Hibiscus for Hair Growth, one of the pharaohs favourite beauty treatments

Hibiscus for Hair

evidence supports the use of hibiscus for many benefits, including:

• hair growth
• thick, healthy, lustrous hair appearance
• premature graying prevention
• dandruff abatement

MAIN BENEFITS: Keeps hair healthy and conditioned, thickens and volumizes hair, treats dandruff, prevents split ends, and decreases hair loss.

Although anecdotal evidence suggests that hibiscus may help promote new hair growth and slow hair loss, much of the available research has been done on animals.

For example, a 2003 study indicated that a leaf extract of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis positively affected hair length and hair follicles in lab rats. The leaf extract was more effective than the flower extract.

Additional studies are needed to prove if hibiscus is effective for regrowing human hair.

In Ayurveda, Hibiscus is one of the most renowned herbs for promoting hair growth. Yes, you read it right! Those bright and beautiful flowers growing in the gardens all around you have extraordinary healing properties. 

If you suffer from hair loss, then Hibiscus flowers and leaves will serve as the perfect remedy for you and stop hair fall. Both hibiscus flowers, as well as hibiscus leaves, are used to cure hair problems.

Studies suggest that complete recovery from dormant hair follicles and bald patches is possible by using Hibiscus flowers. (1,2)

Benefits Of Hibiscus For Hair

If you’re only just discovering the benefits of Hibiscus for hair, we’ve listed all of them to help you understand Hibiscus better and see if it’s a fit for your hair care needs. 

1. Stimulates hair growth

Lost hair volume and luster over the years? The naturally occurring amino acids in hibiscus flowers provide the hair with the nutrients help in promoting hair growth. These amino acids produce a special kind of structural protein called keratin, which is the building block of hair. 

Keratin binds the hair makes them less prone to breakage. It also promotes the overall thickness of hair strands and makes hair more manageable. So, instead of turning to expensive keratin treatments that damage hair, you can start using Hibiscus on your hair.

2. Conditions hair

The chemicals present in most of the shampoos strip the hair away from its natural oils. Have you noticed your hair turning dry and dull? Don’t worry, you can use Hibiscus to nourish your hair and seal its natural moisture content!

Hibiscus flowers and leaves contain a high amount of mucilage which acts as a natural conditioner. It’s because of this naturally occurring conditioner that crushed Hibiscus flowers and leaves feel slimy to the touch. 

 Prevents premature greying

Traditionally, Hibiscus was used as a natural dye to mask grey hair. The antioxidants and vitamins present in Hibiscus help in producing melanin, the naturally occurring pigment that gives hair its natural color.

References:

N Adhirajan, T Ravi Kumar, N Shanmugasundaram, Mary Babu,

In vivo and in vitro evaluation of hair growth potential of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn.,

Journal of Ethnopharmacology,

Volume 88, Issues 2–3,

2003,

Pages 235-239