When confronted by extensive hair fall, instead of seeking expensive medical treatment, why not first try an herbal medicine for hair loss that you can make at home. Such medicines can be made cheaply, using ingredients that are easily found around the house or can be procured from the neighborhood store. A DIY solution is beneficial as there is a lesser risk of developing allergic reactions and severe side effects with it. Natural remedies also help to improve the overall condition of hair rather than offering a superficial and temporary solution like most allopathic drugs do. By treating the root cause of the problem, these concoctions help resolve the problem of hair fall permanently and reduce the chances of a relapse, which frequently occurs when hair loss medication is stopped. However, home remedies do not stop hair fall immediately, and hence the effectiveness of a remedy can only be determined after at least using it for a month.
Egg Yolk
The yolk of an egg is very rich in nourishing protein and works well on all skin and hair types. However, if you are allergic to egg, then skip this remedy completely. This hair fall remedy requires the use of two eggs for short hair and about four eggs for long hair. Take the egg yolk; add to it a few drops of almond oil and a little lemon in a bowl. Mix well and then apply to freshly washed and conditioned hair from the root to the tip across the entire head. Cover your hair and leave to dry for about 40 minutes before gently rinsing out. You don’t need to wash your hair again after this. Preferably leave it on till the next shampoo, in order to allow the proteins to seep down into the follicles.
Shikakai Powder
Shikakai is the colloquial name for the fruit of the Acacia Concinna tree. These fruits have been used for centuries by people from India to clean and nourish their hair. Recently it has become very popular across the world, with a whole advanced range of herbal medicines for hair loss made from shikakai, now available. The powder of this fruit helps remove dandruff and cleans the scalp, thus allowing the follicles to breathe. It also works as a natural conditioner and detangler. This reduces the number of additional products you would ordinarily use. The powder can be mixed with water and a few drops of rose water before being applied to the scalp and left to dry for half an hour. Washing it off gently with warm water helps open up the follicles and pores to allow the effects to infiltrate deeper and last longer.
Aloe Vera
Found easily in its natural form and also a plant that you can grow at home, the sap of aloe vera has healing and cooling properties used to treat a wide range of ailments and skin diseases. Combining this gel with a mixture of wheat germ oil and coconut milk makes a mixture that is both cleansing and healing. While it might be a little difficult to extract large enough quantities of this gel to apply to a full head of hair, aloe vera in an organically processed form can also be conveniently found at the chemist’s shop.
Amla Powder
Known as the Indian gooseberry (or Emblic Myrobalen), the Amla which is very rich in Vitamin C and peptin is another popular herbal medicine for hair loss. It works to clean the scalp of the residue of the powerful chemicals that usually comprise our daily bathing routine.
Henna
Henna is powdered clay which when applied in a slightly moist form cleanses and cools the scalp. It also helps color gray hair and provides a protective covering to the hair against heat and dust.
Using one or a combination of these will help to reduce hair loss and develop healthy hair. And though it might require patience to wait for the benefits of these herbal medicines for hair loss to be substantial, it might well be worth the time invested to get stronger, healthier hair.