Female hair loss, commonly known as alopecia or female-pattern baldness, may have a devastating effect on women, their confidence and sense of self and appearance. While baldness may be expected and accepted in men, the same is not true for women. Women searching for help may find aid in natural herbs and home treatment remedies that may be practiced in the privacy of the home. When seeking professional help or advice regarding hair loss, discuss any herbal or home remedy treatments you may have or are trying with your health care provider.
Fo-Ti
Fo-Ti, also commonly known as He Shou Wu, is an old Chinese remedy for preventing hair loss in both men and women. While He Shou Wu is commonly ingested for longevity, according to Natural News.com, it is also known to restore color and health the the hair. Fo-Ti is known in ancient Chinese culture to be one of the strongest herbal tonics and is used by Chinese medical practitioners to treat the effects of premature aging and blood nourishment.
Panax Ginseng
Panax ginseng is another Chinese herbal tonic used to increase or restore circulation and metabolism of cellular structures. Circulation is important in health growth and health, as hair roots or follicles must receive adequate nutrients in the blood for optimal health. Panax ginseng can be taken as an oral supplement or extract, which may be found in natural food or health stores. Follow the instructions on the package for your condition.
Tonic Rinse
A tonic rinse created with sage tea and apple cider vinegar is suggested by Holisticonline.com as a remedy for thinning hair that results in hair loss. Try mixing 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup of brewed, steeped sage tea. Rinse your hair with the tonic, allow it to sit for a few minutes and then rinse again.
A rinsing tonic may also be made by covering a handful of dried rosemary leaves with water and steeping it for about 15 minutes. After it has cooled, the strained mixture may be poured into a container holding several drops of coconut, almond, sesame oil or wheatgerm. This rinsing tonic may be applied to the hair after a gentle shampoo and massaged into the scalp. Rinsing with lukewarm water is recommended. This tonic is known to treat dandruff and itching, a major cause of hair loss for women.
Herbal rinses may also include or be made with other herbs used for hair thinning or loss, including, but not limited to, burdock, licorice, chamomile, nettles, stinging nettle, arnica and horsetail.
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