Natural Herbs and Herbal Remedies for Hair Loss (Alopecia) Treatment

People have successfully used natural herbs and herbal remedies for hair loss treatments for hundreds of years. In Western medicine, Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss and occurs in two forms:

Androgenetic Alopecia, (AGA) is linked to heredity factors and the male sex hormone.
Alopecia Areata (AA) is considered as an autoimmune disease with unknown causes.

According to Ayurvedic medicine, Alopecia is called “Khalitya,” is caused by nutritional deficiency, bacterial infection, fungal growth and/or hormonal disturbances from excessive intake of incompatible foods to the persons’ physical body type. This condition can be activated by long-term stress; first the hair becomes uprooted, followed by the blocking of the hair follicles, prohibiting the growth of new hair.

Heredity factors effect the age, development speed, pattern and extent of baldness. It can affect both men and women, although it is more common a condition found for men. If there is a family history of alopecia areata, you are likely to develop this condition of hair loss and hair re-growth a number of times during your lifetime.

In male pattern baldness, the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts male hormone testosterone into hair-unfriendly Di-hydrotestosterone. DHT causes a gradual, progressive shrinkage in the length and size of genetically programmed hair follicles.

The common thread through Ayurvedic, Chinese and Western uses for herbs for hair loss is in addressing the problem of disinfecting the scalp, suppress hormonal activity, provide specific nutrients and increase blood circulation to the hair root.

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Commonly Prescribed Herbs for Hair Loss (Alopecia)

Astragalus (Astragalus Membranaceous)
Also known as yellow emperor and is considered one of the most important herbs in the world. Known for its adaptogen properties; it detoxifies the body, supports T-cell functions and the immune system. This herbal hair loss treatment is rich is polysaccharides, the main nutrients that feed our bodies.

Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa)
The root of this herb is used as a blood tonic in Oriental medicine to treat Yin deficiency. The Yin element cools the fluids of the body which nourish the internal organs, tendons, skin, hair and nails. Early symptoms of Yin deficiency are dry hair, scaly scalp, dandruff and hair loss. As an herb for hair loss it is rich in amino acids, vitamins A, C and B complex. It has astringent, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties.

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
This herb is also known as shavegrass, it helps to rejuvenate the hair, nails and skin by increasing calcium absorption and helping to rebuild connective tissue. As an herbal hair loss treatment, it contains the highest amount of silicon (silica) of any herb, preventing hair loss by strengthening the hair follicles. In addition it contains selenium, potassium and flavonoids.

Green Tea (Camellia sinesis)
Catechins are the flavonoids phyto-chemical compounds that are found in grapes, red wine and chocolate with the largest amount, approximately 27 percent of the dry weight of in green tea. Green tea catechins belong to the flavan-3-ol class of flavonoids. In research studies catechins, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has demonstrated potent anti-oxidant properties with the ability to inhibit the production of DHT. It protects the skin from ultra-violet radiation, and has anti-microbial properties. This herb for hair loss can be used orally or topically.

Saw Palmetto (Seranoa repens)
Works in a two-fold approach; first as an effective anti-androgen, lowering the levels of DHT in the body by blocking the enzyme 5 alpa-reductase and second saw palmetto acts to block the cell membrane receptors required to absorb DHT. It is this property that makes this herb for hair loss valuable in the herbal treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP).

Fleece Flower Root (Radix polygoni multiflori)
Also known as “He Shou Wu” and is used for its detoxifying and nourishing power as a blood tonic. This herbal hair loss treatment has the ability to stimulate hair growth and is used to treat premature graying of the hair.

Other natural herbs that have been used for hair loss.

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