Herbal Hair Loss Remedies

Herbs have an obvious appeal for many people because, rather than attempting to suppress symptoms, they work with the body's natural healing mechanisms to tackle the cause of the problem.

It would be irresponsible of me to portray herbal hair loss remedies as a miracle solution for all sufferers of hair loss. But there is growing evidence to support the view that some herbal hair loss remedies offer hope to many people.

We'll examine the case for each of the more popular remedies currently available before suggesting which treatments are worth trying.

Herbal Hair Loss Remedies for Internal Use
Ginko Biloba.
Green Tea.
He Shou Wu.
Pygeum.
Saw Palmetto.
Stinging Nettle.

Herbal Hair Loss Remedies for External Use
Aloe Vera.
Onion.
Red Pepper.
Safflower Oil.

Herbal Hair Loss Remedies for Internal Use

Ginko Biloba - this is a popular herb that is thought to improve blood circulation to the brain and skin. It is recommended by practitioners for the treatment of headaches, tinnitus and memory loss.

Herbalists believe that the increased flow of blood to the brain area delivers more nutrients to the hair follicles thus promoting hair regrowth.

Recommended dose - 120-160 mg of dry extract each day spread over three doses.

Green Tea (Camellia sinesis) - it is thought that natural chemicals called catechins found in green tea may inhibit the enzyme Type I 5-alpha-reductase which converts testosterone into hair-unfriendly DHT (click here to find out more about this process).

Green tea is therefore believed to effective in preventing and treating male pattern type baldness.

Recommended dose - you can either drink several cups of green tea each day or take it in the form of capsules as instructed by the manufacturer.

He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) - also known as Fo-Ti, this Chinese herb has traditionally been used to combat hair loss and graying.

Its use is based on the premise that the herb helps to counter destructive imbalances in the kidneys, liver or blood. Ho Shou Wu is found in many commercial preparations, or in tea and capsule form.

Recommended dose - follow the manufacturer's instructions

Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) - this herb is derived from the bark of an evergreen and works in a similar way to green tea. It inhibits the enzyme Type I 5-alpha-reductase which converts testosterone into follicle-harming DHT.

It is widely used to prevent and treat both prostate problems and male pattern baldness.

Recommended dose - take between 60 and 500 mg per day in pill or capsule form. Make sure that the product's beta sterol count is 13% otherwise it will be ineffective.

Saw Palmetto (Seranoa repens) - this herb has become the treatment of choice for many men suffering from male pattern baldness. It has been tested extensively in Europe with very encouraging results. Several promising commercial preparations utilize saw palmetto as the major ingredient. You can find out nore about these by clicking here

It has the effect of protecting the prostate, slowing hair loss and encouraging hair regrowth by reducing the uptake of DHT by the hair follicles. Saw palmetto achieves this by preventing DHT from binding to the receptor sites in the prostate and the hair follicle.

Recommended dose - take one 160 mg capsule twice each day. Ensure that the capsules are made from the berry extract, not the dried berries themselves. Saw palmetto's effect can be enhanced by combining it with pygeum and stinging nettle.

Stinging Nettle (Utica diocia) - tea made from stinging nettle has long been heralded as a means of preventing hair loss.

As is the case with other herbs mentioned here, it is thought to block the conversion of testosterone into harmful DHT.

Recommended dose - it can be taken in pill or capsule form with an optimum dose of 50-100 mg per day.

Herbal Hair Loss Remedies for External Use

Aloe Vera - some Indian tribes of Mexico claim that their thick, healthy hair is due in part to their regular use of aloe vera gel which they rub into the scalp and hair each night.

What is known is that the herb activates the production of nitric oxide and contains an enzyme called superoxide dismutane. Some experts feel that these two substances may work together to stimulate hair regrowth in those suffering from male pattern baldness.

Onion (Allium cepa) - has a high sulfur content which is believed to be a hair-healing mineral.

Some herbalists believe that rubbing the scalp with half an onion prior to washing hair helps to alleviate problems and encourages hair growth.

Red Pepper (Capiscum) - a popular folk remedy involved the application of a red pepper or cayenne pepperpoultice to the scalp.

This acted as a skin irritant to draw blood and nutrients to the scalp and also encouraged the release of histamines that stimulated cell division and hair regrowth.

Safflower Oil (Carthamus tinctorious) - Eastern health practioners believe that safflower applied to the scalp acts as a vasodilator that dilates blood vessels. This allows more blood to deliver nutrients to the hair follicles.

You'll be able to find out more about some of the best commercially prepared treatments containing these herbs by clicking here

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