Have you seen English lavender blooming in the summer?
Gives a brilliant display of purple flowers that lasts 1-2 months. After that, the flowering begins to fade, until next year, when it will bloom again.
Imagine if our hair followed a similar lavender pattern, a brilliant display, and then we spent it all. Fortunately, that’s not the case.
Our hair follows a growth cycle in which the growth phase is quite long.
Not a few months, but the growth or regeneration phase can last anywhere from 3 to 7 years. Fortunately, most hair is in the growth phase. Only 10 percent are in the telogen phase and are ready to fall out.
If this balance is disrupted – when more hair falls out and less hair grows – there is a problem.
The change in the hair growth cycle can happen due to many factors including stress, illness like Covid, vitamin deficiency, too fast weight loss and even the wrong shampoo.
The good news is that once you address the cause, eat healthy, and don’t worry too much about trivial things, your hair will return to its normal growth pattern.
However, the process can take months and you may want to use the help of herbs and herbs to boost hair growth and reduce hair loss.
So which herbs can promote growth? Here are 3 herbs for hair treatment that you can use
1. Green tea
2. Neem
3. Peppermint
1. Green tea to enhance hair growth
Although I don’t prefer the taste of green tea, I like to wash my hair with it. I have seen a reduction in hair loss and thicker and stronger hair.
So why is green tea good for hair?
Green tea contains two amazing compounds: catechins and caffeine. These star associations Extend the growth phase (anageneity) as well as stimulation the growth of dermal papillary cells in the hair follicles.
This means that green tea can help reduce shedding and increase the length and strength of the hair shaft.
After all, green tea does remarkable antioxidant powers. It can help get rid of free radicals that can damage hair follicles and affect the hair growth cycle.
So how do you use green tea for hair growth?
What will you need?
Green tea: 1 bag or (1 teaspoon loose tea)
Warm water: 2 cups
Method
Place the green tea in a pot or jug. Pour hot water over the green tea, then cover and let it brew until it cools. Strain the tea and use it.
Way of use
Use green tea as a final rinse. First, wash your hair with shampoo. Next, pour green tea water over your hair and let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes before rinsing.
Learn more ways to use green tea for healthy hair: see here
Next is the healing herb neem…
2. Neem leaves for happy scalp and hair
Neem is an excellent healer. It has antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
For this reason, it is effective against a wide range of skin and scalp conditions such as dandruff, eczema and psoriasis. Especially when you are stressed or sick, skin conditions worsen and trouble your scalp and hair follicles.
The simple and natural way to treat your scalp is by using neem. And as your scalp becomes healthier, your hair will also become healthier. This is unthinkable.
So how do you use neem to heal?
What will you need?
Neem leaves: 1/4 cup dried leaves or fresh leaves
Warm Water: 2 cups
Method
Place the neem leaves in a pot or jug. Pour hot water over it, cover it and let it boil until it cools down. Strain the neem water and use it.
Way of use
Use neem water as a final rinse. First, wash your hair with shampoo. Next, pour neem water on your hair and let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes before rinsing.
Your hair will have more shine, luster and softness as neem water is also a great conditioner.
You can also include neem oil to promote healthy scalp and hair: see here
And finally we have mint for hair stimulation…
3. Peppermint for hair thickness and density
When you think of peppermint, you think of peppermint aroma and tingling skin.
But what we are looking for is the hair growth potential of peppermint.
ONE study done in mice showed that peppermint oil improved blood flow to hair follicles and helped shift hair follicles that were in the telogen stage (and ready to fall out) to the anagen stage. As a result, the hair became thicker and longer. In addition, the number of hair follicles also increased in the group treated with peppermint oil.
Of course, the downside is that the study was conducted on mice. But, in peppermint’s favor, there are several anecdotal reports suggesting that peppermint oil helps promote hair growth. In addition, it is also soothing and soothing to the irritated scalp.
How do you use peppermint to improve hair density?
What will you need?
Peppermint essential oil: 5 drops
Coconut oil: 2 tablespoons
Method:
Combine the two and apply.
Way of use
Massage the oil into your scalp and work through the length of your hair. Let it sit for an hour (or overnight if you can). Wash as usual. Repeat once or twice a week.
Note: You can also apply a mint tea rinse. To make it, you will need a peppermint tea bag and 2 cups of hot water. Follow the rest of the instructions given on the green tea or neem leaves.
Mistakes to avoid
If you are new to any of the herbs, do a patch test on your forearm to rule out any allergies or sensitivities before using it on the scalp.
Let’s recap what we’ve seen so far:
- Increased hair loss can occur due to stress, illnesses such as Covid, vitamin deficiencies, too rapid weight loss, and even the wrong shampoo.
- You can get help from herbs to promote healthy hair growth.
- Green tea is fantastic for reducing hair fall and getting strong hair.
- Then there are neem leaves to treat and cure scalp problems like dandruff and eczema.
- And finally, you can use mint along with coconut to massage your head and improve hair growth.
What is your favorite herb? Let me know in the comment box below…
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