Our ancestors did not have the benefit of today’s scientifically researched drugs, but they often found natural remedies that worked just as well. Herbal remedies have been used for centuries to treat everything from premenstrual syndrome to high blood pressure. Men experiencing the first signs of baldness often looked to natural cures as well, and some herbal remedies have surprising results. Have you ever considered using aromatherapy for hair loss?
Research study results into herbal solution for hair loss
A group of dermatologists in Scotland tested a herbal remedy with great success. Over 40% of their patients reported improvement with a mixture of essential oils containing cedarwood, lavender, rosemary, and thyme. In this double-blind study, the group using the essential oils showed improvement in 40 percent of the subjects, while only 15% of the control group using a placebo noted an improvement.
It seems like aromatherapy for hair loss could indeed be worth trying.
Aromatherapy recipe for hair loss
So, would you be interested in trying out aromatherapy as a hair loss solution? If you’d like to experiment with this, here is the recipe.
- lavender oil – 3 drops
- rosemary oil – 3 drops
- cedarwood oil – 2 drops
- thyme oil – 2 drops
- grapeseed oil – 4 teaspoons
- jojoba oil – one-quarter teaspoon
Mix all ingredients together and rub the mixture into your scalp for 2 minutes each night. Then wrap a warm towel round your head.
Herbal massage for healthy hair
If you’re not experiencing baldness yet, but your hair doesn’t look healthy, you may want to try a different solution to add some body to your locks. Try this
- Lavender oil – 6 drops
- Bay oil – 6 drops
- A carrier oil of your choice like almond, sesame or jojoba – 1 cup
Warm the mixture slightly then rub it into your scalp. Wrap in a warm towel for 20 minutes to let it penetrate your scalp. Then shampoo.
These two essential oils stimulate blood flow to your scalp and help circulation to the area.
Another idea for additional benefit is to add up to 4 drops of bay oil to your normal shampoo.
Of course, you won’t see a whole new head of hair after just one or two treatments. However, repeated use will most likely provide you with better looking, fuller hair.
The added benefit is that you’ll also experience the positive benefits of aromatherapy and a scalp massage. This should leave you feeling more relaxed and ready to face the world.The scalp massage alone will help promote blood flow.
Don’t knock it until you have tried it. Aromatherapy may just be the hair loss solution that you are looking for!
