Chinese Medicine and Herbs, Hair Loss and Alopecia Alternative Medicine

Legend says that long ago, old Mr. He became lost in the forest where he ate only the root of a common vine. Years later, when he was reunited with his tribe, those who found him were astonished. The old man's hair had turned from white to black. Now, the root he ate bears his name, He Shou Wu (Old Mr. He). In the West this root is known as Polygoni Multiflori or Fo-Ti.

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THE LEGEND:
Long ago, old Mr. He became lost in the forest. Years later, those who found him were astonished. The old man's hair had turned from white to black. In order to sustain himself, he lived on the root of the common wild vine Polygoni Multiflori.Today, the plant bears his name, He Shou Wu (Old Mr. He). In the West this root is known as Shou Wu or FoTi.

TODAY:
Modern day doctors of Oriental Medicine use this herb to strengthen the Blood and the Jing in order to treat alopecia, prevent premature hair loss or greying, and to regulate excessive aging. Dr. Shen's Shou Wu Pill contains only five years old or older, export grade (the highest) He Shou Wu (90%). Small amounts (5%) of premium Poria are added to enhance digestability and absorbtion. Chuanxiong (5%) is added as a messenger herb, to invigorate the He Shou Wu and direct the action of the formula upward to the head.

COURSE OF USE:
3 or more weeks.

TRADITIONAL SERVING:
Take as a daily supplement, one to four tablets, two to three times a day, or as prescribed.

Shou Wu Ingredients:

Fleece Flower Root - Polygoni Multiflori - He Shou Wu
Strengthens the Liver and Kidneys,Benefits the Hair, Nourishes the Blood, Benefits and Retains the Essence, Detoxifies Fire Poison, Moistens the Intestines, Expels Wind from the Skin.
chrysophanic acid, emodin, rhein, chrysophonic acid anthrone, lecithin

Szechuan Lovage - Ligusticum Wallichi - Chuan Xiong
Invigorates the Blood, Promotes the Circulation of Qi, Expels Wind, Moves the Qi Upward
alkaloids, phenols, lactones, ferulic acid

Hoelen Mushroom - Poria Cocos Sclerotum - Fu Ling
Quiets the Heart, Calms the Spirit, Harmonizes the Middle, Strengthens Stomach/Spleen
B-pachyman, tumulosic acid, 3B-hydtoxylanosta-7, chitin, protein, lecithin.

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What Causes Hair Loss According to Chinese Medicine

Healthy hair depends on an abundant flow of qi and blood to the scalp and hair roots. If this nourishing flow is compromised, the hair will suffer.

Diminished nourishment is most usually caused by:

Blood Deficiency (Blood vacuity)
Blood is made through the digestive process, and blood deficiency can be caused by dietary, or digestive insuficiencies. If the blood lacks nourishing components the best remedy is He Shou Wu, also known as Fo Ti, or polygani multiflori, or fleeceflower root.

Constrained flow (Qi stagnation)
Stress and emotional constraint can restrict the flow of qi and blood in the chest, neck, shoulders, face and head. Massage, meditation, and relaxation techniques can help restore this flow. Free & Easy Pills can also help relieve constraint.

Patency of the vessels
The size, diameter, and health of the tiny blood vessels that conduct nourishment to the hair can also play a part. Genetic factors as well as acquired factors can weaken the patency of the vessels making these capillaries fragile or narrow.

What Causes Gray Hair?

Premature greying is caused by a deficiency of Jing, also known as Essence.

Jing effects the course of reproduction, maturation and aging. When jing is weak, you age rapidly. If jing is restored, you will become vital and mature slowly.

Several herbs are considered jing tonics. Among them, He Shou Wu, is thought to be best at restoring hair color and reducing hair loss.

SHAMPOO FOR THINNING HAIR AND PREMATURLY GRAY HAIR

Using Chinese Herbs for Alopecia

Alopecia can be induced by stress, hypothyroidism, topically-applied chemicals, chemotherapy, and genetic circumstances. Alopecia areata may persist for several months to a year or longer.

Chinese medicine sees alopecia as caused by blood deficiency with internal or external invasion of wind. Alopecia can be complicated by blood stagnation and/or heat in the blood. Consultation with a practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine is recommended.

A Good General Medicine for Alopecia is:

Shou Wu (he shou wu) - 15%

Rehmannia, raw (sheng di) - 10%

Rehmannia, cooked (shu di) - 10%

Dang-gui tails (dang gui) - 10%

Peony (bai shao) - 10%

Lycium (gou qi zi) - 10%

Ligustrum (chuan xiong) - 10%

Cuscuta (tu su zi) - 10%

Astragalus (huang qi) - 5%

Jujube (hong zao) - 5%

Citrus (chen pi) - 5%

Alopecia Powder
Take 3-4 grams, 3 times daily mixed with water or food
(preferably on an empty stomach)

Email Consultations for Alopecia

A consultation consists of several e-mail exchanges resulting in an herbal prescription, treatment plan and possibly other suggestion.

Consultations do not include the cost of herbs. In your first e-mail, briefly describe yourself. Mention your gender, age, occupations, symptoms (including how long you've had them for) and any Western diagnosis. List the medicines you use and occasions when you have been hospitalized for any reason.

Attachments such as photos or videos are OK, but not necessary.

Email consultation
for Hair Loss and Alopecia
$60

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