Herbal Cures for Baldness

Baldness in men and women is cause by genetics, medications and health factors such as illness, disease and malnutrition. Male pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss and the primary cause is the DHT hormone; the natural solution for this is to balance hormones and regulate the levels of DHT. Some women have baldness or thinning hair as they get older and rely on natural cures to restore growth and the health to their hair and scalp. Herbal remedies for baldness can be applied externally to the scalp or taken orally. They are sold over the counter, with no need for a prescription.

Rosemary

• Massaging rosemary in olive oil into the scalp is an herbal cure for baldness for men and women. The combination of massage and rosemary makes hair healthy and stimulates circulation, which encourages the growth of hair roots.

Stinging Nettle

• A wild weed consumed in tea form, men who sip stinging nettle daily can block the hormone DHT from interacting with hair follicles, preventing baldness.

Herbal Trio

• The combination of the herbs chaste tree berry, wild yam and dong quai balance the levels of female hormones and provides an herbal remedy for baldness in women.

Saw Palmetto

• The herb saw palmetto is known for its effectiveness in boosting prostate health as it regulates DHT hormone levels, which naturally results in the prevention of hair loss in men.

Coconut Oil

• Coconut oil is used in small amounts by women as a topical treatment rubbed into the hair. It serves as a natural conditioner and increases the health of the hair.

Henna

• Another herbal cure for baldness is henna, which is crushed into powder and mixed into a liquid or paste, and directly applied to the scalp and hair. The henna herb prevents hair loss and stimulates hair growth.

Aloe Vera

• Pure aloe vera gels are sold in stores and designed specifically for the treatment of excessive hair loss. Aloe vera gel is used to treat seborrhea, which is caused when the body produces excess sebum, a natural oily substance secreted by the hair glands that causes damage to hair follicles. It works as an herbal cure for baldness by stimulating new and existing hair growth, renewing the follicle cycle and reducing seborrhea.