Guest guest Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Herbs For Hair LossHere we take a look at some of the herbs that are believed to reduce therate of hair loss and at the same time stimulate new hair growth.Ginkgo BilobaGinkgo Biloba is a very popular herbal remedy that is thought to help withmany problems, among them improving the circulation of blood to the brainand skin. The majority of herbalists who prescribe this for loss of hair doso believing that the increase of blood to the brain and skin delivers morenutrients to the hair follicles and so promotes hair re-growth. Green Tea (Camellia Sinesis)Green tea is another popular herbal remedy as it is believed that the enzyme5-alpha-reductase is inhibited by the catechins found in the green tea. Someherbalists claim that you will reduce the risk of male pattern type baldnessif you drink several cups of green tea or take it in capsule form on a dailybasis. He Shou Wu or Of-It (Polygonum Multiflorum)He Shou Wu is an ancient Chinese herb that has been used for centuries forhair loss and baldness. It is frequently available in both tea and capsuleform and is one of the main ingredients found in many commercial remediesfor the treatment of hair loss. In a recent study published by AmericanBotanical Council (read article), the authors note that this Chinesebotanical shows promise as a hair and color restorative and is capable ofinducing terminal hair to grow instead of vellus hair (the fine baby hairgrowth associated with use of minoxidil) Pygeum (Pygeum Africanum)Pygeum is taken from the bark of the evergreen tree and works in a verysimilar way to green tea. It has been used to treat problems with theprostrate for many years in China and can be taken in pill or capsule form. Saw Palmetto (Seranoa Repens)Saw palmetto is a very popular choice among with hair loss; this is due tothe fact that it also has the ability to protect the prostrate. Not onlydoes it encourage the hair to re-grow but it also slows down the loss ofhair. Stinging Nettle (Urtica Diocia)Stinging Nettle blocks the conversion of testosterone into DHT; this is themain cause of hair loss in men. It can be bought in either pill or capsuleform and is said to be more effective when used in combination with sawpalmetto or pygeum. Dong Quai (Chinese Angelica)Like He Shou Wu, Dong Quai is a traditional Chinese herb that is used tostop hair loss and even regrow hair. Dong Quai contains phytoestrogens,which reduces the formation of DHT. Panax GinsengUsed in Asia for thousands of years, Ginseng's well known benefits includepromoting vascular circulation and regulating cellular metabolism. Used inshampoo or hair tonic, Ginseng helps to nourish and strengthen hair.The above herbs were relied on by many long before scientists startedcreating hair loss drug or treatment. While there are skeptics who laugh atthese remedies, others beg to differ. After all, what works for some, maynot work for others. Natural Herbal Hair Loss Treatment ProductsIf you look around in the market, you would notice that there are manyherbal remedies for hair loss that incorporate one or more of the aboveingredients. Though they come in various forms (pills, tablets, tonic),these herbal hair loss solutions are created as a feasible and safe optionfor men and women to tackle their hair loss problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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