Do you feel your hair and nails need support? Give them a 2-3 week herbal treatment. Herbs (nettle, burdock, calamus, field horsetail) will improve hair condition, eliminate dandruff, accelerate hair growth and reduce hair loss.
Hairis like a he alth barometer - when something in the body fails, it loses its shine, breaks and splits, it begins to fall out excessively. So when such problems arise, it's worth talking to your doctor about them. However, another reason for the deterioration of the hair condition should also be taken into account - mistakes incare : frequent dyeing, using a dryer, using strong styling cosmetics, etc. But regardless of what caused the weakening of the hair , you will improve her condition by systematically usingherbs .
Herbs for hair: nettle
We know it because it burns, because the entire plant is covered with hairs containing formic acid. It is enough to touch the nettle - then the hair tip saturated with silica breaks off and the formic acid penetrates into the skin, causing redness and burning. This is done for he alth benefits, as the tiny blood vessels dilate and the tissues in this area are better nourished. But nettle is also rich in other ingredients. Its leaves include, among others provitamin A, vitamins K, C, B2 and B6, tannins, organic acids, chlorophyll, flavonoids and minerals: calcium, iron, sulfur, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, iodine. And the roots - lecithin, silica, polysaccharides, compounds similar to lipids and sterols, numerous mineral s alts. The set of these substances is a real "he alth elixir" for skin, hair and nails. For example, vitamin A increases the production of the main building block of hair and nails - keratin, and protects them against the damaging effects of toxins in the air, e.g. from cigarette smoke. And silicon reduces nail brittleness and prevents hair loss. Nettle is the basis of numerous herbal preparations intended for the care of skin with seborrhea or dandruff, such as Seboren, Urticosantonize and refresh, thanks to their astringent and anti-inflammatory properties they fight dandruff and regulate the work of sebaceous glands. Nettle root extract is part of many popular remedies for baldness because it effectively inhibits the production of dihydrotestosterone - a hormone responsible for androgenetic alopecia. Extracts fromnettle leaves applied to the scalp also irritate it, improve its blood supply, inhibit hair loss and stimulate their growth. When used in the form of infusions - they improve the condition of both hair and nails.
- Rubbing tincture
10 grams of fresh herb and 100 ml of spirit, blend, pour into a jar, close tightly, and set aside in a dark place for 2 weeks. Once a week, rub the tincture into the scalp and hair, comb it and leave it to dry. The next day, wash your head.
- Massage fluid
3-4 whole plants pour 1/2 liter of boiling water. When the infusion has cooled down, knead the nettles, e.g. with a meat pestle. Use a cotton ball to moisten the head with the liquid, then gently massage the skin with your fingers. Do this for about 10 minutes, then rinse your hair with the rest of the infusion and leave it to dry.
Herbs for hair: burdock
The most characteristic of this plant are turnips - faded flowers that are so eager to stick to the clothes and hair of animals. But it is the burdock root that contains the most valuable substances used in herbal medicine, including polyacetylene compounds, essential oil, tannins, silicic acid, sulfur, phosphorus, vitamin C. This seemingly inconspicuous set of substances is very helpful in some skin diseases, such as acne, psoriasis, seborrhea. It also has a beneficial effect on the hair - it renews its damaged structure, nourishes and strengthens the hair follicles, stimulates growth, and prevents hair loss. It also prevents excessive greasy hair, soothes itchy scalp and eliminates dandruff.
Burdock root extract is a component of many cosmetics and herbal preparations for the care of the scalp and hair, combating dandruff and seborrhea, preventing hair loss and stimulating their growth, e.g. Seboren, Utricosan. A cosmetic and medicine at the same time is Burdock root oil with herbs, which nourishes and strengthens the hair follicles, also has a strong antibacterial and antifungal effect, so it quickly deals with dandruff. Homemade burdock preparations are also equally effective.
- Burdock rinse
2 tablespoons of shredded root pour 1/2 liter of warm water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes after boiling. Let cool, strain. Rinse the washed hair with the decoction, gently massaging the skin. Without drying it, wrap your head with a towel. After 5 minutes, brush your hair back and let it dry.
- Burdock cleansing decoction
3 tablespoons of burdock pour 1/4 l of water and simmer, covered for 5 minutes, let it cool down, strain the decoction, add 2 tablespoons of shampoo to it forbabies and wash your head.
- Burdock hair conditioner
Pour a handful of dried and shredded burdock root over ½ cup of olive oil and set aside in a dark place for 3 weeks. Filter, store in a dark glass dish. To regenerate dry and brittle hair, apply oil to it once a week and evenly distribute it with a comb. Cover your hair with a shower cap and wrap it with a towel. After 30 minutes, wash your head with a mild shampoo. Soak brittle, brittle nails in warm oil for 5-10 minutes.
Horsetail strengthens hair
The herb horsetail is irreplaceable in the care of hair and nails. This is mainly due to the exceptionally high content of silicon - it accounts for up to 10% of all mineral substances contained in the plant, of which 20% in the form of soluble and easily absorbed silica. Silicon is essential for the proper functioning of all body cells, but it plays a special role in the cells of skin, hair and nails, because it is their essential building block. It is of exceptional importance for the elderly, when the amount of silica in their body decreases and disturbances in the silicon economy appear. Other ingredients in which horsetail is abundant include flavonoids, phytosterols, carotenoids, potassium and aluminum s alts, organic acids, vitamin C, tannins and resin compounds.
As an extremely abundant source of silicon, horsetail is a very desirable ingredient in cosmetics that improve the condition of hair and nails - shampoos, rinses and conditioners for hair and nails. It prevents hair loss and greasy hair, strengthens their structure and strengthens the nail plate. Medicinal herbal preparations, such as Utricosan, also use the benefits of horsetail to combat dandruff and excessive hair loss.
- Strengthening hair and nails horsetail decoction
2 tablespoons of horsetail herb pour 2 cups of warm water, bring to a boil and simmer slowly, covered for 15 minutes. Drain. Drink half a glass of decoction 3 times a day as a treatment that strengthens your hair and nails. You can also make a compress from the decoction, which will help fight dandruff, oiliness and hair loss. Rinse the washed hair with the decoction, lightly press it, wrap the head with a cap and a towel. After 20 minutes, rinse your hair with lukewarm water.
Herbs for hair: calamus
It grows on the banks of ponds, lakes, marshes and wet meadows. The medicinal raw material is calamus rhizome, rich in essential oils, terpenes, tannins, organic acids, vitamin C, and mineral s alts. The plant is anti-inflammatory, hematopoietic and stimulates the digestive systemexternally it inhibits dandruff and baldness, improves blood supply to the scalp, stimulates hair growth.
- Rubbing toner
2 tablespoons calamus rhizome pour a glass of water, bring to a boil and, covered, heat over low heat for 10 minutes. Leave to cool, then strain. Mix the decoction and clear vodka in equal amounts, keep in a tightly closed bottle. After washing your hair, massage a little tonic into the scalp, wrap it with a towel. After 5-10 minutes, comb your hair and let it dry.
- Decoction for rinsing
2 tablespoons rhizome pour 1/2 liter of warm water, cook covered for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool, strain. After washing your hair, rinse it with decoction, gently massaging your head. Gently dry your hair with a towel and let it dry.
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