How Botanical Extracts Can Help Combat Hair Loss

From rosemary oil to nettle leaf tea, these plant-based remedies may support scalp health, reduce inflammation, and encourage fuller, healthier hair.

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As millions of people struggle with receding hairlines and thinning hair, their search for solutions can feel never-ending. However, what if nature itself holds a surprising remedy waiting to be discovered?

In an episode of the “Health 1+1” program, Erica Kuo, a U.S.-certified clinical aromatherapist and herbal aromatherapy educator, shared how natural botanical extracts may help prevent and address different types of hair loss.

Rosemary Essential Oil

Male pattern baldness—the most common cause of hair loss in men, though it can also affect women—is primarily linked to genetic predisposition and hormonal imbalances involving androgens.