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    Which herbs do you think are best for the hair?

    The ones I know of:
    Horsetail
    Chamomile
    Burdock Root

    Any others?
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    Top herbs for hair stimulation
    Fenugreek
    Thyme
    Sage
    Ivy Burdock
    Horsetail -great for falling hair

    Taken from:
    http://www.alternative-beauty.com/hairstimulation.htm

    The dried herbs I have and use are:
    Rosemary
    Blue Malva (Mallow)
    Irish Moss
    Echinecia (sp?)
    Hibiscus (sp?)
    Peppermint

    Others include:

    Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica): Helps stimulate the skin and improves circulation and aids with arthritis. Can be used in hair preparations to aid in stimulating hair growth and improves the condition of the scalp. Rich in minerals and plant hormones.

    Basil: Weak nervous conditions, mental fatigue, depression, tension, stress, muscular spasm, concentration, physical and mental fatigue and to overcome emotional negativity. Uplifting, aids in memory recall and stimulates blood circulation. Helps with headaches, sinus congestion, migraines, nausea, sore muscles, herpes and shingles.
    Pain reliever, decongestant of the veins, congested prostate,
    rheumatoid arthritis. Stimulates hair growth and conditions hair.

    Cedarwood: Cleansing, reduces anxiety, antiseptic, tonic, antifungal, arthritis, rheumatism, regenerative and reduces sinus congestion.
    Dries oily or blemished skin, natural astringent, used in acne
    treatments. Relieves eczema, psoriasis, skin inflammation, dandruff, bug bites, hair lose, dry or oily hair, soften skin. Lymphatic tonic, aids in the removal of body fat. Indicated for retention of fluid in the tissue and cellulite. Circulatory and lymphatic stimulate.
    Stress, tension and nervous disorders. Avoid during pregnancy. Scent:
    Soft, sweet, warm, woody, fruity, middle note. Source: Wood

    Chamomile, Roman and German: There is an extremely large list of uses for chamomile including all skin conditions, severely infected skin, and cellulite. Anti-inflammatory effect, relieves cramps and spasms and helps in cases of shock. Used for menstrual disorders, skin problems, hypersensitive skin, broken veins, puffiness, strengthens tissues. Pain relieving, used for children's ailments, sedative, anti-depressant and nervousness. Relaxes the mind and body when stressed, anxious, depressed or can't sleep. Helpful with PMS, menopause, headaches, hyperactivity, eczema, skin rashes, acne, excessive acne,
    rosacea, allergic reactions. Increases production of white blood
    cells. Brightens and brings out highlights of hair when used in a
    shampoo. Analgesic action eases arthritis, low back pain and muscle pain, rheumatism, sprains, and inflamed joints. Gives patience and peace. Sedative to Central Nervous System. Scent: Sweet, herbaceous, fresh and fruity, middle note. Source: Flowering Herb


    Clary Sage: Menstrual problems, PMS, fertility, exhaustion, insomnia, menopausal problems, calming, stress, depression, cramps, excessive perspiration and destroys odor-causing bacteria. Antiseptic, calmative, tonic, anti-infectious, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, nerve tonic, estrogen like, reduces hot flashes. Causes light euphoria and giddiness. Eases muscle and nervous tension, pain and indigestion.
    Rejuvenates tired adrenal glands, which are responsible for
    controlling anxiety levels in the body. Good for blemished, mature, wrinkled or inflamed skin, acne, boils, puffy skin, cell regenerator, oily skin and hair. Lowers high blood pressure and high cholesterol, aids arterial circulation. Stimulates digestion and metabolic rate.
    Lack of menstrual cycle or scanty menstrual cycle, stimulates
    hormones, aids labor and childbirth. Stimulates development of sex hormones and reproductive cells. Impotence, frigidity, increases peristalsis in smooth muscles of reproductive organs. Excellent for
    elderly, said to reduce number of epileptic attacks. Do not use
    during pregnancy or any hormone, reproductive organ cancer. Scent:
    Nutty, heady, herbaceous, peppery, base note. Source: Flowering Tops


    Grapefruit: Muscle fatigue, stiffness, acne, mental exhaustion, fluid retention, athletes foot, tones congested skin, tightens skin, antiseptic, disinfectant, detoxification and anti-infectious.
    Astringent for oily congested skin and hair, aids hair growth.
    Reduces cellulite, depression and headaches. Disinfects airborne
    germs. Increases circulation, stimulates lymphatic system
    detoxification, regulates body weight with regular use. Aids jet lag, PMS, alcohol and drug withdrawals. Do not use in sun products,
    increases sun sensitivity. Scent: Warm, sweet and fresh citrus, top
    note. Source: Fresh Peels


