This article is all about hair loss and home remedies. While there are a
LOT of products on the market today that claim to slow, stop, prevent
or reverse hair loss, there are many other ways to attack hair loss that
don't include using strong chemicals or prescription drugs. Granted,
some are effective and some are not, but the only way to know for sure
is to try them for yourself. I'm going to list a few possible ways to
treat hair loss and let you make up your own mind on their
effectiveness. Just to remind you all... I am not advocating any type of
hair loss treatment, simply because every person is different and what
might work for you might not work for someone else!
Okay, the first type of home remedy can be categorized as "herbal". Many
folks, including myself, have begun using certain herbs to combat all
sorts of problems... anything from aging skin to a lack of energy to,
you guessed it, hair loss. Here are some of the more popular herbs
pertaining to hair loss...
Stinging nettle: Also known as Urtica Diocia, this herb has the ability
to block the conversion of testosterone into DHT (DHT is often the cause
of male hair loss). An optimum dose of 50-100mg per day in capsule form
is recommended.
Ginkyo biloba: this herb is thought to improve blood circulation to the
brain and skin. It is believed that the increased flow of blood to the
brain area delivers more nutrients to the hair follicle thus promoting
hair regrowth. A recommended dose is 120-160mg of dry extract each day
spread over three doses.
He Shou Wu: Also known as Polygonum Multiflorum, this herb has
traditionally been used to reduce hair loss and can be taken in capsule
form or as a tea.
Pygeum Africanum: This herb is derived from the bark of the evergreen tree and it works like green tea. It is used to treat male pattern baldness. You should take 60-500mg per day in pill or capsule form.
Pygeum Africanum: This herb is derived from the bark of the evergreen tree and it works like green tea. It is used to treat male pattern baldness. You should take 60-500mg per day in pill or capsule form.
Saw Palmetto: Also known as Seranoa Repens, this is a favorite choice
for many men due to its ability to slow hair loss and encourage hair
regrowth. Many commercially prepared hair loss treatments use this herb
as a base but it can easily be found in its pure form. A dose of 160mg
twice each day is recommended, but be sure the ingredients are made from
the berry extract not the dried berries themselves.
The second type of home remedy for attacking hair loss are external
preparations that are applied to the hair and scalp directly. Some of
these may sound odd, but you never know until you try, right?
Safflower Oil: Also known as Carthamus Tinctorious, safflower oil
applied to the scalp acts as a vasodilator that dilates blood vessels.
This allows more blood to deliver nutrients to the hair follicle thus
creating an environment conducive to hair regrowth.
Aloe Vera: You can rub Aloe Vera into your scalp each night. It's
believed that the herb activates the production of nitric oxide and
contains an enzyme called superoxide dismutane. These two substances
combined may stimulate hair regrowth in those suffering from male
pattern baldness.
Red Pepper: Also know as Capsicum, you can apply Red Pepper to the scalp
as a poultice. It irritates the scalp and stimulates blood flow to the
base of the hair, which may encourage renewed hair growth.
Onion: Yes, onions. Some believe that rubbing the scalp with an onion
before shampooing may actually stimulate hair growth... your mileage may
vary!