Herbal Medicines to Solve Hair Problems

There are many hair products available to combat with hair problems but all are not effective. For example, for eliminating dandruff most of the shampoos use ~1% Zinc Pyrithione which may not work in all cases. Excessive use of some of the chemicals may be harmful but as we all aren’t pharmacists or dermatologist so that we are not aware about it. Herbal medications have no or negligible side-effects. That’s why we can trust on herbs when the problem is not severe.

For common hair problems many herbs are available. Here is the list of some important herbs for specific hair problems and healthy hair growth:

1. For dry hair:

• Comfrey root,
• Avocado,
• Elder flowers,
• Orange blossoms

     2.  For Normal hair:

• Dandelion,
• Clover

     3. For Oily hair:

• Watercress,
• Strawberry leaf,
• White willow bark,
• Lemon grass

     4. For getting shining hair:

• Egg,
• Raspberry,
• Nettle,
• Vinegar,
• Quassia

     5. For easily manageable hair:

• Yogurt,
• Cherry bark,
• Beer

     6. For getting soft hair:

• Cherry bark,
• Burdock root,
• Olive oil,
• Marjoram

      7. For eliminating dandruff:

• White willow bark,
• Birch bark,
• Comfrey,
• Nettle,
• Peppermint,
• Vinegar

      8. For hair growth:

• St. John’s wort,
• Nettle,
• Sage,
• Basil,
• Rosemary,
• Onion juice

These herbs are useful in common problems but please don’t forget to consult your doctor for specific hair problems. These herbs are listed for indicative purpose only, person should consult to physician before using them.