Hair Loss and Oils

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There was some discussion recently on Ilena's group about essential oils for hair growth. Here was a webpage sent out for reference. I myself do this once a week, maybe I need to step it up to every day! My hair looks better and better, and I am pleased with the results so far.

Patty

http://www.healthcentral.com/peoplespharmacy/PharmFullText.cfm?id=20269

Home Remedies Aromatherapy for Hair Loss November 22, 1999

When we read about this treatment for alopecia areata in the Archives of Dermatology (November 1998) we were astounded. The ish dermatologists stated that "Cedarwood, lavender, thyme, and rosemary oils have hair growth-promoting properties. These oils have been anecdotally used to treat alopecia [baldness] for more than 100 years." * They actually studied a less common condition called alopecia areata, a patchy kind of baldness thought to be related to an autoimmune disorder. Patients were enrolled in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. One group received the following recipe: "Thyme vulgaris (2 drops, 88 mg), Lavandula angustifolia (3 drops, 108 mg), Rosmarinus officinalis (3 drops, 114 mg), and Cedrus atlantica (2 drops, 94 mg). These oils were mixed in a carrier oil, which was a combination of jojoba, 3 ml, and grapeseed, 20 ml, oils ... The oils were massaged into the scalp for a minimum of 2 minutes. A warm towel was then wrapped around the head to aid absorption of the oils. Patients were advised to use this technique every night.” ** The results were impressive. Of those who applied aromatherapeutic oils, 44 percent had improvement after seven months, compared to 15 percent in the control group. *Hay, Isabelle C., et al. “Randomized Trial of Aromatherapy: Successful Treatment for Alopecia Areata.” Arch. Dermatol. 1998; 134:1349 ** Ibid Copyright © 1999 by Graedon Enterprises, Inc. From The People's Pharmacy Guide To Home And Herbal Remedies by Joe Graedon and Graedon. Reprinted by permission of St. 's Press, LLC.