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Chinese Hair Loss Cures

Hair loss is caused by a number of factors such as heredity, weak kidneys and poor nutrition. Though heredity is considered the main reason for hair loss and premature graying, the general health of hair is dependent on good nutrition. Chinese hair loss remedies are based on a number of foods that the Chinese consider good for strengthening hair follicles. These foods include seaweed, apples, peanuts and sunflower seeds.

  1. Walnuts

    • A popular remedy for hair loss is to take walnuts on a empty stomach in the morning with a glass of milk.

    Black Sesame Seeds

    • Black sesame seed are roasted and ground to a powder. This powder is mixed with a cup of hot water, flavored with sugar and taken for breakfast. This is a popular remedy for the good health of hair and skin. Black sesame seeds are also eaten in large quantities to maintain the color and shine of hair. The seeds are used in the preparation of meat and vegetable dishes and are also used for making candy.

    Effect of Meat on Hair

    • According to Chinese medicine the kidneys have a great effect on hair and scalp and excessive quantities of meat in the diet exert undue stress on the kidneys. Hence a diet that is mostly based on meat products, animal fats and animal protein leads to greater hair loss.

    Vinegar

    • Wash hair with 200 ml of rice vinegar mixed with 1,000 ml of warm water. Rinse with clear water. Do this twice a week for a prolonged period of time. A skin test should be done first to make sure there is no allergic reaction to vinegar.

    Ho Shou Wu

    • The Chinese use a number of herbs to treat hair loss. One of the most popular herbs is called Ho Shou Wu and it can be obtained from Chinese health stores and herbal shops in tea and capsule form.

    Sheng Fa

    • Sheng Fa is a Chinese patent formula that helps hair loss by strengthening the kidney since the Chinese believe that weak kidneys are one of the main reasons for hair loss. It is available in Chinese drugstores in pill form and the recommended use is four pills twice a day for four months.

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