5 Remedies for Alopecia

Alopecia is a situation in which a person loses his/her hair from the head. The term baldness is more commonly used for alopecia in some parts or androgenic alopecia. The loss of hair can be due to compulsive pulling of hair, making tight ponytails, use of hair relaxer solutions or hot hair irons. Sometimes iron deficiency in the body also leads to hair loss.

The more common form ofhair loss is in the form of patches which is called by the name alopecia areata. In this type of hair loss the different types of patches appear on the scalp and hair on some other parts of the scalp. If you will not start the treatment of theses patches than it will soon convert into complete baldness. Herbal remedies for the treatment of baldness which promote the growth of new hair are in use these days.

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Top 5 Herbal Remedies for Alopecia

Lavender

The rubbing of lavender oil on the scalp for a period of seven to eight months will lead to hair growth on the scalp. However it is recommended to mix the lavender oil with some essential oils like rosemary oil,sage oil,almond oil or olive oil.

The massage of the scalp leads to increased flow of blood which is good for proper circulation andas a result more hair growth will increase.

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Gingko

Gingko herb is very good for increasing the blood circulation of the scalp. You can take this herb in the form of supplements available as capsules and extract. The recommended dosage is 40 to 80 mg thrice a day. Ginkgo antioxidant property helps in the stabilization of the structure of the brain and nerve cells and prevent them from the attack of the oxidative from the free radicals.

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Saw Palmetto

Saw palmetto herb helps to prevent the loss of hair and helps in the renew of hair growth cells. This herb inhibits the growth of dihydotestosterone which is an enzyme responsible for the baldness in males.

When this enzyme will not grow them to some extent the baldness will not occur. You can use this herb in the form of shampoos, conditioner, extract and can massage with the oils containing saw palmetto. The extract of saw palmetto can be mixed with organic shampoo to prevent further hair loss.

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Licorice

Licorice contains compounds which stops the testosterone to become DHT. DHT is the hormone that damages the hair follicle in men and leads to baldness.

The licorice extract can be mixed with the organic shampoo and can be applied on the hair twice a week to prevent hair loss.

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Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle is a herb which is in use for many diseases since long time. It contains protein, calcium, phospohorus, iron, magnesium, beta-carotene and all the vitamins like A, B, C and D.The extract of this herb when combined with saw palmetto will give very good results in male pattern baldness. You can use stinging nettle in the form of dried powder in your tea or sprinkle it into your food.