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Can Pulsatilla (Baitouweng) treat hair loss?

Mar 22, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
When hair loss is caused by blood heat-wind dryness or damp-heat accumulation, Pulsatilla (Baitouweng) can exert its effects of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, cooling the blood, and detoxifying. It helps regulate the internal damp-heat environment and improve scalp health, thereby promoting hair growth. Hair loss in these cases is often accompanied by symptoms such as oily scalp, itching, and increased dandruff; the use of Pulsatilla can help alleviate these symptoms.

Generally, Pulsatilla (Baitouweng) has the functions of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, cooling blood, and detoxification. It is suitable for hair loss caused by blood heat with wind-dryness or damp-heat accumulation. However, it is not appropriate for individuals with cold-deficiency constitution, spleen-stomach cold deficiency, or hair loss not caused by heat pathogens. If any abnormalities occur, prompt medical attention is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:

When hair loss is caused by blood heat with wind-dryness or damp-heat accumulation, Pulsatilla can exert its effects of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, cooling blood, and detoxification. It helps regulate the internal damp-heat environment and improve scalp health, thereby promoting hair growth. Hair loss in such cases is often accompanied by symptoms such as oily scalp, itching, and increased dandruff. The use of Pulsatilla may help alleviate these symptoms.

If hair loss is caused by cold-deficiency constitution, qi and blood deficiency, or liver-kidney insufficiency, the cold nature of Pulsatilla may worsen internal cold deficiency, which is unfavorable for hair growth. Additionally, patients with spleen-stomach cold deficiency should use Pulsatilla cautiously to avoid damaging spleen-stomach function and affecting nutrient absorption, which may further exacerbate hair loss symptoms.

Meanwhile, patients should also maintain healthy lifestyle and dietary habits, avoid excessive fatigue and mental stress, and create favorable conditions for healthy hair growth.

References

[1] Yang Dan, Si Fuchun. Research Progress on Pharmacological Effects, Clinical Applications, and Quality Marker Prediction of the Classic Pulsatilla Decoction [J/OL]. Liaoning Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1-9 [Accessed 2025-03-22].

[2] Liu Yuxin. Study on the Cold and Warm Properties of Pulsatilla [J]. Henan Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2021, 41(08): 1155-1158.

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