Can Chinese thuja leaf promote hair growth?
Disease description:
Recently, my hair has been falling out badly, and the top of my head is becoming thin, which makes me very anxious. I heard that Chinese thuja leaf (side cypress leaf) can help regrow hair, but I don't know if it's true. Can Chinese thuja leaf really promote hair growth?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Chinese thuja leaf has certain effects on hair regrowth.
Chinese thuja leaf is cold in nature, bitter and astringent in taste, and has functions of cooling the blood to stop bleeding, resolving phlegm to relieve coughing, and darkening hair while promoting hair growth. These properties make Chinese thuja leaf somewhat effective in improving hair loss caused by blood heat or other conditions of excessive internal heat.
Although Chinese thuja leaf may benefit hair health in some cases, there is currently insufficient scientific evidence supporting its use as a primary treatment for hair loss or to promote hair regrowth.
Therefore, although Chinese thuja leaf has certain effects on hair regrowth, it cannot fully replace medical treatments. Patients experiencing severe hair loss or other scalp conditions are advised to seek medical treatment at a hospital immediately. Additionally, maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as eating a balanced diet, exercising moderately, and reducing stress, can also contribute to maintaining healthy hair.
