Herbs for Hair Growth

Hair loss or alopecia which is more commonly known as baldness is one of the most common problem faced by most of the people irrespective of their gender difference. Hair loss can also be a hereditary which cannot be avoided. In some cases, it could be the side effect of a particular medication, dietary deficiency or hormonal imbalance.

There are also a number of other causes for baldness such as genetics, immune disorder, psychological disorders, skin allergies etc. Thanks to modern medicine for we have a number of treatment options available before us. There are medications that could either be taken orally or applied to the scalp, surgical hair transplant, herbs for hair growth or the treatment of hair loss etc. It is for you to decide which one would be the best option.

There are a number of herbs that helps in the effective treatment of hair loss and promotes hair growth. Some of these herbs are aloe vera, stinging nettles, marigold, horsetail, rosemary, sage, parsley etc. Apart from these, following are some of the herbs for hair growth:

1) Ginkgo Biloba: This herb improves the blood circulation to the brain and the skin. This remedy is believed to help with many other problems as well. It is generally thought that the circulation of blood to the brain will help the nutrients to reach the brain and will boost hair re-growths.

2) He Shou Wu or Fo Ti (Polygonum Multiflorum): This is a Chinese herb which has been used for the hair loss and baldness treatment since ancient times. It is one of the most commonly used ingredients for the treatment of hair loss and is available in both tea and capsules.

3) Saw Palmetto: This is one of the most popular herbs among people suffering from hair loss as it does not only help in the prevention of hair loss but also helps protect from prostrate cancer. At the same time it encourages the hair to grow and delays hair loss.

4) Stinging Nettles: One major cause of hair loss in men is the conversion of testosterone into DHT. Stinging nettles helps in blocking this conversion and is believed to be more effective than any Palmetto. Dong Quai is another Chinese herb that reduces the formation of DHT.

5) Horsetail is a good source of silica that helps in maintaining the shine of the hair at the same time keeping it strong. Add 2 tbsp of horsetail in 4 oz of water and mix it with baby shampoo to wash your hair.

6) Massaging regularly with tincture of horsetail, rosemary, stinging nettle and birch helps in stimulating hair growth by increasing the blood circulation at the same time disinfect the scalp.

7) Flaxseed Oil helps in healing scalp lesion which is a major cause of hair loss. Flaxseed contains a substance called lignans that fights against bacteria, virus, cancer etc.

Our hair is made up of a protein called keratin which actually consists of dead skin cells. The only living part of the hair lies beneath the scalp and is known as the follicles. These follicles embellish and nourish each strand of hair. And to let the hair flow down like a beautiful mane, one must take proper care of it.

Though hair loss is not a life threatening problem but the thought of becoming bald can lead you to emotional stress and harrowing experiences. Those people suffering from excessive hair loss would not mind spending billion of dollars just for the sake of trying to bring back their locks.