4 Not-So-Famous Oils And Herbs Great For All Hair Types

It seems our world is a highly resourceful place with natural goodness available on every corner of the earth. From Australia to the UK to the United States we are opening our eyes to wonderful pathways to beautiful hair and skin and it is not always something man-made. More often than not, nature provides us with ample products to try.

We hear about hair oils* and herbs DAILY and I know I am a big supporter (and contributor) to the passage of this information. Hey, I love passing on information that will increase your products and ingredients list for all to love or at the very least try.

The product junkies love it and maybe even the vast majority of naturals do as well, but with all the blogs and vlogs filling up with the favorites, some amazing items may go unnoticed.

We all have our favorite brands, ingredients and styles and although popular brands tend to sell better because of what they offer, it does not mean other items should be passed over. Nature has a ton of herbs and oils that are  just right for your hair or body’s ailments.

As the DIYers rejoice by the news of playing mad hair scientist with new and upcoming oils and herbs the rest of us may want to take heed as many of these natural treasure have much to offer with boutniful benefits and entryways to stronger, longer tresses.

I have four, yes, four amazing herbs and oils that some may have overlooked for hair care benefits. They are nothing new and have been used for years (if not centuries) for other areas of health but only recently have people became aware of their enrichment for hair.

Yucca

Yucca comes from the Yucca plant that grows in Southwestern US and in some parts of Mexico. Looking a lot like Aloe, it is a genus of perennial shrubs and trees in the Asparagaceae family.

This highly popular alternative medicine has over 49 species and 24 subspecies currently known to man. There are various types of Yucca used in alternative medicine and it is a highly used ingredient in Native American Health Solutions.

Yucca is a great remedy for several ailments like, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, migraineheadaches, inflammation of the intestine (colitis), high cholesterol, stomach disorders, diabetes, poor circulation, and liver and gallbladder disorders according the WebMD and it even manages to find room to for hair loss and reducing dandruff. You can find it in shampoos but it can be taken orally by capsule, used as a root powder topically or in a tea. It is not a cure for baldness but can prevent further hair loss.

St. John’s Wort

Certainly not your typical plant found in any natural’s list on grocery day, this shrubby plant with clusters of yellow flowers and elongated petals is a potent natural remedy.

Both the flowers and the leaves are used for medicinal purposes and it is believed to be native to Europe, Africa, Asia and the western US. It has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties and used extensively in modern-day medicine for depression and although it has been used as a medicine dating back to Ancient Greece.

Despite it’s usage for depression, through recent studies on hair science, St. John’s Wort extract was found to be effective in activating the proliferation of hair matrix cells and promoting hair growth. This is still very new and studies are still being conducted but with all the other benefits of this amazing plant it makes sense to add it to your hair growth arsenal.

Bamboo

This vital non-wood forestry product is the fastest growing natural resource in the world and belongs to the subfamily Buambusoideae. A self-regenerating natural resource with over 1200 different species growing world-wide, this natural wonder can grow in diverse climates like Africa, Asia, Australia, India and the US.

What makes it so special for hair? It is full of silica which is a trace mineral and so amazing we need only a small amount for our health, skin and hair says Vital Health Zone.

Bamboo extract comes from the leaves and stalk of the bamboo and it restores hair’s moisture and strength. Silica* is considered the mineral of youth and good looks because it improves the condition of hair, nails, teeth, gums and skin.

Silica* helps to prevent baldness, stimulates healthier hair growth and almost guarantees beautiful shine, luster and strength to your tresses so adding bamboo extract to your hair care routine is a great way to healthier hair.

Red Palm Oil

This oil is gaining popularity among naturals and rightfully so since it has been consumed for over 5000 years according to the American Palm Oil Council. Laden with numerous health benefits, red palm oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the fruit of the Palm Tree although it is less processed and retains it’s red color. It gets it’s red color from the carotenes and rich in Vitamin E* which benefits the hair by promoting cell growth of the hair follicles. This gives you stronger hair and it even deceases hair graying and hair loss.

This wonder oil has antibacterial properties and will effectively cleanse your scalp from dirt and oil. It only has 45% saturated fat ( compare that to coconut oil* with 90%) and a high percentage of monounsaturated fat. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends minimizing saturated fat so for eating it is better out of the two. (Red Palm Oil vs. Coconut oil*).

Well there you have it – four herbs and oils* that you can use if you ever feel like stepping out of the box and trying something a little new.