Ethnopharmacological Survey of Home Remedies Used for Treatment of Hair and Scalp and Their Methods of Preparation in the West Bank, Palestine

    July 2017 in “ BMC complementary and alternative medicine ”
    Abdel Naser Zaid, Nidal Jaradat, Ahmad Eid, Hamzeh Al Zabadi, Abdulsalam Alkaiyat, Saja Adam Darwish
    Image of study
    TLDR Natural remedies for hair and scalp issues are still widely used in Palestine.
    The study investigated the use of natural remedies for hair and scalp disorders in the West Bank, Palestine, through a survey of 267 herbalists, traditional healers, hairdressers, and rural dwellers. It identified 41 plant species from 27 families, with Lamiaceae and Rosaceae being the most common. The most treated conditions were hair loss, dandruff, split hair endings, and lice, with high informant consensus factors (0.92-0.95). Lawsonia inermis had the highest use-value (0.84). The study highlighted the continued use of natural remedies in Palestine and suggested that collaboration between informants and the scientific community could lead to new cosmetic and nutraceutical products.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

      in Scalp Massage  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

      community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss

      in Chat  247 upvotes 2 years ago
      There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.

      community Perez Hilton Had 3 Transplants.. Yet Losing Hair.. Someone Explain?

      in Transplants  73 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses Perez Hilton's hair loss despite having three hair transplants. Participants suggest that hair loss can continue after a transplant if maintenance treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are not used, and that transplanted hair can still be susceptible to loss.

      community Fin fuckbois to ascended masters

      in Satire  272 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, red light therapy, and biotin pills. The most proven treatments are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, while other methods are considered less effective or satirical.

    Related Research

    3 / 3 results