Traditional Chinese herbs have been part of hair care for thousands of years.
Chinese medicine can treat a wide range of conditions. Not surprisingly, there are a number of herbs in the Chinese herbal apothecary for the treatment and enhancement of hair. One of the oldest treatments for thinning hair is found in China. Other herbs are considered good for promoting thicker hair and for dandruff.
Hair Loss
One of the most praised herbs in Chinese medicine is called he shou wu. In the West, it is known as Chinese knotweed, or by its scientific name, Polygonum multiflorum. The juice of this plant is a powerful styptic, which is strong enough to stop nosebleeds. Traditional Chinese doctors use a range of natural products made from the root of the plant to treat both thinning hair and graying hair. It is also used to treat dry, damaged or splitting hair. This herb acts, according to Chinese medical theory, by restoring the damaged flow of chi to the scalp.
Promoting Hair Growth
People who don't have thinning hair, but want to promote thick, long healthy hair can also benefit from the use of he shou wu, along with other natural Chinese ingredients. Oral herbal formulas, like Shou Wu Wan, re-route the chi to encourage healthy, thick hair growth and healthy hair, especially in people with very long hair.
Dandruff
Chinese medical practitioners consider dandruff to be caused by excess blood in the liver. This is usually caused by a chi blockage that can be remedied by acupuncture. In general, the acupuncture point for curing a chi that is too hot near the head is found on the elbow. Herbs that are commonly prescribed and used for dandruff include dang gui and bai shao, or angelica and peony. Both of these help nourish the blood and encourage a natural flow throughout the body.
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