Preventing hair loss green tea is very useful

Green tea originated in China but is now popular the world over for a whole host of reasons. Green tea is made from the dried leaves of the same plant that is used to make black tea but they are processed differently. The process of sourcing green tea involves a minimum amount of oxidation therefore keeping its nutrients and therapeutic qualities intact.

Green tea has been used down the ages to treat problems as wide ranging as tooth decay, cardio vascular disease, stomach and intestinal ailments, aging of the skin and baldness.

There are several active ingredients found in green tea that contribute towards its medicinal properties. Ingredients such as purine alkaloids or caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline are found in green and most other teas.

The one important ingredient found in green tea and not in others however is Catechins. Catechins are responsible for improving blood circulation and cardio vascular health. Catechins also have antioxidant properties making green tea an effective antidote for aging skin and wrinkles. Drinking green tea can also help fight some bacterial infections, improve energy and build stamina. Studies show that green tea has an enormous concentration of polyphenols. Polyphenols are strong antioxidants that are useful for treating conditions such as high cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis, and even cancer. A particular polyphenol called Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) found in green tea can actually destroy cancer cells without harming cells and tissue that are healthy. EGCG can also prevent the growth and proliferation of cancer cells in a body. Green tea also helps build immunity and burn more calories. This makes green tea an important addition to any weight loss efforts.

When it comes to hair loss and green tea, there are no conclusive reports as yet. However, studies have shown that drinking green tea does initiate hair growth because of its ability to improve blood circulation to all parts of the body – hair follicles included. Drinking green tea regularly (at least two or three cups a day) can also increase the levels of SHBG or Sex Hormone Binding Globulin in the blood stream. SHBG is responsible for carrying around hormones such as testosterone in the body but in an unusable, bound form. This prevents tissues and cells using this testosterone. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) found in the hair follicles is converted from free testosterone in the body. DHT can cause baldness if your hair follicles react to it adversely. Heredity and your genes determine this sensitivity to DHT. The presence of DHT is believed to be responsible for hair loss and causing baldness in some men. Therefore reducing or blocking the production of DHT by drinking green tea can help people who are genetically predisposed to DHT-induced baldness.

Green tea also possesses anti-inflammatory properties that can prevent hair loss in both women in men. While blocking DHT only benefits men, green tea’s anti-inflammatory characteristics can also prevent stress. Since stress can cause hair fall and prevent normal hair growth, drinking green tea can also address issues of hair loss in women. Lastly EGCG found in green tea is proven to promote hair growth and generate new hair cells.

In order to promote better blood circulation and healthy hair growth, green tea can not only be drunk but also used to massage the scalp. When the head is massaged vigorously with green tea, stress and tension reduces and hair follicles are stimulated. A regular 5-minute head and scalp massage with green tea can be very beneficial if you are suffering from hair loss. Green tea can be used as a shampoo as well. Green tea shampoo can treat dandruff without any of the harmful side effects of normal medicated dandruff shampoos. It can also protect the scalp from damage from pollutants in the environment and other infections. Since green tea is also a good source of pro-vitamin B or panthenol, it can be used as a hair conditioner. Using it regularly as a conditioner can strengthen hair follicles and make them smoother and softer. You can either buy green tea shampoo of the shelves or make your own version by mixing four parts vodka with 3 parts green tea. Store this in an airtight bottle for a few weeks before straining out the liquid and using as required. Store the green tea concoction in a dark glass bottle away from direct sunlight.

While the evidence that green tea can treat hair loss and baldness is very encouraging there is still no conclusive proof of the same. However, since drinking green tea brings along with it so many other health and medical benefits anyways, you could always try green tea as a hair loss remedy as well.