How Chinese Herbs Help Hair Loss

For centuries, humans have used Chinese herbs as ingredients to many powders, potions, ointments, drinks and solutions to aid with various ailments.

Today, we call this approach by many names – alternative, natural or herbal - as it is a more natural approach that uses ingredients that are less likely to cause harmful side effects.

Therefore, it should come as no surprise that many people rely on Chinese herbs in an effort to reduce their hair loss and attempt to stimulate regrowth.

Some Notes about Chinese Herbs Hair Growth

Various Chinese herbs are used for different types of health issues.

In fact, certain hair loss herbs can be used to treat even different issues when it comes to hair. This includes things like:

• Hair Loss
• Hair Thinning
• Alopecia
• Male Pattern Baldness
• Premature Grey Hair
• Shedding
• Scalp Issues
• Dandruff
• To Promote Growth and Healthy Overall Hair

How Chinese Herbs to Help Hair Loss Work 

Many Chinese herbalists believe that hair loss is caused by the lack of sufficient blood flow and circulation, especially in relation to the hair follicles.

Of course, this is the same theory that traditional medicine follows.  Chinese herbalists, however, feel it is even more connected to the overall health of the scalp and the roots of the hair.

In other words...

• Qi stagnation – There are many things that can affect the Qi, which in turn impacts the flow and blood circulation. Stress, poor diet and other factors can cause stagnation in the back, shoulders, neck and head, which takes its toll on the scalp, hair follicles and overall growth. Taking better care of yourself, using herbs for better health and relaxing the body can help.

• Blood vacuity – Blood that lacks the nutrients needed to reach optimal health is likely to suffer lower levels of healthy, natural flow causing poor circulation. Not to mention the blood needs to be at its optimal health levels to cause the body, including the scalp, to be healthy. Fleeceflower root is a popular choice for improved blood health.

Alopecia and Chinese Herbs

According to Eastern medicine, problems such as alopecia are seen as a condition that could be caused by stress or problems with the thyroid glands.

Herbalists work to correct blood deficiencies and other deficiencies with a combination of herbs including peony, jujube, citrus and raw rehmannia.

Pros and Cons

One con for the use of Chinese herbs for the treatment of hair loss is that there is no FDA approval which many consumers are leery of.

The benefits of Chinese herbs used for hair loss like Dong Quai cannot accurately be evaluated  by the FDA therefore risks or benefits are not actually known.

Yet on the positive side for herbs like Dong Quai or He Shou Wu there are no reports of known side effects.

One of the pros for He Shou Wu or Fo Ti is that it can be administered in a capsule. Or, for those who prefer a more natural approach they can drink a version of this as tea.

The bottom line is that herbal approaches for any type of ailment are generally more popular with those who are already working with herbs and other natural remedies for health issues.