Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Herbal Supplement For Skin & Hair

Herbal supplements, available in capsules, pills, teas, drinks, liquid tincture drops or essential oils can improve overall health, treat disease and strengthen the body. Every herb has a medicinal application, each having different properties which can be used to treat different areas of the body, such as conditions of the hair or skin.


Saw Palmetto


Take Saw Palmetto to lower Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in males. DHT, which is connected to the amount of testosterone in your body, is an amino acid responsible for male pattern baldness. Even though DHT is thought to affect men only, women may produce too much of it as well and should take Saw Palmetto if they are experiencing hair loss. Saw Palmetto is available in vitamin/capsule form.


Stinging Nettle


Take stinging nettle for the skin condition eczema. Stinging nettle has been used for hundreds of years for body conditions that include inflammation such as eczema. It may also restore hair back to its natural color, if you have had a traumatic event and suddenly have gray hair. Stinging nettle is available in tea form, capsule or liquid tincture.








Borage Seeds


Borage seeds or oil are helpful in preventing hair loss and may even help re-grow lost hair. Borage oil is considered to be one of the best sources of healthy fatty acids. Take 100 to 500 milligrams a day. Borage seeds/oil are available in pill or liquid tincture form.


Green Tea


Green tea leaf extract or drinking green tea can reduce testosterone from converting to DHT thereby slowing down hair loss. Green tea extract and drinking green tea is also healthy for the skin and acts as an antioxident in treating acne and skin cancer. Green tea is available in many forms including, teas, pill, liquid tincture extract and included in essential oils, lotions and creams.








He Shou Wo


He Shou Wo (also known as Fo Ti) is an ancient Chinese herb that is used to slow down the process of graying hair and to reduce hair loss. This herb has been used for hundreds of years to prevent baldness, graying hair and overall aging. In fact, it is known as the elixir of life.


Licorice Root


Licorice root is used to treat skin conditions such as herpes, psoriasis and eczema. Licorice root reduces inflammation in the body and skin in general. Licorice roots are ground up and put into teas, pills, capsules and liquid tincture form.

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