Could it be possible that our ancestors got some of their traditional remedies for hair loss right? Folklore tells us that they certainly went to great lengths to find solutions for thinning hair.
Although each culture had its own approach influenced by local conditions, there seem to be many examples of common practice. Nettles, for example, formed an important element of traditional hair loss remedies throughout the world.
The samples described here come from the very informative paper “Preventing Hair Loss Through Natural Remedies” by Peters et al. This book provides a wealth of information on this subject and is easily purchased through Amazon or other good bookstores.
Rosemary Solution: This herb is frequently featured in herbal texts for its ability to cleanse the scalp and stimulate the hair root. Here is a recipe that features rosemary as the main ingredient.
Recipe: boil rosemary, sage, peach leaf, nettle and burdock in water. Strain and use to wash hair daily.
Apple Cider Vinegar – This is often mentioned in home remedies for hair loss. It is believed to have a normalizing effect on the sebaceous glands of the scalp and to have a strong cleansing effect.
Method: divide the hair into sections. Apply two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar directly to the scalp using a moistened cotton ball. Allow fifteen minutes to three hours before shampooing.
Essential Oils – Essential oils distilled from plants have long been recognized for their ability to improve circulation to the scalp and stimulate cell generation. Among the most useful are cedar, sage, eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary.
Method: Mix ten drops of essential oil with one ounce of carrier oil (jojoba or olive oil). Massage it into the scalp for a minimum of fifteen minutes before shampooing.
Cayenne Pepper Hair Tonic: This herb’s ability to irritate the skin, increase blood flow, and stimulate cell division is well known.
Recipe: Mix four ounces of cayenne pepper with a pint of hundred-proof vodka or pure alcohol diluted with 20 percent distilled water. Let it sit for two weeks, shaking the mixture once a day. Strain through several layers of fine cloth until the mixture is free of pepper. Once or twice daily, rub a small amount into weakened areas of the scalp.
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