Title: Herbs for the Hair
Categories: Herb Info
Yield: 1 Info

Herbal properties:

Burdock: Root helps prevent dandruff Catmint: Leaves encourage hair growth and soothe scalp irritation Chamomile: Flowers gently soften and lighten hair Flannel Mullien: Flowers lighten hair color Garlic and Onions: Bulbs stimulate hair growth and help control dandruff/ smell a drawback Goosegrass: whole herb is tonic and cleansing, and prevents dandruff Henna: powdered leaves make a healthy red hair dye and conditioner Horsetail: Nonfertile stems and branches strengthen the hair Lime: Flowers soften and cleanse the hair Marigold: Petals lighten hair Nasturtium: Leaves help hair growth Parlsey: Leaves and stems enrich hair colour and give luster Rosemary: best allround hair tonic and conditioner; leaves and flowering tops give luster and body and slightly darken the hair Rhubarb: root makes an effective but astringent yellow hair dye Sage: leaves are tonic and conditioning, darken hair Soapwort: leaves and roots are cleansing Southernwood: leaves encourage hair growth and help prevent dandruff Stinging nettle:Leaves help prevent dandruff and are both tonic and conditioning Witch Hazel: leaves and bark are astringent and cleansing.

From: "THE COMPLETE BOOK OF HERBS & SPICES - An Illustrated Guide to growing and using culinary, aromatic, cosmetic and medicinal plants" by Sara Garland. A Reader's Digest Book - 1993. Previously published by The Viking Press; 1979. ISBN# 0-89577-499-2

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