    Juniper: Fluid retention, obesity, mental exhaustion, infections,
    nervous tension, toxicity, overindulgence of food, premenstrual
    bloating. Antiseptic, diuretic, expectorant, anti-parasitic and has
    tonic effect. Treats pain and inflammation of arthritis and
    rheumatism, varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Increases circulation and
    reduces fluid retention. Pick-me-up and counters tiredness and
    reduces anxiety. Used for acne, eczema, dermatitis, greasy hair, hair
    loss, dandruff and decongest the venial system. Good airborne
    disinfectant. Heart tonic, circulatory stimulant, cleans blood and
    aids in toxin accumulation, especially uric acid. Useful in diabetes,
    eases menstruation, poor memory, jet lag, uplifts. Scent: Fresh,
    fruity, woody, spicy and herbaceous, middle note. Source: Fruit


    Lavender: Rheumatism, dermatitis, eczema, sunburn, insect bites,
    headaches, migraine, insomnia, infections, arthritis, anxiety,
    tension, panic, hysteria, fatigue, rashes, nervous conditions, spasm,
    balancing and relieves pain. Effective in treating infected hair
    follicles and other minor skin conditions, pimples, black heads and
    light forms of acne. Antiseptic, analgesic, antispasmodic, tonic,
    anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, anti-infectious, antitoxin, anti-
    parasitic, restorative, antidepressant, calmative, sedative. Good for
    all skin types, balances sebum. Good for burns, psoriasis, scars,
    thread veins, all problems concerning splitting of dermis and
    epidermis, soothes and regenerates cells. Stimulates cleansing and
    detoxifying. Helpful with dermatitis, eczema, sunburn, calmative,
    sedative, hot flashes and restorative. Cardiac tonic, lowers or
    balances high blood pressure, blood thinner, increases capillary
    circulation, aids in lymphatic detoxification. Raises blood sugar,
    eases digestion. Helpful and soothing in the birthing room, aids
    childbirth pain and speeds delivery. Brain and Central Nervous System
    sedative, nervous tension, manic depression, mood swings. Excellent
    children's remedy. Scent: Fresh, floral, light, powdery, and sweet,
    middle to top note. Source: Flowers


    Lemon: General tonic, infections, detoxification, general fatigue,
    obesity, balances sebum, acne, boils, warts. Increases shine and
    growth of hair and nails. Reduces physical exhaustion, digestion,
    rheumatism, arthritis, colds, flu and all respiratory disorders.
    Antibiotic, sedative, astringent, stimulates immune system,
    antidepressant, antiseptic, and calmative. Perhaps the most effective
    oil in a room spray for disinfecting the room air. Promotes weight
    loss, reduces cellulite, useful for oily complexions, hair and skin
    blemishes. Strengthens epidermis function, aids epidermal
    circulation, gland stimulant and purification. Stimulates connective
    tissue, elastin and collagen. Lightens skin pigment. Raises blood
    pressure, reduces hypertensive and diabetic accidents, reduces blood
    sugar. Balances stomach acidity, endocrine stimulant. Induces labor
    when overdue. Stimulant to brain, all sense organs and
    Parasympathetic Nervous System Used in Japan to increase workers
    productivity and concentration. Some value found in reducing
    nightmares. Do not use in sun products. Scent: Light citrus scent,
    clean, sweet, sugary, top note. Source: Peel


    Lemongrass: Infections, acne, general tonic, nervous conditions,
    cellulite and skin care. Astringent, calmative, antiseptic, anti-
    infectious and anti-parasitic and antifungal. Good for hair, face and
    body, improves muscle tone. Enlarged pores, tissue toner, stimulates
    hydration and lymphatic detoxification, aids weak connective tissue
    and tightens elastin weakness. Acts as an insect repellent and fights
    ringworm. Supports Thymus Gland, activates resistance cells and
    supports spleen action. Induces menstruation and increases milk in
    nursing mothers. According to researchers, it is more effective
    against staph infections than either penicillin or streptomycin.
    Reduces headaches, rheumatism and nervousness. Excellent in skin care
    preparations, athletes foot, excessive sweat, for scabies and to tone
    all the tissue. Avoid during pregnancy. Scent: Citrus, herbaceous and
    smoky, top note. Source: Herb Grass


    Petitgrain: Calming, nervous conditions, acne, insomnia, depression,
    general debility, anxiety, stress related conditions, skin care and
    has sedative effect. Antispasmodic, stimulant, tonic, calmative, anti-
    infectious, antiseptic. Balances the Autonomic Nervous System.
    Balances Central Nervous System, useful in cases of excessive acne,
    reduces perspiration and dry hair and skin. Scent: Floral, fresh and
    revitalizing with a hint of orange. Source: Orange Tree Leafs


