Herbs for Thinning Hair in Women

Hair loss in women can be caused from hormonal changes, medical conditions, stress, genetics and poor nutrition. If you notice your hair start to thin, you can use herbal remedies to reverse the condition.

Significance

• If the thinning hair is caused by a hormonal effect, like menopause or pregnancy, women can take saw palmetto, horsetail, corn silk, nettle and rosemary in order to reverse the effects.

Types

• Thinning hair from a problem with the adrenal gland can be cured with the use of ginseng, licorice and astragalas.

Considerations

• In some cases, a supplement of estrogen has the ability to help a woman overcome hair loss.

Benefits

• Taking herbal supplements for hair loss can have other positive effects on the body as well. For example, taking yucca, fo ti, or he shou wou will help relieve stress as well as stress related hair loss.

Warning

• Although licorice can help stop thinning hair, it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or suffer from a serious medical condition.