Natural Hair Loss Remedy
Chinese Medicine.
Chinese medicine is effective at treating hair loss and
the underlying conditions that cause hair loss. Many
Chinese herbs have a record of promoting hair growth
that spans thousands of years as effective hair loss
remedies. How do Chinese herbs restore the hair?
They build blood, balance hormones, restore Kidney
Energy, and direct nourishing blood to the scalp.
Hair loss and thinning hair can result from many causes including stress, poor nutrition (especially a Vitamin B and mineral deficiency), hormonal imbalance, certain prescription drugs, thyroid disease, cancer (and more specifically cancer treatment), and genetics. All of these hair loss conditions can occur in both men and women. Much like heart disease prevention, even hair loss based in genetics can be addressed with Chinese medicine.
Genetic pattern baldness is often attributed to the chemical DHT (5-alpha Di-HydroTestosterone). It has been found that increasing levels of DHT in hair follicles cause a reaction that reduces blood flow to the follicle and the impairs the growth cycle of hair. This results in follicle shrinkage and finer and shorter hairs, eventually the follicle dies and stops producing hair. Areas that are 'shiny bald' no longer have live follicles. Areas with shorter, fuzzy, fine hairs still have live follicles that may respond to Chinese tonic herb remedies.
The first step in treating hair loss naturally is to improve circulation to the head/scalp, as well as improve the quality of the blood with specific natural herb remedies such as fo-ti or he shu wu, drynaria, dang gui, sesame, and ligustrum. Early intervention is the key to limiting hair loss and promoting hair re-growth. Herbal tonic treatment can vary from 3-12 months depending on the severity of the condition and the length of time that the condition has existed.

In clinic, I utilize Return to Spring not only

with hair loss, but any Kidney Deficient

conditions where a neutral Kidney tonic is

most appropriate. I have found it

especially beneficial for patients who do

specifically, but who are experiencing

anxiety or adrenal fatigue from general

Kidney Deficiency.

Kidney Deficiency takes years to develop

and will likely take 6 months or more to

correct.


Catherine Browne, L.Ac., MH, Dipl.Ac.
The Chinese way of naturally healthy hair rely on tonic-type herbs that are used over time. Along with proper living habits such as good sleeping patterns, exercise such as walking, tai-qi or yoga, and organic whole foods; natural Chinese tonic herb remedies play an important role in healthy hair.
This natural Chinese herb remedy for hair loss and thinning hair will restore overall health and vitality by supplying the basic building blocks through chemical constituents present in the herbs that are necessary to nourish the hair and skin through the Liver and Kidney systems. After all, the whole body must thrive in order to have luscious, strong, healthy hair.
The main Chinese herb for hair is he shou wu, or fo ti. It is the best Chinese herb for hair, known for its beneficial effects on strengthening the hair, building Blood, and reversing graying of the hair. Other ingredients include the highly esteemed reishi mushroom to enhance the Kidney energy, Ligustrum to improves blood circulation of the scalp, and other Chinese herbs that restore beautiful hair and skin.
This Chinese herb formula for hair loss and thinning hair will restore overall health and vitality by supplying the basic building blocks through chemical constituents present in the herbs that are necessary to nourish the hair, skin and Kidney system. After all, the whole body must thrive in order to have glowing, strong, healthy hair and radiant skin.
In Chinese medicine, the Spleen is paired with the Stomach and is related with food assimilation in the body and fluid transformation. The Spleen function in this context is very different from the way that the spleen organ is viewed in Western medicine.
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The Chinese say that long-term use of this famous "longevity herb" helps return an aging person to youthfulness, as it strengthens the back. The literal translation of the name he shu wu is "black-haired Mr. He" refering to the Chinese legend where Mr. He returned from living in the woods for some time, and his grey hair had turned to black. As it turned out, Mr. He had been consuming fo ti herb to survive. Fo ti is known as the best herb to restore hair color and nourish the skin, hair, teeth and nails. This top Chinese herb is a classic essence tonic and major blood tonic that cleanses the blood.
The Reishi mushroom has an unparalleled reputation in the Orient as the ultimate herbal substance often used to cure immune disorders. For over two thousand years it has been sought-after by mountain sages and by the emperors of China known as the best anti-aging herb. In the first Chinese herbal text (Shennong’s Pharmacopeia) it says that "continuous consumption of Reishi makes your body light and young, lengthens your life and turns you into one like the immortal who never dies." Reishi was traditionally called "the mushroom of immortality."
Schisandra chinensis-wu wei zi
Schizandra is a famous Tonic herb historically consumed by Chinese royalty. It is renowned as a beauty tonic and is considered to be one of the best anti aging, youth preserving herbs. It has been one of the top herbs used for centuries to make the skin soft, moist and radiant.
Ligustrum lucidum-nu zhen zi
Thallus algae-kun bu-Seaweed
Seaweed has many micronutrients & minerals necessary for good health and beautiful hair, skin and nails.
Morus Albus-sang shen-Mulberry fruit spike
Urtica dioica - Stinging nettle
Highly nutritious herb containing a multitude of minerals necessary for proper hair growth.
Psoraleae corylifolia-bu gu zhi
Ligustrum chuanxiong-chuan xiong- Lovage Root Wallichi
Invigorates the Blood and directs Blood upward, allowing nourishment to reach the head and enhance hair growth.
Rehmannia glutinosa-shu di huang
Dendrobium-she hu-Orchid
Angelica sinensis - dang gui
A common herb for invigorating the blood and qi in the Lower Jiao, especially when blood has been stagnated by cold. Dang Gui is considered the best herbs for building blood.
Eclipta prostrata-han lian cao
Sesame Indicum-hei zhi ma-Black Sesame Seed
Alisma plantago-aquatica-ze xie-Water Plantain Root
Alisma herb has mild tonic qualities, especially affecting the Kidney/Bladder, and the Spleen/Stomach.
Poria cocos-fu ling
Poria is a fungus that grows on the roots of pine trees widely used in Chinese herbalism to leach out dampness, drain phlegm, and move fluid stagnation.
Salvia miltiorrhiza-dan shen-Red Sage Root
For information on conventional treatments for hair loss, visit the Mayo Clinic, the Medline or the AAD. This is not an endorsement of these organization, just a resource guide.
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