Ginseng
Top 3 Reasons to Choose Ginseng For Healthier Hair Roots
Ginseng has been one of the most popular herbal remedies in China for centuries and is used to treat a variety of ailments from weight loss to heart disease. There are two types of ginseng: American ginseng and Asian ginseng, both of which contain the chemical components responsible for all its health benefits. Now we’ve all seen how good it is for our health, so let’s see how “the root of immortality” is good for our hair.
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It’s just as good as minoxidil
According to a 2014 study published in the Journal of Dermatological Science, the use of ginseng to promote hair growth has similar effects to that of minoxidil. The tests were carried out by exposing ginseng to human papilla cells, which resulted in increased hair growth. That is because the main active component of ginseng are ginsenosides, which promote hair growth by enhancing the proliferation of dermal papilla and keratinocytes. So, you can get the same results as minoxidil without the harmful side effects.
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Stimulates the scalp
Ginseng is said to be able to stimulate blood circulation in the scalp, resulting in increased flow of oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles. This allows the hair strands to plump up and grow more quickly – great news for those with thinning hair.
