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Herbal Remedies for
Hair Loss
Herbs are always
favored by people as it supports the body's natural
healing mechanism without causing drastic side effects
and problems. Herbal medicines are always been looked
forward to as it brings hope to many people. The
remedies include, increase in circulation, purifying
the scalp and stimulating hair growth. It would take
some time for the hair to grow but the effect is
wonderful.
Here are few
suggestions on how herbs can prevent the fall of hair
and promote growth. Remember, there are no hard and
fast rules with which to use.
- Green tea
It is believed to be effective in preventing and
treating male pattern type baldness. You can either
drink several cups of green tea each day or take it
in the form of capsules.
- Rinsing hair with
apple cider vinegar and sage tea helps hair
growth.
- Aloe and birch
leaves are excellent blood and skin cleaners
which promotes in the growth of hair. Regular use of
aloe vera gel is very effective when rubbed into the
scalp and hair each night. The gel when mixed with
wheat germ oil and coconut milk can also be used as
a shampoo. This is particular effective for those
suffering from male pattern type baldness.
- Rosemary essential
oil, a few drops rubbed into the scalp several times
a week, repairs the damage, increases hair growth,
and improves hair texture Rubbing the scalp with
half an onion before washing hair encourages hair
growth.
- Other essential
oils which improve hair growth and reduce hair
loss include lavender oil, lemon oil, thyme oil,
sage oil, jojoba oil and carrot seed oil.
- Red pepper acts
as a good promoter for hair growth. It draws blood
and nutrients to the scalp and stimulates the growth
of hair.
- Henna is a
traditional Indian herb that acts as a natural
conditioner and is excellent for the maintenance of
healthy hair.
- Hair loss is
treated in Ayurveda with a combination of
diet, herbs, oil massage, meditation, aromatherapy,
breathing and yoga as they believe hair loss is
related to the balance of mind-body constitution.
- Massage the hair
with vitamin E oil as this may prevent or
slow down the hair loss. You can also rub some
coconut oil on your scalp and on the soles of your
feet at bedtime. Keep in mind that massaging the
scalp in general for a couple of minutes a day can
stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles.
- Eat a handful
of white sesame seeds every morning as they
contain a lot of calcium and magnesium and take some
yogurt everyday.
- Eat adequate
amounts of protein, carbohydrates, natural and
lightly processed foods as often as possible.
Following a nutritious diet is essential for good
healthy hair.
- Last but not the
least exercising can improve blood flow, the
delivery of oxygen to the cells of the body, and
help the digestion of foods, all things that aid the
health of hair follicles.
Timothy Garth |