Herbs have held mystical powers in the eyes of the common man, since time immemorial. But in this era of science and technology, it is unfair to ignore the rising proof of the efficacy of these herbs in various conditions.
Here are few herbs for those suffering from alopecia:
Saw Palmetto – Seranoa repens, it is protective to prostate as well as facilitates hair growth. It is extracted from berries and besides the pure forms, is also available in many marketed preparations for hair loss.
Ginkyo biloba – acting at the hair follicles, it stimulates hair growth by increasing the blood supply to the brain and the scalp. The dry extract is preferred for application.
Aloe Vera – extracted from leaves, it is of gel like consistency which when applied to inflamed skin, soothes it. Also facilitates hair growth.
Green Tea – Generic name of Camellia sinesis, catechins in the tea inhibit the synthesis of Dihydrotestosterone from its precursors. Available as tea leaves or in capsule forms, it aims at preventing baldness in males.
Besides these, other herbs of Chinese origin such as Dong Quai, He Shou Wu etc have similar modes of action and prevent and treat predominantly male pattern type of baldness due to their inhibitory action on the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase which is responsible for the synthesis of Dihydrotestosterone.
Adequate use of these herbs can really make a difference in your hair growth. So act now and prevent vital loss of hair.