1. Herbs have traditionally been used throughout the
ages to treat all manner of health problems and
conditions as well as for cosmetic purposes but in
modern times with our fast-paced society and
obsession with quick-fix solutions, a lot of that
knowledge has been lost or forgotten.
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2. Fortunately, the cosmetic industry has been quick to latch on to the
power of herbs, particularly for hair care, and we can now purchase
many of mother natures solutions in a bottle or packet Our hair is
our crowning glory as they say so we are keen to keep our locks long
and beautiful and many of us would like to promote faster hair growth
but with so many options on the market, it can be difficult to know
which one to choose Hair follicles rely on a number of nutrients to
ensure healthy and vibrant growth and if those nutrients are missing
then the result is dry, lank, reduced hair growth and possibly hair
thinning and hair loss
3. Herbs can facilitate faster hair growth in basically two different ways
Some herbs stimulate the hair follicles into action thereby facilitating
new hair growth and there are others which have an impact on
particular enzymes in the body, particularly 5 alpha-reductase which
converts to dihydrotestosterone High levels of DHT are known to
cause hair thinning and hair loss
4. Herbs that contribute to faster hair growth Saw palmetto (Seranoa
repens) - This is probably one of the best known herbs for treating
hair loss and promoting faster hair growth It is extracted from the
berries of a type of palm tree and acts in a similar fashion to
Finasteride (Propecia) by inhibiting the enzyme 5 alpha reductase
Saw palmetto forms the basis of many commercial hair care
products on the market today
5. It is applied directly to the scalp Nettles (Urtica dioica) - Nettles
have long been renowned for their medicinal properties, particularly
for prostate health They also have an inhibitory effect on two
different enzymes, 5 alpha-reductase and aromatase
6. Nettles also promote good circulation and stimulate the hair follicles
Green Tea (Camellia sinesis) - Green Tea is a powerful antioxidant
but apart from that, it can lower DHT levels by inhibiting the enzyme
that converts to dihydrotestosterone
7. Also, drinking green tea can increase the levels of sex hormone
binding protein or globulin which transports testosterone in a bound
form and reduces the amount of free testosterone available to be
converted to DHT Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) - This is derived
from the bark of an evergreen and is a popular remedy for treating
male pattern baldness
8. It inhibits the activity of the enzyme 5 alpha reductase in much the
same way grow hair faster that Green Tea does and also inhibits the
enzyme aromatase, particularly when combined with nettle extract
Ginkgo bilboa can stimulate blood flow and improve circulation and
thereby stimulate the hair follicles Gotu kola promotes good
circulation and blood flow to the scalp ensuring that the hair follicles
receive maximum benefit from nutrients
