Hair loss isn’t usually anything to be worried about as we lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, usually without noticing. But for those worried about losing their hair, marshmallow root is said to be the natural way to help increase hair growth.
In a study published in the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, marshmallow roots’ powerful properties were further investigated.
The study noted: “Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is a medicinal plant, the roots, leaves and flowers of which are usually used in traditional medicine in many countries all over the world.
“This herb contains peptins, starch, monosaccharides, disaccharides, mucilage, flavonoids, anti-oxidants, coumarins, scopoletin, tannin, asparagines and many amino acids.
“The extracts obtained from the roots and flowers of marshmallow have antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-mycobacterial as well as antiviral, anti-yeast, anti-complement and free radical scavenging activities.
Other hair loss treatments
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Finasteride and minoxidil are the main treatments for male pattern baldness, recommended by the NHS.
Minoxidil can also be used to treat female pattern baldness, but women shouldn’t use finasteride.
But it’s important to know these treatments don’t work for everyone and may only work for as long as they’re used.
They also aren’t available on the NHS and can be expensive.
Other ways to treat hair loss include hair transplant – when hair cells are moved to thinning patches, and tattooing – tattoos used to look like short hair and eyebrows.
If your hair loss is causing you distress, speak to your GP who may be able to help you get some counselling.
Source: Daily Express
