chocolates should also be avoided.
- Include juicy fruits, but not citrus fruits. Banana too is not referred for people suffering from severe dandruff.
- Take a balanced diet that includes green vegetables, grams, cereals, fruits, etc. Drink lots of water and fresh fruit juice.
- Always keep your hair clean, use herbal shampoo, avoid using shampoo with strong artificial fragrance.
- Comb your hair daily. This will keep the blood circulation normal inside the scalp. Prevent your scalp from becoming oily and dirty. Massage the scalp with some good herbal oil using your finger tips, by moving the fingers in a circular motion all over the scalp.
- Avoid milk, dairy products, sea foods, animal proteins and fatty foods.
- Vitamin C is not good for dandruff. So try to avoid most sour tasting foods rich in vitamin C. Therefore, tomatoes, oranges, lemons, tamarind, etc. which contain acidic content, must be avoided.
- Include fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet. Green vegetables are considered best in fighting the dandruff.
- Do not take fermented foods and baked products like breads, cheese, wine and all kinds of alcohol.
- Use of hair color and hair dye should be restricted for dandruff infested persons.
- Some people believe that dandruff is increased by stress. So, try to keep yourself free from stress. Perform yogic exercises that will help you in relieving stress.
- Dandruff tends to be formed more when the skin is dry. So, keep your hair well oiled. It will also strengthen your hair at its roots.
Home Remedies for Dandruff
Following are some of the effective home remedies for dandruff:
- Curd is very popular and effective home remedy for dandruff. Keep a small quantity of curd for fermentation for 2-3 days. Apply this curd to the scalp and hair. Dry it for 1 hour and wash it off. It not only removes dandruff, but also makes your hair shiny.
- Vinegar is an effective in removing dandruff. Add 2 tablespoons of cosmetic vinegar and 6 tablespoons of hot water. Apply this mixture all over the scalp, cover the scalp with cloth and keep it overnight. Wash hair with plain water or add little of that mixture if required. This should be done twice a week for three months.
- Another common home remedy for dandruff is the regular use of the combination of olive oil and ginger root on the head. It will not only reduce the dandruff but also nourishes the hair at the roots.
- You can also try this simple and effective home remedy for removing dandruff. Make a paste of sandalwood oil with triple the amount of lemon juice and to apply it on the scalp.
- You can also prepare a gel of aloe vera leaves. Apply this on the scalp and leave it overnight. Wash it with a shampoo, preferably containing shikakai the next morning.
- Another simple home remedy for dandruff is lemon juice. Take 1-2 teaspoon of freshly prepared lemon juice and rinse over the scalp and wash it away. It not only makes the hair lustrous but also prevents it from dandruff and lice.
Herbal Remedies for Dandruff
Following are some of the effective herbal remedies for dandruff:
- Ash gourd is very effective remedy for dandruff. The peel and the seeds of the ash gourd are widely used in the treatment of dandruff.
- Fenugreek seeds are also effective in reducing dandruff. Softened them in water and apply to the scalp every morning. After an hour or so, wash with soap nut. This will keep dandruff away and prevents falling hair.
- Rosemary is an important ingredient of several head tonics and shampoos. It rejuvenates the scalp by keeping it moist and hence prevents dandruff. Rosemary is also used in the treatment of premature baldness.
Do's and Don't for Dandruff
Following are some of the simple tips to prevent dandruff:
- Dandruff is mainly caused by unhealthy food habit, excess intake of junk and oily food. Avoid them if you really want a permanent solution of your dandruff problem.
- Restrict your intake of tea, coffee, and other beverages. Similarly, meat, sugar, chocolates should also be avoided.
- Include juicy fruits, but not citrus fruits. Banana too is not referred for people suffering from severe dandruff.
- Take a balanced diet that includes green vegetables, grams, cereals, fruits, etc. Drink lots of water and fresh fruit juice.
- Always keep your hair clean, use herbal shampoo, avoid using shampoo with strong artificial fragrance.
- Comb your hair daily. This will keep the blood circulation normal inside the scalp. Prevent your scalp from becoming oily and dirty. Massage the scalp with some good herbal oil using your finger tips, by moving the fingers in a circular motion all over the scalp.
- Avoid milk, dairy products, sea foods, animal proteins and fatty foods.
- Vitamin C is not good for dandruff. So try to avoid most sour tasting foods rich in vitamin C. Therefore, tomatoes, oranges, lemons, tamarind, etc. which contain acidic content, must be avoided.
- Include fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet. Green vegetables are considered best in fighting the dandruff.
- Do not take fermented foods and baked products like breads, cheese, wine and all kinds of alcohol.
- Use of hair color and hair dye should be restricted for dandruff infested persons.
- Some people believe that dandruff is increased by stress. So, try to keep yourself free from stress. Perform yogic exercises that will help you in relieving stress.
- Dandruff tends to be formed more when the skin is dry. So, keep your hair well oiled. It will also strengthen your hair at its roots.
Home Remedies for Dandruff
Following are some of the effective home remedies for dandruff:
- Curd is very popular and effective home remedy for dandruff. Keep a small quantity of curd for fermentation for 2-3 days. Apply this curd to the scalp and hair. Dry it for 1 hour and wash it off. It not only removes dandruff, but also makes your hair shiny.
- Vinegar is an effective in removing dandruff. Add 2 tablespoons of cosmetic vinegar and 6 tablespoons of hot water. Apply this mixture all over the scalp, cover the scalp with cloth and keep it overnight. Wash hair with plain water or add little of that mixture if required. This should be done twice a week for three months.
- Another common home remedy for dandruff is the regular use of the combination of olive oil and ginger root on the head. It will not only reduce the dandruff but also nourishes the hair at the roots.
- You can also try this simple and effective home remedy for removing dandruff. Make a paste of sandalwood oil with triple the amount of lemon juice and to apply it on the scalp.
- You can also prepare a gel of aloe vera leaves. Apply this on the scalp and leave it overnight. Wash it with a shampoo, preferably containing shikakai the next morning.
- Another simple home remedy for dandruff is lemon juice. Take 1-2 teaspoon of freshly prepared lemon juice and rinse over the scalp and wash it away. It not only makes the hair lustrous but also prevents it from dandruff and lice.
Herbal Remedies for Dandruff
Following are some of the effective herbal remedies for dandruff:
- Ash gourd is very effective remedy for dandruff. The peel and the seeds of the ash gourd are widely used in the treatment of dandruff.
- Fenugreek seeds are also effective in reducing dandruff. Softened them in water and apply to the scalp every morning. After an hour or so, wash with soap nut. This will keep dandruff away and prevents falling hair.
- Rosemary is an important ingredient of several head tonics and shampoos. It rejuvenates the scalp by keeping it moist and hence prevents dandruff. Rosemary is also used in the treatment of premature baldness.
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