Herbs For Men
Testosterone,
a male steroid hormone, is said to be responsible for most of the
physical troubles in men. Researches have established that any
discrepancy in the intensity of hormone, particularly testosterone,
leads to the different corporeal problems that are exclusive to men.
Testosterone is generated in the testes (male reproductive glands) as
well as in the adrenal glands (cavities related to the kidneys).
Testosterone has manifold functions in the male body as it is
responsible for building up their muscles, intensifies their voice and
also makes them fertile or sexually productive. However, testosterone
also has its downsides. While the hormone is often blamed for
enlargement of the prostate (a gland that envelops the urethra beneath
the bladder in males), high levels of testosterone are said to give rise
to excessive belligerence in activities of men.
Hair loss and baldness
Although
we see a lot of bald people around these days, you will be surprised to
learn that it is basically difficult for a man to loose his hair and
become bald. Since ages ago, having plenty of hair was considered to be a
true sign of masculinity. Hence, it is not amazing that even today most
believe that they appear manlier with a head covered with lots of hair
than when they are hairless. However, in reality, there is no treatment
that can prevent baldness. Medications available in the market can at
the best retard the process of hair loss.
Hair growth is normally
considered to be vigorous when it develops on the scalp in a recurring
arrangement. In this process, a piece of hair develops for a specific
period and then breaks off from the scalp. Another hair filament grows
from the same root after a brief gestation period. But when the hairline
begins to recede, the roots become dead and incapable to growing new
hair after one strand has fallen out. This arrangement or pattern of
hair growth is typical among men when they begin to bald normally at the
age of 50 or 60. In fact, the male steroid hormone testosterone aided
by specific genetic factors cause the hair roots to close down. And in
such situations, herbs are extremely beneficial as they help in
retarding the hair loss process. Hence, it is advisable to use herbs to
nourish the hair and scalp.
It is true that so far nothing has
been discovered that can reverse the balding process and neither the
herbs are capable of creating this magic. However, certain herbs like
the aloe vera gel, rosemary and nettle have been found to be extremely
effective in slowing down the hair loss. It is interesting to note that
since time immemorial, both men as well as women have blended rosemary
with olive oil and rubbed the liquid on their scalps with a view to
nourish their hair and maintain its vigor and fertility. The massage
with rosemary and olive oil is significant as it not only invigorates
blood circulation to the scalp, but also supports the roots in growing
new hairs. On the other hand, aloe vera and other herbs of its kind are
just not beneficial for the hair. These herbs are also useful for the
scalp as they protect it from the sun and wind when the hairline begins
to recede exposing the scalp to various external agents.
Although
it is not easy to make out if the application of herbs is really
serving the purpose, most men who use them to prevent hair loss confirm
that they do actually experience the change in the pattern of their hair
growth. It may be noted here that many people using therapies to
encourage hair growth are often a little confused over the manner in
which these medications work. While using any hair growth therapy, it is
important for the person to bear in mind that the scalp is the area
that needs to be concentrated on. They should also know that the hair is
a dead "substance". It is true that some hair conditioners are capable
of making the hair appear denser and glossier, but they cannot do more
than this. In contrast, the scalp is a living part of the body and,
therefore, it is able to react to herbal medications.
Here it may
be mentioned that apart from testosterone, genetic factors and pitiable
blood circulation, and many other issue are responsible for giving rise
to baldness in men. It is interesting to note that though men consider
hair to be an important part of their body, the body itself regards hair
as one of its most insignificant feature. Hence, when an individual is
suffering from a grave ailment, disorder of the nervous system or
experiencing the advanced years of life, the body first gets rid of the
hair. Considering that all the above mentioned conditions require
additional sustenance, it is natural that the scalp will receive a
lesser share of the inadequate nutrients in the body. And this amply
explains why people loose their hair in such conditions. In addition to
the above reasons, medications for disorders such as gout, arthritis,
depression, high blood pressure and heart ailments may also lead to the
lack of new hair growth on the scalp. Even healing through radiation as
well as scalp tribulations that are related to dermatitis (inflammation
of the skin or dermis) may also cause the hair roots to close down. If a
person finds that he or she is affected by any of the above mentioned
disorders, they should immediately use herbs to heal the precise problem
and this will ultimately help to treat the baldness.
Rosemary hair oil
1/2 ounce jojoba oil (or castor oil)
1/2 teaspoon rosemary essential oil
Mix
the ingredients together and put a small amount of the formula on the
tips of your fingers. Using a circular motion, rub the hair oil into
your scalp. Put the oil into your hair twice weekly and leave it in for
at least a few hours, then wash it out. It makes your hair greasy, but
it is worth it.
Hair formula
1 cup aloe vera gel
1 tablespoon nettle tincture
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon rosemary essential oil
1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil
If
you can’t find any nettle tincture, simply make it without the nettle.
Blend the ingredients until they have a smooth texture. Take a small
amount of your formula and rub into your scalp when you wash yourself
every day.
Men's tea against hair loss
0.1 oz. (3 g) stinging nettle seeds (Urtica) or dried nettle
0.4 oz. (10 g) knotweed root
0.2 oz. (5 g) wolfberries (Lycium chinensis)
1 tbsp. Taiga ginseng
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) water
0.2 oz. (5 g) ground Eucommia (ulmoides)
Gather
the ingredients needed and boil them for 20 minutes in order to reduce
the liquid to 100ml (3 oz.) which you will drink. Prepare the same
ingredients at night, but don’t keep them overnight. For the best
results, drink this tea for 6 weeks.
Herbal remedies for genital rash, infections, and irritations
Herbal genital soak
2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon lavender flowers
1 teaspoon yarrow flowers
1 teaspoon goldenseal rhizome (or Oregon grape root)
Empty
a pot of boiling water over the herbs and let them steep. After about
20 minutes, strain out the herbs and let them cool off to room
temperature. Fill up a large glass with the formula and soak the
affected area twice daily for about 5 minutes.
Oil for genital infection/irritation
1/8 teaspoon tea tree essential oil
1/8 teaspoon lavender essential oil
1 ounce vegetable oil
Gather the ingredients needed and combine them together. Apply this formula to the affected area twice daily.
Dusting powder for fungal infections
4 ounces cornstarch or powdered cosmetic clay
1/2 teaspoon tea tree essential oil
1/2 teaspoon lavender essential oil
In
a plastic bag, combine cornstarch with the essential oils drop by drop.
Redistribute the cornstarch to dissolve the oils evenly then while
keeping your fingers outside the bag, break up the clumps. Let the
formula sit for two days. Once two days has passed, you can use it a few
times a day, remember to always reapply after a bath or swimming. This
formula can also be used to treat athlete’s foot.
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