How to treat baldness with natural products

PHYTOTERAPHY
(Herbal remedies for baldness)

In case of experiencing hair loss, you should visit a dermatologist who will look for
the actual or potential causes of your hair loss.
The main function of phytotherapy in the treatment of hair loss will be to use some
herbal remedies with the following purposes:
- Plants that inhibit enzymes which transform testosterone into
dihydrotestosterone responsible for cases of androgenic alopecia.
- Plants that help oercome emotional problems, reassuring the individual to
more balanced emotional states, avoiding stress and anxiety that can be
responsible for hair loss
- Plants that proide those itamins and minerals necessary for healthy hair.

!nternal use preparations to treat baldness

- Eenin" primrose (Oenothera biennis The use of evening primrose oil, for its
ability to improve circulation, can provide assistance in case of hair loss related to a
lack of blood supply to the hair follicle. (Take three capsules of !""" mg a day split
into # doses.
- #in$"o (Ginkgo biloba $air loss often occurs due to lack of blood supply.
Ingesting about !%" mg per day of extract of &inkgo divided into three portions,
can increase the blood flow to the hair follicle in order to halt or slow alopecia.
- %warf palmetto & saw palmetto (Serenoa repens this plant inhibits the
en'ymes which transform testosterone into dihydrotestosterone responsible for
cases of androgenic alopecia.
- Horsetail (Equisetum arvense for its silica content, horsetail is ade(uate to keep
hair in good condition. (Infusion of a spoonful of dried plant per cup of water. Take
one cup a day
' (atercress ( Nasturtium officinale )atercress has been traditionally considered
one of the best remedies for hair loss. *ntialopecic properties of watercress are due
to the presence of 'inc and biotin, two components that have proven very effective
in maintaining the hair. Therefore they take part of many shampoos and other
products to keep your hair in good condition. It contains iron, copper, 'inc, silica,
pyridoxine (+, -itamin or biotin (+. -itamin. The deficiency of these components
can cause alopecia. (/rush some leaves of watercress and make friction on the
scalp
- Tea (Magnolia sinensis 0ike horsetail, for its silica content, green tea is ade(uate
to keep hair in good condition. ( Infusion of a spoonful of dried plant per cup of
water. Take one cup a day
- %andelion (Taraxacum officinale for its richness in iron, dandelion leaves help
maintain good health of our hair. (1at fresh leaves in salad
- )il$ thistle (Silybum marianum. The tender leaves of milk thistle , such as
dandelion leaves, are highly recommended edible wild plants which are underused.
They are also very reach in iron (1at tender fresh leaves in salad
- Hibiscus (Hibiscus sp (Tea with a teaspoon of dried petals in glass of water.
Take a couple of cups a day
- *lac$ currant (!ibes nigrum 2any problems of lack of growth or hair loss are
because, over the years, the capillaries that supply blood to the hair follicle become
obstructed , offering them fewer nutrients. +lack currants contain many antioxidant
properties that can prevent blood vessels degeneration contributing to keep them
healthier ( 1at fresh fruits
1ven better, taking preparations from the fruit of black currants can also stop or
prevent hair loss. (3luid extract, syrup or tincture of black currant according to the
terms of the patient information leaflet. 3or sale in pharmacies or herbalists4
+lack currant seed oil is also very suitable because it is very rich in 5mega-,. ( The
usual dose is about 6"" mg daily

E+ternal use preparations to treat baldness

- *asil (Ocimum basilicum To strengthen the hair and protect it from falling (7ub
your scalp with the li(uid from the infusion of dried leaves.
- Rosemary (!osmarinus officinalis" 7ubbing your scalp with the li(uid resulting
from mixing one part rosemary oil with two parts almond oil helps improve
circulation in the scalp and encourages hair growth.
- ,weet bay ( #aurus nobilis It seems that it exerts a regenerating effect on scalp,
together with a big efficiency to fight dandruff and seborrhea and some other
disturbances related with hair fall . 8o, it can help preventing baldness or
delaying it. ( 2assages with the essential oil on the scalp before going to bed and in
the morning may be advantageous
- -icorice (Glycyrrhi$a glabra 0icorice helps preserve the hair by inhibiting the
formation of the hormone dihydrotestosterone. (2ake a decoction with a piece of
licorice. /ool and add the li(uid to your regular shampoo
- .ettle: (%rtica &ioica It has been tested its regenerating power for hair-skin, as
well as its capacity to fight dandruff and seborrhea and other disorders related with
hair loss. +ecause of this, although it can not be considered a miraculous elixir
against baldness, it can help prevent it or, at least, delay it. (2aceration of !"" g of
nettle and !"" g of rosemary in ! liter of dried anise for !6 days. 7ub your scalp in
the morning and before bedtime
- *irch ('etula alba 0eaves of birch possess anti-alopecic properties suitable for
preventing or stopping hair loss. (9ecoction of : tablespoons of dried leaves per
liter of water. 7ub your scalp in the morning, after getting up, and before bedtime.
- ,a"e (Salvia officinalis *n infusion of sage leaves, mixed with rosemary and
thyme leaves , gives your hair strength and shine. ( ;ou can also add a couple of
teaspoons of sage tincture to your usual shampoo. It can be bought in pharmacies
or health drugstores
- #entian: ( Gentiana lutea 9ue to its high 'inc content, gentian becomes part of
the composition of many preparations to prevent hair loss. This same component
can help prevent the onset of dandruff.
- /la+ (#inum usitatissium To stop hair loss, a lotion can be made by means of
diluting flaxseed oil in the same proportion with water ( 7ub your scalp with it daily
- -aender (#avan&ula officinalis( #avan&ula latifolia 7ubbing the scalp nightly
with a few drops of essential oil diluted in olive oil helps to relax the hair follicle and
increase blood flow to the area, which may help in the prevention of alopecia.
- -aender cotton: (Santolina chamaecyparyssus It is very suitable to reinforce
hair and to make it fairer ()ash your hair with the decoction of ," grams of
flowers per liter of water