Baldness, also known as alopecia, is hair loss, or absence of hair. Herbal oils and herbs have long been used in home remedies to encourage hair growth and condition the scalp.

Herbal treatment for male pattern baldness include herbs that improve the blood flow to the scalp like Ginkgo and Muira puama. Saw palmetto works differently by blocking certain hormones related to hair loss. ¹

South American folklore supports
muira puama's use in hair loss.

The bottom line is, while herbs can have a good effect on hair and scalp health, there are no "cures" for male pattern baldness. The exaggerated claims to grow hair in as little as 3 weeks, or charge fees for "secret ingredients" and "ancient Ayurveda medicines" do little to improve your hair, and much to lighten your wallet. Still all of these herbs have earned a place in men's health for many good reasons, even if the cause and effect on on hair loss is less clear, they are certainly worth a try.

Using Aromatherapy

Essential oils work well to help stimulate the scalp, and encourage hair growth. Rosemary essential oil, another important circulatory aid, is often one of the main ingredients in "hair loss oils". The good news is that you can make an effective scalp conditioner for just pennies an application using this home hair rinse remedy.

Herbs Used for Alopecia (Baldness)

Bay Rum * Ginkgo biloba * Muira puama * Saw Palmetto *

Ginkgo For: Hair loss
Profile	Clinical studies have indicated ginkgo's effectiveness in restoring the functioning of the circulatory system and improving blood flow, important factors in hair loss

Muira puama For: Baldness, Fatigue
Profile	Along the Rio Negro in Brazil, muira puama is used to treat fatigue, muscular weakness, and sexual debility, and is used to prevent baldness.

Saw Palmetto For: Male pattern baldness
Profile	Saw palmetto prevents dihydotestosterone from interacting with prostate cells to reproduce. This enzyme is the leading suspect behind male pattern baldness. Informal, anecdotal evidence indicates that saw palmetto stems hair loss and triggers growth. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Sesame For: Hair tonic, hair loss
Profile	Sesame seeds are also a Chinese treatment for hair loss, according to pharmacognosist (natural product pharmacist) Albert Leung, Ph.D. Just for taste, you can add toasted sesame seeds to all kinds of dishes, and if the additional sesame helps you keep your hair, so much the better. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Alopecia (Baldness) Information

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