5 Herbs To Help You Treat Hair Loss

Hair loss is a common problem. There are several reasons-it can happen due to vitamin deficiencies, hormonal imbalance, and genetics. Other medical conditions like thyroid problems may also result to thinning hair. There’s no instant remedy that can promote new hair growth, but studies have revealed that some herbs can prevent hair loss.Scroll down to learn how these herbal solutions can improve your hair growth. At the same time, talk with a doctor before including herbs to your daily routine mainly if your hair loss in caused by a medical problem.

* Chinese Hibiscus

Chinese Hibiscus has vibrant, edible flowers to prepare herbal tea. This natural herb is known for stimulating hair follicles, increasing follicles volume, and boosting hair growth. It can add shine to dull hair to fight off gray hair.

- Heat carrier oil (olive oil, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, walnut oil) of your choice and add two hibiscus flowers. Keep heating for a few minutes.
- Set the oil aside to cool off.
- Apply the infused hibiscus oil onto scalp and hair.
- Massage onto scalp for 10 minutes and leave on for half an hour.
- Rinse off using shampoo.
- Try this remedy twice a week for best results.

* Coat Buttons or Tridax Daisy

Coat buttons is a popular Ayurvedic herb and belong to the daisy family. It has potent antioxidants and boosts hair growth used along with other herbs.

- Heat any carrier oil of your choice with two coat button flowers.
- Continue to keep on heat for few minutes.
- Strain and leave aside to cool.
- Apply the infused oil into your scalp and hair.
- Leave on for one hour.
- Rinse off as normal.

* Aloe Vera

Aloe vera can stimulate a healthy scalp by balancing its sebum production and pH levels. This not only control hair loss but also boost re-growth.

- Break the aloe vera plant and extract its gel.
- Apply the scoop out gel onto your scalp.
- Massage for few minutes.
- Leave the gel on your hair for one or two hours.
- Rinse off using a mild shampoo.

* Basil

Basil or tulsi helps in rejuvenating hair follicles. Massaging this oil onto your scalp can not only nourish your hair but also boost blood circulation. The herb also contains magnesium and Eugenol which can improve the blood flow to the scalp.

- Dry the basil leaves in direct sunlight and grind them into a fine powder.
- Mix the basil powder in slightly warm olive oil.
- Extract out the oil and apply it to scalp and hair.
- Massage onto scalp for 10 minutes and leave the oil for 30 minutes.
- Rinse the oil off using a mild shampoo.
- The oil can be stored for 10 days in a refrigerator.

* Gooseberry

Gooseberry or amla is packed with minerals and Vitamin C which help in stimulation of hair growth and adding shine. This herbal juice when added with water can restore hair vitality, while providing shine. The gooseberry can also control dandruff, prevent hair fall, and gray hair.

- Add gooseberry powder, lemon juice, and water to a bowl to form a smooth paste.
- Massage the paste onto your scalp and apply along the length of hair.
- Allow the oil to rest for half an hour.
- Rinse off using a mild shampoo.