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Herbs for Thinning Hair Due to Menopause

Although hormone replacement therapy is the single best option for menopausal women, even it can't address every problem. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) blockers like Rogaine and Propecia are the surest options for thinning hair due to menopause, but all the Rogaine in the world won't help without the proper nutrients.

  1. Fatty Acids

    • Flaxseed oil, primrose oil and salmon oil are herbal supplements that strengthen and thicken hair, and prevent it from falling out.

    Biotin

    • Herbal supplements containing biotin help thicken hair. This is available in an all-natural supplement form that uses a number of herb sources.

    B Vitamins

    • Alfalfa, oat straw, bladderwrack, chamomile, licorice (anise) and catnip all have high amounts of B-complex, B6 in particular, vitamins, which are helpful for thinning hair.

    Coenzyme Q-12

    • Q-12 is an essential fatty acid in a number of meats, but it's available organically as whole peanuts or peanut oil.

    Sulfates

    • Fresh garlic contains large amounts of L-cysteine and L-methionin methylsulfonylmethanes (MSMs). These chemicals work well for thinning hair; apply them directly by applying garlic oil to your scalp.

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