Hair
loss and Herbal Remedies
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Much
hair loss and baldness is related to DHT or genetics; however, other
factors may play a role such as hormonal problems, poor nutrition,
medication, chemotherapy and thyroid disease.
There
are a variety of pharmaceutical products that claim to promote hair
growth and prevent thinning hair and help combat the causes of the
hair loss. Some, however, can cause dangerous side effects and often
do not work. It is always hard to know which products are the safe
ones that actually do show results and it sometimes can take a lot of
researching to find the right product.
Herbal
treatments, however, have been used for centuries to treat the scalp
and hair, and many are effective in the prevention of baldness,
keeping hair looking healthy and can even help in restoring hair
pigment to its original color.
Some
natural alternatives to help restore your hair and slow down the hair
loss problem are:
Ginkgo
biloba - Rich in antioxidants, Ginkgo provides increased blood flow
to the hair follicles in the scalp, strengthening and stimulating the
hair shaft.
Polygonum
Multiflorum - Also known as Fo-ti or He shou wu, Polygonum
multiflorum is a Chinese herb used for centuries to slow hair loss,
promote new hair growth, restore hair to its original color and to
slow the aging process. It is often mixed in with other herbs to
create a tonic that stimulates the scalp and hair growth.
Topical
aromatherapy applications - Using aromatherapy mixtures topically on
the scalp may help regrow hair in some cases. A mixture of essential
oils including rosemary, cedarwood, lavender and thyme can be applied
to the scalp to stimulate blood flow and hair growth.
Reishi
mushroom - Reishi mushroom, or Ganoderma lucidum is another
well-known Chinese herb with many health benefits. Reishi mushroom is
often combined in hair tonics along with Fo-ti and other Chinese
herbs to promote hair growth and prevent balding. Find it at Chinese
herbal shops where you would also buy Fo-ti.
Summary
– As with any pharmaceutical or non-pharmaceutical products it is always best
to check that the product is safe. If you experience any side
effects then you must stop taking the product immediately. It is
always best to consult a medical professional if you are experiencing
hair loss to ensure there is no underlying major health issues that are causing the hair loss.