Herbs are always favored by people as it supports the body's natural healing mechanism without causing drastic side effects and problems. Herbal medicines are always been looked forward to as it brings hope to many people. The remedies include, increase in circulation, purifying the scalp and stimulating hair growth. It would take some time for the hair to grow but the effect is wonderful.
Here are few suggestions on how herbs can prevent the fall of hair and promote growth. Remember, there are no hard and fast rules with which to use.
Green tea- It is believed to be effective in preventing and treating male pattern type baldness. You can either drink several cups of green tea each day or take it in the form of capsules.
Rinsing hair with apple cider vinegar and sage tea helps hair growth.
Aloe and birch leaves are excellent blood and skin cleaners which promotes in the growth of hair. Regular use of aloe vera gel is very effective when rubbed into the scalp and hair each night. The gel when mixed with wheat germ oil and coconut milk can also be used as a shampoo. This is particular effective for those suffering from male pattern type baldness.
Rosemary essential oil, a few drops rubbed into the scalp several times a week, repairs the damage, increases hair growth, and improves hair texture.
Rubbing the scalp with half an onion before washing hair encourages hair growth.
Other essential oils which improve hair growth and reduce hair loss include lavender oil, lemon oil, thyme oil, sage oil, jojoba oil and carrot seed oil.
Red pepper acts as a good promoter for hair growth. It draws blood and nutrients to the scalp and stimulates the growth of hair.
Henna is a traditional Indian herb that acts as a natural conditioner and is excellent for the maintenance of healthy hair.
Hair loss is treated in Ayurveda with a combination of diet, herbs, oil massage, meditation, aromatherapy, breathing and yoga as they believe hair loss is related to the balance of mind-body constitution.
Massage the hair with vitamin E oil as this may prevent or slow down the hair loss. You can also rub some coconut oil on your scalp and on the soles of your feet at bedtime. Keep in mind that massaging the scalp in general for a couple of minutes a day can stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles.
Eat a handful of white sesame seeds every morning as they contain a lot of calcium and magnesium and take some yogurt everyday.
Eat adequate amounts of protein, carbohydrates, natural and lightly processed foods as often as possible. Following a nutritious diet is essential for good healthy hair.
Last but not the least exercising can improve blood flow, the delivery of oxygen to the cells of the body, and help the digestion of foods, all things that aid the health of hair follicles.