In a small study published in the Journal of Dermatology, researchers indicated that applying onion juice to the scalp might help hair regrow in some people.
Hair loss is very common and may involve bald patches, complete baldness or gradual thinning. But the most common cause of hair thinning or loss is a hereditary condition called androgenetic alopecia.
Other reasons hair loss can develop include certain medical conditions, as a side effect of some medications, and hormonal changes.
The study, which involved 38 participants who had alopecia areata, a non-scarring, patchy form of hair loss, found that hair growth started after two weeks of using onion juice. It was applied to the scalp twice daily.
Almost 74 per cent of participants had some hair regrowth after four weeks, and at six weeks about 87 per cent experienced hair regrowth. Both males and females participated in the study and the hair regrowth was higher among males.
In addition, Korean scientists also found that supplementation with pumpkin seed oil caused significant hair growth in men with Androgenetic Alopecia (male pattern baldness).
In the study, which used placebo-controlled double-blind methods, 76 men consumed either a placebo or 400mg of pumpkin seed oil per day (four doses of 100mg daily) for 24 weeks.
The researchers observed that the average hair count increased by 40 per cent in the men treated with pumpkin seed oil over 24 weeks without any negative effects, concluding that pumpkin seed oil is a safe, effective agent for treatment of male pattern baldness.
Many approved medicines for the treatment of male pattern baldness have been found to have negative side effects, including loss of libido and scalp itching.
Previous studies have indicated that pumpkin seed may be beneficial for prostate health, arthritis, diabetes, restful sleep and more. They are rich in zinc, which is also associated with healthy male sexual function.
Pumpkin has also been found by scientists to have anti-cancer qualities and an alternative treatment for enlarged prostate.
An astonishing new scientific study from the Republic of Korea has found that supplementation with pumpkin seed oil caused significant hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
Geranium sibiricum has been used as a medicinal plant to treat diarrhoea, bacterial infection, and cancer in Bulgaria, Peru, and Korea.
Scientists in the 2017 edition of BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine also found that it has hair growth-promoting effect in animal models. Its chemical constituents enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss.
Topical application of Geranium sibiricum extract for three weeks promoted more significant hair growth on shaved mice than did 5 per cent minoxidil, an approved medicine by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat hair loss.
Previous studies have screened about 1,000 plant extracts for hair growth or hair loss-preventing effects. Among the natural extracts, onion extract and Ziziphus jujuba (Indian date) extract were found to promote hair growth with the antioxidant capacity of each extract being concluded as the contributing factor.
In 2010, researchers reported in the journal, Food Chemical Toxicology that when essential oil from seeds of Indian date seeds is applied to a shaved skin, it caused an increase in the number of hair follicles and hair length in mice.
Moreover, some advocates claim that apple cider vinegar’s powers for a variety of scalp conditions, including flaking, dandruff, and psoriasis when it is used as a rinse. Others have said it can boost hair growth when used on the scalp to stimulate blood from to the scalp.
In fact, this ancient remedy favoured by Romans to make hair shine and treat dandruff, some skin experts have said have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties may combat the yeast and irritation that lead to the build-up of dead skin cells, flakes, and itching.
Build up left behind by styling products or shampoo can clog the follicles, leading to scalp conditions such as dandruff, and – in extreme cases – may also cause hair loss.
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