Chinese Hibiscus

Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) can be used as a topical oil to help treat androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium types of hair loss. ²¹⁰

Physiological Effects and Benefits of Chinese Hibiscus

• Hair growth promoter that contains riboflavin and thiamine — both essential vitamin B nutrients for hair. ^{210, 223}
• In an animal study, hair oil prepared from a mixture containing 10% powdered, dried Chinese hibiscus flowers with valerian and E. alba produced significant hair growth (better than minoxidil 2%.) ²¹⁰
• Research shows H. rosa-sinensis can increase hair follicle size and lengthen the time hair remains in the anagen (growth) phase. ²²³