Women may experience a thinning of hair as they age, according to the Mayo Clinic. Female-pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia typically cause hair to gradually become shorter and finer with noticeable thinning at the crown and possibly the sides or front of the head. Certain herbal remedies may promote hair growth in women. Talk to your doctor about using herbs to stimulate hair growth, as they are not regulated by the FDA.
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil is suggested as a natural remedy to encourage hair growth, according to National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, or NIAMSD. Little research exists to support this claim. Evening primrose oil is used for conditions related to the female reproductive system including menstruation-related breast pain and menopausal symptoms, which can cause thinning of hair, notes Mayo Clinic. The typical dosage of evening primose oil ranges from 3g to 8g spread throughout the day, notes Medline Plus. Check with your health care provider about using herbs to stimulate hair growth.
Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is used to treat a variety of medical conditions including persistent pelvic pain, bladder problems, hormone irregularities and hair loss, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine or NCCAM. Taking 200mg of saw palmetto twice daily may encourage hair re-growth in female pattern baldness, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC. Ask your doctor about the benefits of saw palmetto.
Lavender
Lavender is useful for hair loss when applied topically, according to the Clayton College of Natural Health, or CCNH. Massaging the scalp regularly with lavender oil may promote hair growth, says the UMMC. Ask your health-care provider about the benefits of using lavender and other herbs to treat hair loss.
Rosemary
Rosemary has been used historically to encourage hair growth, reports the UMMC. When rosemary oil is applied to the scalp along with other essential oils, it may fuel hair re-growth. A study published in November 1998 in the "Archives of Dermatology" found 44 percent of the 43 participants who massaged rosemary, thyme, lavender, and cedarwood into their scalp daily for seven months reported improvement in hair loss. The research was lead by I.C. Hay of the Department of Dermatology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Scotland. Check with your health practitioner about the benefits of using herbal remedies to promote hair growth.
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