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===Making Herbal Tea to Stimulate Hair Growth=== | ===Making Herbal Tea to Stimulate Hair Growth=== | ||
#Gather herbs for your tonic. You may find many fresh herbs growing in your garden, in the wild, or in the produce section of your local natural foods store. Dried herbs can be found in the bulk department of many groceries as well. Particular herbs have been shown to benefit people with thinning hair or hair loss. | #Gather herbs for your tonic. You may find many fresh herbs growing in your garden, in the wild, or in the produce section of your local natural foods store. Dried herbs can be found in the bulk department of many groceries as well. Particular herbs have been shown to benefit people with thinning hair or hair loss. | ||
| − | #*Basil will strengthen hair against breakage, improve the circulation in the hair follicles to stimulate new growth. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties as well.<ref>http://www.naturallivingideas.com/top-10-home-remedies-for-thinning-hair/</ref> | + | #*Basil will strengthen hair against breakage, improve the circulation in the hair follicles to stimulate new growth. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties as well.<ref name="rf1">http://www.naturallivingideas.com/top-10-home-remedies-for-thinning-hair/</ref> |
#*Watercress is loaded with zinc, iron and biotin, each of which are beneficial for scalp and hair. | #*Watercress is loaded with zinc, iron and biotin, each of which are beneficial for scalp and hair. | ||
| − | #*Stinging nettle can be used to create a tea rich in nutrients to care for your scalp and hair. Nettle is rich in iron, which improves overall circulation, including blood circulation to the scalp It contains a healthy amount of minerals and vitamins, while also being high in protein. It's best made with freshly harvested nettle, which grows abundantly in the wild.<ref>https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/stinging-nettle</ref> | + | #*Stinging nettle can be used to create a tea rich in nutrients to care for your scalp and hair. Nettle is rich in iron, which improves overall circulation, including blood circulation to the scalp It contains a healthy amount of minerals and vitamins, while also being high in protein. It's best made with freshly harvested nettle, which grows abundantly in the wild.<ref name="rf2">https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/stinging-nettle</ref> |
| − | #*Rosemary has long been used as a hair treatment, both to darken and thicken the hair.<ref>http://www.myhealthtips.in/2014/02/top-herbs-for-hair-growth.html</ref> Rosemary is healthy for hair follicles, the tiny bulb-shaped appendages embedded in your scalp. By clearing away oily buildup in the scalp (sebum), rosemary promotes new cell growth.<ref>http://www.motherearthliving.com/natural-beauty/do-herbs-work-for-hair-loss.aspx</ref> | + | #*Rosemary has long been used as a hair treatment, both to darken and thicken the hair.<ref name="rf3">http://www.myhealthtips.in/2014/02/top-herbs-for-hair-growth.html</ref> Rosemary is healthy for hair follicles, the tiny bulb-shaped appendages embedded in your scalp. By clearing away oily buildup in the scalp (sebum), rosemary promotes new cell growth.<ref name="rf4">http://www.motherearthliving.com/natural-beauty/do-herbs-work-for-hair-loss.aspx</ref> |
| − | #*Horsetail is an herb that stimulates the scalp, acts both as an antiviral and an anti-allergen. It also contains silica, which will thicken and strengthen the hair.<ref | + | #*Horsetail is an herb that stimulates the scalp, acts both as an antiviral and an anti-allergen. It also contains silica, which will thicken and strengthen the hair.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #*You can easily combine herbs to create your own personal hair tonic, based on your own hair's needs. For example, one tonic for thinning hair uses a mix of horsetail and nettle combined with aloe vera gel and essential oils.<ref>http://wellnessmama.com/3593/hair-growth-serum-recipe/</ref> | + | #*You can easily combine herbs to create your own personal hair tonic, based on your own hair's needs. For example, one tonic for thinning hair uses a mix of horsetail and nettle combined with aloe vera gel and essential oils.<ref name="rf5">http://wellnessmama.com/3593/hair-growth-serum-recipe/</ref> |
