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Herbs for Hair Loss

There are so many products on the market that promise to restore a full and healthy head of hair, you would think that baldness, (alopecia), would be a thing of the past. Sadly the vast amount of money being spent on these so called cures for hair a receding hair line doesn't equate with more hair.

How herbs can help

The underlying causes of male pattern baldness seem to be genetic in nature, however herbs that stimulate and increase circulation to the the scalp do seem to trigger more growth, and shiny, healthy hair as well. Gingko and rosemary are two of the herbs that address this important aspect of hair loss.

Healthy hair is dependent upon having enough amino acids in the diet, in fact hair is 98 percent protein. Adding vegetable and herbal oils like walnut, flax, black seed and evening primrose to your diet helps to 'feed' your hair and condition it from the inside out. In Asia, sesame oil is considered one of the best oils to stop hair loss. Use the oil in salad dressings, in hair care, and toast the seeds for culinary delights.

The effects of Muira puama, , and nettle root, seem to be hormonally related. Low testosterone is cited as a factor in hair loss.

Herbs for healthy scalp & hair help to prevent hair loss
Gout : Herbs such as celery seed can help to calm inflammation and neutralize the harmful effects of uric acid that often causes pain and inflammation in gout and arthritis.
Sexual tonics : Any drug or herb that addresses sexual performance is bound to get considerable attention, but do so called "herbal viagra" formulas really work? Learn which herbs really work for Low libido problems and sexual health. As for herbal testosterone, there is no such thing in the plant world. However, several herbs, notably stinging nettle, may help make more of a man's testosterone available.
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Ashwagandha
Cayenne Pepper
Celery Seed
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Damiana
Dong Quai
Eleuthero
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Garlic
Ginkgo biloba
Ginseng
Hawthorn
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Kava-Kava
Maca
Muira puama
Nettle
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Rosemary
Sarsaparilla
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