Hair loss in women is increased by aging, hormones, or a variety of medical conditions. Genetics play a role, as well. Certain medications have been shown to increase hair loss in women, especially antibiotics and steroids. Bacterial infections can lead to hair loss, as does thyroid disease, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center. Research has shown that herbs can stimulate hair regrowth in women, but medical care is advised before starting any new herbal treatment or adding herbs to the diet.
Rooibus Red Tea
Rooibus is a red tea from South Africa, whose name means "red bush." The Latin name is Aspalathus linearis and it is a member of the legume family.The tea is often used medicinally to dye hair and also to stimulate hair growth. The tea does not contain caffeine and has been sold commercially since the 1930s. It is used to stimulate circulation to the scalp and hair follicles.
Rosemary
Rosemary is an herb long used in food and for healing. Added to many commercial hair products, rosemary, or Rosmarinus officionalis, has been shown to stimulate the hair follicles and help grow hair. The herbal tincture or oils can be added to hair products, drunk as a tea, or rubbed into scalp for a scalp stimulating massage. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that rosemary has antioxidant qualities which stimulate cell growth, and that the herb has been in use throughout history to stimulate hair growth.
Lavender
The fragrant herb lavender has a long history in hair and skin care. In fact, its Latin name, Lavandula, means "to wash." Also historically used to treat diseases as wide-ranging as insomnia and depression, research has found that rosemary has a calming action and causes the blood vessels to expand according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The increase of circulation caused by this expansion, or vasodilation, may contribute to increased scalp circulation and to hair growth in women.
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