What are the traditional Chinese medicines for hair care?

Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history and is also a characteristic of the Chinese nation. Traditional Chinese medicine can play a role in various aspects, and even has a strong effect on hair care. Many young people nowadays are experiencing hair loss due to many reasons. Using Chinese medicine to nourish hair can also solve the problem of hair loss and make hair stronger. It also has a good effect on some dry and damaged hair. However, different hair problems require different Chinese medicine formulas to achieve good results.

1. Cypress leaves and aconite

Chop 600 grams of cypress leaves, grind 100 grams of aconite into powder, sieve the mixture, and mix with lard to make 30 pills. Put one blade of the leaves in rice washing water when washing your hair, and use this water to wash your hair, and your hair will not fall out. The medicine should be wrapped in cloth and stored in a sealed container to prevent air from leaking. The effects are warming and nourishing hair roots, protecting hair growth, preventing and treating hair loss.

2. Eclipta prostrata

Take 30 grams of Houttuynia cordata, chop it into a pulp, and soak it in 250 grams of 40-degree rice wine. Apply it to the affected area after 20 days, 3 times a day.

3. Dandelion and black beans

Add 150 grams of dandelion and 500 grams of black beans into water and cook until done. Discard the dandelion residue and add 200 grams of rock sugar until dry. Take 100 grams daily.

4. Cordyceps

Soak 60 grams of Cordyceps sinensis in 400 ml of white wine. After 7 days and nights, discard the residue and bottle it for later use. Dip a cotton ball in the wine and apply it to the affected area for 1 to 3 minutes, once in the morning and once in the evening. It has the effect of promoting hair growth and darkening hair. Treat alopecia areata and seborrheic alopecia.