Using Cayenne Pepper to Prevent Hair Loss
Cayenne Pepper is a Great Natural Remedy for Thinning Hair
Sep 22, 2009
Hair loss has been a problem since the beginning of time, and people around the world have sought solutions for this problem. Chemical products can be found in drugstores, and surgical procedures can also be done.
However, since cayenne pepper is a great natural remedy for hair loss, those interested in treating hair loss naturally need look no further than the kitchen or spice aisle at the local grocery store.
Origins of Cayenne Pepper and First Medicinal Use of Cayenne Pepper
The origin of cayenne pepper is uncertain due to the lack of mention of it in ancient writings. Historians believe that cayenne pepper originally grew along the banks of the Amazon. Most likely it spread to India and China in the 14th and 15th centuries and made its way to Europe during the 16th century.
In the United States in the 1800s, cayenne pepper was considered the second best remedy of Samuel Thompson, the founder of Herbal Life.
Main Active Ingredient in Cayenne Pepper
Capsaicin is the primary active ingredient found in cayenne pepper. This is the key reason cayenne pepper helps prevent hair loss; capsaicin increases IG-F (insulation growth factors), which help hair growth as a result of stimulating hair follicles.
How Cayenne Pepper Helps Prevent Thinning Hair
Inadequate blood flow to the hair follicles results in weak hair roots. This malnutrition makes hair follicles particularly vulnerable to the effects of DHT. When DHT is attached to the hair follicle it is more likely to kill a hair follicle that is unhealthy due to lack of blood flow. This results in thinner more fragile hair and eventually a cessation of hair production, ultimately leading to baldness.
Cayenne pepper increases blood flow to the scalp, resulting in healthy hair follicles and thus thicker, healthier hair. It also speeds up the process of hair growth.
Cayenne Pepper Recipes for Treating Hair Loss
Create a paste made out of 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper and 2 tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil. Massage this mixture into the scalp, particularly in areas with thinning hair. Leave on the scalp for 20 to 30 minutes, as long as the scalp doesn't become overly irritated. Rinse thoroughly and follow up with a good conditioner.
Those who prefer to take cayenne pepper internally may do so by putting 1/8-1/2 teaspoon one cup of liquid such as soup, hot tea, or tomato juice.The amount of cayenne pepper can be increased gradually as tolerance to it builds.
Since cayenne pepper is highly irritating it’s important to keep it away from sensitive skin such as eyes and noses. Hands should be thoroughly washed and dried after handling cayenne pepper to avoid irritation.
It's important to note that herbal remedies are not tested and regulated in the same vigorous way as traditional medical treatments. This video presents both sides of this argument on the topic of using cayenne pepper in place of a more conventional means of treating hair loss.
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