Is the topical use of peppermint extract effective for hair growth?
Have you ever used a shampoo with peppermint oil on your scalp and felt that tingle? It feels invigorating, refreshing and like 'it must be working to do something for my scalp!' Is it really stimulating blood flow to hair follicles (vasodilator) bringing your hair follicles more nutrients?
Unfortunately, there are very few human studies done on natural plant efficacy. The Peppermint plant is no different. However, there is an interesting animal study done on the effects of hair growth using peppermint oil. The results were far from boring. This study used peppermint oil (France) certified as 100% pure and natural essential oil and jojoba oil (Desert Whale, USA). The 3% minoxidil was obtained from Hyundai Pharmacia (Korea). Peppermint came in first for stimulating hair growth! I find it worth noting that in a study of Rosemary and Minoxidil for hair growth, 2% Minoxidil was used showing Rosemary to be as effective. In this studying using peppermint, it surpassed the 3% Minoxidil used in parallel. Could Peppermint be more effective for hair growth than Rosemary?! Read the study on Peppermint here
Fun Facts About The Peppermint Plant
Peppermint has a long history that includes text from Ancient Egyptian dating as early as 1550 BC.
Greek mythology, Roman philosophers, the Bible and Monks in the middle ages all mention the peppermint plant.
Ancient Greeks believed peppermint could cure hiccups.
Peppermint plants grow between 18-36 inches tall and 24 inches wide.
Peppermint often becomes invasive in the home garden.
Peppermint has been used in Eastern and Western traditional medicine as an aromatic, antispasmodic and antiseptic in treating indigestion, nausea, sore throat, colds, toothaches, cramps and cancers.
Peppermint plants originated in the Mediterranean or North Africa, but is now grown in North America and Europe.
Peppermint stimulates the senses and helps to reduce fatigue and depression.
Peppermint oil can soothe itchy dry skin and is used as an antiseptic to clean wounds and soothes acne.
The best time to harvest peppermint is on a sunny day when the plant is just beginning to flower.
Peppermint is the most extensively used volatile oil, both commercially and medicinally.
December 3 is National Peppermint Latte Day.
Most peppermint is grown in the U.S.
Currently, the U.S. produces 70% of the world's mint.
The history of mint goes back to ancient times, peppermint has a long history. Ancient people would grow and use it for food and medicinal purposes. Many believe that it originated in Northern Africa and gets its name from Greek mythology.
Archeologists found mint that had been dried 3000 years ago in the Egyptian pyramids.
~Corielle at Tahl Organics LLC
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