Natural Hair Loss Treatment from Plants
Hair loss can be very inconvenient for both men and women. There are many traditional chemical based treatments available for hair loss but many people also opt for natural hair loss treatment due to the fact that natural hair loss treatments are not as risky or invasive as medical treatments.
There are many natural hair loss treatment programs that come from plants and also descend from alternative medicine theories. These botanical natural hair loss treatment theories have been around for several decades and maybe even centuries. They are based on the knowledge of our ancestors and from what they have observed through the years.
Botanical Based Natural Hair Loss Treatment
Most of the natural hair loss treatments available are in the form of extracts to be ingested by people while others are to be applied directly onto the scalp accompanied by massage. Among the natural hair loss treatment solutions are nettles, aloe vera, saw palmetto and coconut milk.
Nettles are rich in Vitamin A and C which can be quite effective in reducing the risk of hair loss and preventing further hair loss. Nettles can also reverse the hair loss that an individual is experiencing. The most effective form of natural hair loss treatment of nettles in Nettle root extract.
Aloe Vera has long been used as a natural hair loss treatment. This is a plant that has thick leaves which have a gel like protein inside. In most cases of hair loss, the plant's leaves are broken in two and the gel like insides of the leaves are rubbed directly onto the individual's scalp and hair. It is purported to thicken the hair shafts and promote hair growth.
The saw palmetto is another natural hair loss treatment that was initially a treatment for prostate hyperplasia. Studies have shown that the saw palmetto can inhibit DHT (an enzyme that if overproduced can promote hair loss). The saw Palmetto is similar in structure and function to Propecia which is often used to treat hair loss.
Coconut milk, freshly squeezed from grated coconut is also a natural hair loss treatment. Regular application of the milk can promote thicker and healthier hair strands as well as encourage the hair follicles to grow faster and healthier. The milk is directly applied to the hair and left there for over 30 minutes. Rinse it off with your favorite shampoo.
These natural hair loss treatments are but a few alternatives to chemical based treatments. These can help people regain their hair's growth and luster as well as promote the growth of follicles.