#Make a tea from fresh herbs. A tea, or tisane, is simply an infusion of the herb into water. Boiling water extracts the herbal properties most effectively. Strain the herb from the water when finished. A french press or tea pot might be used if you have one readily available. | #Make a tea from fresh herbs. A tea, or tisane, is simply an infusion of the herb into water. Boiling water extracts the herbal properties most effectively. Strain the herb from the water when finished. A french press or tea pot might be used if you have one readily available. | ||
#*In general, a good ratio of herbs to water is about a half cup of the fresh herb to one cup of boiling water, or a quarter cup of dried herb. This ratio is not exact. It can be adjusted based on the strength of the tea you desire. | #*In general, a good ratio of herbs to water is about a half cup of the fresh herb to one cup of boiling water, or a quarter cup of dried herb. This ratio is not exact. It can be adjusted based on the strength of the tea you desire. | ||
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#*Unlike water-based treatments, oil is easily absorbed by the skin. | #*Unlike water-based treatments, oil is easily absorbed by the skin. | ||
#*Herbal oil treatments for hair loss can be found in many natural food stores or pharmacies. | #*Herbal oil treatments for hair loss can be found in many natural food stores or pharmacies. | ||
| − | #*Massaging essential oils into scalp also increases relaxation. One of the causes of hair loss is stress, which releases cortisol around the hair follicles and causes them to deteriorate.<ref>http://www.prevention.com/beauty/hair/essential-oils-thinning-hair</ref> Thus, using an herbal essential oil to help care for hair loss will be effective on two fronts! | + | #*Massaging essential oils into scalp also increases relaxation. One of the causes of hair loss is stress, which releases cortisol around the hair follicles and causes them to deteriorate.<ref name="rf6">http://www.prevention.com/beauty/hair/essential-oils-thinning-hair</ref> Thus, using an herbal essential oil to help care for hair loss will be effective on two fronts! |
#Make an herbal oil tonic of your own. Simply add 3 to 4 drops of essential oil (or a blend) to a tablespoon of a light-textured carrier oil, such as jojoba, grapeseed, almond or olive oil. | #Make an herbal oil tonic of your own. Simply add 3 to 4 drops of essential oil (or a blend) to a tablespoon of a light-textured carrier oil, such as jojoba, grapeseed, almond or olive oil. | ||
| − | #*Peppermint oil stimulates the scalp, improving hair growth and treating the scalp. It will also help the overall health of the scalp, and increase the ability of the hair follicles to bind to the hair.<ref | + | #*Peppermint oil stimulates the scalp, improving hair growth and treating the scalp. It will also help the overall health of the scalp, and increase the ability of the hair follicles to bind to the hair.<ref name="rf3" /> |
| − | #*Mustard oil, combined with a tincture of henna, is an ancient remedy for balding hair. Boil henna leaves together with a few drops of mustard oil, then strain into a clean glass jar. Massage into scalp daily for best results.<ref>https://www.organicfacts.net/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-hair-loss.html</ref> | + | #*Mustard oil, combined with a tincture of henna, is an ancient remedy for balding hair. Boil henna leaves together with a few drops of mustard oil, then strain into a clean glass jar. Massage into scalp daily for best results.<ref name="rf7">https://www.organicfacts.net/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-hair-loss.html</ref> |
| − | #*Other essential oils that have been shown to be effective for treating hair loss include clary sage, lavender, lemongrass, rosemary and white thyme.<ref>http://www.quinessence.com/blog/essential-oils-to-reverse-hair-loss</ref> | + | #*Other essential oils that have been shown to be effective for treating hair loss include clary sage, lavender, lemongrass, rosemary and white thyme.<ref name="rf8">http://www.quinessence.com/blog/essential-oils-to-reverse-hair-loss</ref> |
#Massage oil into hair and scalp. Gently move your fingers over the scalp. This serves to stimulate circulation, and relax the tension of the scalp. | #Massage oil into hair and scalp. Gently move your fingers over the scalp. This serves to stimulate circulation, and relax the tension of the scalp. | ||
#*Be careful not to pull or tug at the hair. | #*Be careful not to pull or tug at the hair. | ||
