Table of contents:
- Various herbal plants that can improve hair loss
- 1. Chamomile flowers
- 2. Sage leaves
- 3. Nettle leaves
- 4. Rosemary leaves
- 5. Gingko biloba leaves
- Do not carelessly use herbal ingredients to treat hair loss
To maintain the health, thickness and strength of hair, generally you need qualified hair care. The reason is, hair loss generally occurs due to age, but it can also be due to other causes such as pregnancy, stress, infections, chemotherapy, and even excess vitamin A can cause hair loss slowly. Various ingredients from various herbal plants are predicted to be able to overcome and reduce some of the causes of hair that starts to fall out slowly. What are the herbs to treat hair loss?
Various herbal plants that can improve hair loss
1. Chamomile flowers
Jean Valnet, author of “The Practice of Aromatherapy”, recommends that you rinse your hair using chamomile flower soaking water. Use 6-7 yellowish chamomile flowers, then soak them in warm, cooled water for 20 minutes in a closed container.
This bath is best used after washing your hair. Use it as a rinse water to the scalp and hair shaft. You don't need to rinse again with water, but just dry it using a towel. The anti-inflammatory substance in chamomile flowers can also relieve inflammation or irritation of the scalp.
2. Sage leaves
Sage leaf has long been known as one of the herbal plants for hair loss. To use these sage leaves, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried sage leaves while soaking them in one liter of boiling water. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and stir gently. Use this cooking water as a daily hair rinse liquid.
3. Nettle leaves
Did you know that nettle leaves are believed to be herbal plants to treat hair loss? Yes, hair loss can generally occur because the body lacks minerals, which can be bad for the body. According to "The Encyclopedia of Healing Plants", nettle leaves can be a diuretic drug, which helps the body get rid of toxins that may block mineral absorption in the body.
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This herbal leaf for hair loss is usually used by soaking it in warm water for a few minutes and rinsing it on the hair and scalp. You can also use nettle leaves as herbal tea, you know. The trick is to boil 3 spoons of nettle leaves, separate them from the stems. Let stand until warm, then you can add a few teaspoons of honey to enjoy it.
4. Rosemary leaves
Rosemary leaves are believed to help regulate blood circulation throughout the body. You can try brewing some leaf tea. Drinking rosemary flower tea can also help restore hair loss due to poor blood circulation on the scalp.
Meanwhile, "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies", also recommends using rosemary flower soaking water to help regrow hair after chemotherapy. Unfortunately, drinking rosemary leaf boiled water is not recommended for pregnant women. Because rosemary flowers can stimulate menstruation, which is not good to use if you are pregnant.
5. Gingko biloba leaves
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Ginkgo biloba leaf is a plant that originates from China. Gingko biloba leaves are shaped like a fan and are useful for stimulating blood and oxygen circulation, especially to the brain and nervous system. By supporting the smooth circulation of blood in the body, gingko biloba leaves can also help relieve nervous tension and hair loss caused by stress.
Do not carelessly use herbal ingredients to treat hair loss
Some of the herbal plants for hair loss above are indeed effective. However, sometimes you have to limit its use, especially for pregnant women.
Pregnant women are still allowed to use it in external use only, for example, such as being the herbal plant as a shampooing rinse water. For internal use such as drinking or cooking, it's a good idea to consult a doctor first to prevent risks to the fetus and health that may occur.
