Most of us in the present day are dealing with receding hairline, hair fall and hair thinning issues. The reasons are many. Is there a solution to this? Here are ten amazing herbs to use to help regrow thinning hair. These amazing herbs thickens hair follicles, balances pH level and leaves hair feeling lightweight and looking fuller with sparkling shine.
BEST HERBS FOR THINNING HAIR
Peppermint:
Peppermint essential oil is known to promote hair growth as it increases the blood circulation on the scalp and stimulates the hair follicles. It is known to promote hair growth during the anagen phase (active hair growth phase). Peppermint essential oil can help treat a dry and itchy scalp, as it has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It can give a soothing and cooling effect to your scalp.
Simmer 1 tbsp. of dried or fresh mint leaves in 2 cups of water. Pour this water on your hair after hair wash and leave it on. Let your hair air dry and style as usual.
Curry leaves:
Curry leaves are rich in antioxidants and can help restore scalp health. It can also help open up the clogged hair follicles on the scalp. Curry leaves contain vitamin B which can contribute to strengthening the hair follicles and control hair fall.
Amla:
Amla can help treat and prevent hair fall very effectively. This is because amla contains high levels of vitamin C, which can help the body create collagen, a protein that plays an important role in building hair structure. It can also help the body absorb iron that can promote better hair growth. It can also enhance and promote better blood circulation in the scalp in turn, stimulating the hair follicles to increase hair growth. It can also help inhibit premature greying of hair. Drink amla juice everyday to stop hair fall and regrow hair – A MIRACLE POTION FOR YOUR HAIR TO STOP HAIR FALL AND REGROW HAIR
Brahmi:
Brahmi oil can help stimulate and strengthen the hair follicles and can also treat dandruff, dry scalp and itchiness. It helps nourish the scalp and strengthens the blood vessels, in turn allowing proper oxygen and nutrients to reach the hair follicles, in turn promoting hair growth.
Hibiscus:
Over the years hair sometimes loses its lustre and volume. The amino acids in hibiscus will help in promoting hair growth by the production of keratin, a protective protein of the hair, which makes it thicker and avoids it from breaking. It can also help reduce balding as hibiscus can act as a natural remedy by strengthening the roots of the hair and promoting hair growth.
Aloe Vera:
Aloe Vera has an enzyme known as proteolytic enzyme (proteases), which helps in unclogging the pores on the scalp and also provides nourishment and moisturizes the skin on the scalp and hair. It has a lot of components which include vitamins for hair growth, folic acid and choline.
Add fresh aloe vera gel to a cup of oil of your choice, simmer on low until the aloe vera gel turns light brown in color. Strain the gel and use this oil to massage your scalp.
Bhringraj:
Bhringraj extract or Bhringraj oil is known to prolong the anagen phase (active growth phase) of hair growth. It also strengthens the hair follicles, nourishes them and stops it from premature greying.
Rose:
Rose water can nourish the scalp and promote hair growth by stimulating the hair follicles and promoting the hair growth phase as rose petals contain phytonutrients. It can also help reduce dandruff and treat certain scalp conditions as it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can help reduce hair dryness and hair frizz as it acts as a natural hair moisturizer and makes the hair more manageable and gives the hair a better shine.
Rosemary
Rosemary essential oil, rosemary oil or rosemary hair rinse can help stimulate the hair follicles and can also help prevent baldness (also known as androgenetic alopecia). Rosemary is known to have ‘carnosic acid’, which is an active ingredient present in plants that is known to help heal damaged nerves and tissues. This property of rosemary can heal nerve endings and could possibly stimulate rejuvenation of hair follicles, in turn restoring hair growth. READ MORE – Rosemary Hair water to regrow thinning hair
Moringa:
Very often known as drumstick, moringa is very useful in hair fall reduction and to regrow thinning hair. It contains a compound called ‘thiocyanate’ that can help strengthen the hair follicle, in turn preventing hair fall. It also acts as a natural hair conditioner that can improve hair texture. You can use moringa hair pack or hair rinse to help reduce hair thinning.