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Herbal Hair Loss Remedies You Can Try At Home

January 29th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

Hair loss affects many of us as we grow older … but it needn’t be that way. And there are natural herbal hair loss remedies that can produce positive results. With the danger of side effects from drugs, and the expense of wigs or hair replacement therapies, herbal hair loss remedies offer a natural alternative. Three herbal alternatives worth considering are gingko biloba, he shou wu and green tea.

Gingko Biloba For Hair Loss

Gingko biloba is believed to improve blood circulation to the body’s cells. This increased blood circulation is thought to promote hair growth by sending more nutrients to the hair follicle and thus preventing hair loss. The dosage varies but herbalists suggest 120-160 mg of the herb as a dry extract taken three times during the day.

He Shou Wu

He shou wu is a herbal remedy that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a hair loss remedy for generations. This herbal alternative in its processed form sustains the liver and kidneys which, according to traditional Chinese medicine, is the foundation of blood and essence. It is thought that liver blood feeds the head and the hair, and that liver essence stocks semen and helps to control the aging process, which is a factor in hair loss. The benefits of he shou wu as a herbal hair loss remedy are supported by clinical trials. Within three months of taking he shou wu 60% of the participants in the trial taking the herbal supplement experienced hair re-growth. He shou wu can be purchased at most Chinese herb stores for about $2.00 for 100 tablets. Follow the recommended dosage on the pack.

Green Tea

Another herbal alternative for hair loss is green tea. Green tea has compounds called catechins that may possible restrict the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase which changes testosterone into DHT, a chemical that leads to male baldness. In addition, green tea has properties which promote relaxation of blood vessels and hence circulation which may also help with hair loss. As a herbal hair loss remedy you should drink no more than five cups of green tea daily, or 300 mg. There can be side effects from higher dosages such as sleeplessness, headaches and vomiting, so it’s important to be aware of how much tea you are consuming.

With the potential for side effects from synthesized medications to treat hair loss, herbal supplements can offer a safe and natural hair loss alternatives.