    Rose Absolute: Infertility, female reproduction problems, depression,
    anxiety, headaches, nerve tonic, insomnia, nervous tension,
    circulation, emotional crisis, scarring, general tonic and uplifting.
    Anti-infectious, antiseptic, astringent, antiviral, tonic, stimulant,
    aphrodisiac and an emollient. A cell rejuvenator, radiation burns.
    Stimulates brain waves to keep the mind focused and alert. Cleaning,
    regulating and cooling. A powerful effect on female and male sex
    organs, reduces frigidity, sterility and is useful in cases of
    psychological impotence, also increases semen count. Used for all
    skin types especially mature, dry and sensitive skin and acts as a
    tonic astringent. Poor circulation, lowers high blood pressure,
    lowers cholesterol level, immune stimulant, hangovers, nausea,
    postpartum depression. Excellent for Babies and Children. Scent:
    Intense, sweet, fruity and floral, top note. Source: Fresh Flower
    Rosemary: Muscular pain, rheumatism, arthritis, muscular weakness,
    helps eliminate toxins, memory enhancement, overwork, general
    debility, infections, overindulgence, acne, exhaustion, poor
    circulation, cellulite, skin care, hair care, migraines, headaches,
    sinus problems, general tonic and relieves tension. Especially good
    for muscles and nerves. Antiseptic, stimulant, analgesic,
    antidepressant and anti-toxic. Helps wake you up. Scent: Fresh,
    powerful, sharp, middle note. Source: Flowering Top, Leaves and
    Twigs.

    Sandalwood: Fluid retention, scarring, acne, skin care, aphrodisiac, relaxing, stress, tension, nausea, nervous exhaustion and chronic
    illness. Antiseptic, antidepressant, tonic, astringent, emollient,
    calmative, anti-infectious. Sedates the nervous system, subduing
    nervousness, anxiety and insomnia, reduces nerve pain and relaxes
    brainwaves. Encourages new cell growth. Good for dry and oily hair.
    Acne, dry, aged, chapped skin, good aftershave moisturizer, useful as
    hair dressing, increases water retention of collagen. Heart tonic,
    cardiac fatigue, increases circulation. Increases fat metabolism,
    aids digestion. Stimulates development of sex hormones and
    reproductive cells, pelvic and prostrate decongestant. Possible male pheromone-like, testosterone stimulant. Scent: Warm, rich, sweet, woody, light, base note. Source: Wood


    Ylang Ylang: Nervousness, physical exhaustion, stress, skin care,
    balances sebum, nervous tension, irritability, anxiety, PMS,
    regulates circulation, uterine tonic, hair growth promoting and is
    relaxing. Sedative, antiseptic, antidepressant and calmative. Has a narcotic scent. One of the most relaxing fragrances to mind and body.
    Relaxes Central Nervous System. Balance the entire system,
    aphrodisiac, impotence, frigidity, and breast firming. Scent: Sweet,
    intense, floral, tropical, middle to base note.




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    Shulta . . . you are the best!!!

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    Oh you&#39;re too kind :wub:


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    i am product junky already now i see myself becoming a herb and oil junky
    Transitioned from nov/dec &#39;03. Natural since &#39;05

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    here i come to drop my little off-the-top-of-the-head list, but shulta totally beat me to it with the exhaustive annotated research!!

    what kind of carrier do yall prefer? infused in oils, steeped in water, mixed into a cream or as a final rinse? i&#39;ve done all but i think the rinse-with-tea action is simplest.
    & that&#39;s all i have to say about that. ;)

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    Ya know, with all these herbs, why do people even bother with side-effect-inducing drugs? Those things only mask/eliminate symptoms anyway.

    And I&#39;m kinda curious about this stuff myself. How do you mix hair herbs/oils and stuff?
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    Originally posted by honeychild@Feb 19 2005, 02:05 AM
    here i come to drop my little off-the-top-of-the-head list, but shulta totally beat me to it with the exhaustive annotated research!!

    what kind of carrier do yall prefer? infused in oils, steeped in water, mixed into a cream or as a final rinse? i&#39;ve done all but i think the rinse-with-tea action is simplest.
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    herbal teas are easier to make. oil infusions take so long, what with all that simmering in a double boiler and you need to use a lot of herbs to infuse a carrier oil. at least that&#39;s what i think.

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    can&#39;t remember if this one got posted?
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