Introduction:

Based on studies (rat and human) the following natural ingredients have shown potential for hair

growth.

Doses: This should be enough tincture to provide 2 doses a day for 1 to 1.5 years, when diluted with 1/2

purified water. (don't dilute until needed though, see below)

Ingredients (see citations below) & Materials :

(1) Hibiscus Rosa Sinens –

A specific variety of hibiscus known colloquially as the Chinese hibiscus, China rose and shoe flower, is

an evergreen flowering shrub native to East Asia.

In rat studies, Hibiscus Rosa Sinens promoted hair into growth phase. Promotes faster hair growth.

(2) Erica multiflora –

A mediterranean, flowering plant native to Malta.

Human dermal papilla cells in vitro and an administration assay on mouse dorsal skin in vivo. The results

showed that the Erica multiflora extract promotes dermal papilla cell growth and cell cycle with high

activity, and induced hair growth in vivo by induction of anagen phase from telogen phase.

(3) Parsley - fresh & dried.

Active compound is apigenin which is a water-soluble plant flavonoid found in apples, cherries, grapes,

celery, chamomile, parsley, thyme, pepermint, horsetail, lemon balm, perilla, yarrow. Parsley is the

highest.

Apigenin increases proliferation of dermal papilla cells. Stimulates the elongation of hair follicles. Down-

regulates the TGF-beta1 gene — a catagen inducer that suppresses hair growth. Reduces inflammation.

(4) Rooibos (dried herb) - Anti-inflammatory

(5) Apple Polyphenols / Procyanidin Oligomers

Organic green apples plus a product called: ApplePhenon®

Procyanidin Oligomers promotes hair epithelial cell growth. Counteracts the growth-inhibiting effect

caused by TGF-[beta]1. Stimulates anagen induction.

(6) Garlic –

A product called: Kyolic orderless, aged garlic extract.

Aged garlic is high in the cysteine derivatives: S-Allylcysteine, S-Allylmercaptocysteine, S-1-

Propenylcysteine - Cysteine is a important component in hair and study shows cysteine and garlic may

increase hair growth.

(7) Pycnogenol –

A water extract from the bark of the French maritime pine.

Circulation enhancer, skin elasticity, wound healing, anti-inflammatory.

(8) 100% Aloe Vera Gel –

Acemannan a polysaccharide extracted from aloe vera heals and repairs skin tissue by the induction of

fibroblast proliferation (epidermal skin cell that regulate the production of keratin, collagen and elastin)

through stimulation of keratinocyte growth factor-1. Aloe Vera's Acemannan promotes the growth of

blood vessels by stimulating vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the production of type I

collagen.

(9) Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)

EGCG is the most abundant catechin in most notably tea.

Product called: Mega Green Tea Extract, Life Extension® brand is extremely high (45%) in EGCG. Plus,

added dry, organic green tea leaves.

A study was undertaken to measure the effect of EGCG on hair growth in vitro and to investigate its

effect on human dermal papilla cells (DPCs) in vivo and in vitro. EGCG promoted hair growth in hair

follicles ex vivo culture and the proliferation of cultured DPCs. The growth stimulation of DPCs by EGCG

in vitro may be mediated through the upregulations of phosphorylated Erk and Akt and by an increase in

the ratio of Bcl-2/Bax ratio. Similar results were also obtained in in vivo dermal papillae of human scalps.

Thus, we suggest that EGCG stimulates human hair growth through these dual proliferative and anti-

apoptotic effects on DPCs.

1 bottle 95% natural grain alcohol (Everclear® brand 190 proof)

1 large glass container with tight lid (don't use plastic)

1 glass dropper bottle

Directions:

In glass container, add all ingredients -- About 1 hand full each of the herbs and 10 capsules of the

ApplePhenon®, Kyolic® aged garlic and Pycnogenol®. EGCG extract, 1/2 cup of aloe vera gel. 1 large,

organic green apple with skin cut into small cubes. Pour in alcohol and make sure all ingredients are

covered with alcohol. Cover tightly with lid. Wrap in paper bag to keep light out and place in a cool, dark

shelf. Let it extract for 1 month.

After 1 month, strain raw tincture through flour sifter into glass or ceramic bowl first to remove the

larger ingredients. Strain the remaining raw tincture through an organic, unbleached coffee filter or

organic cheese cloth into a clean, glass container. You can use a tincture press to squeeze the last drops

from the herbs or just use your hand and squeeze out as much as you can through cheese cloth. Pour

the final, clearly strained tincture into a clean glass jar for storage. Label the tincture with the date and

ingredients.

Using a small tincture funnel, fill the dropper bottle half with raw, strained tincture and fill rest of the

way with purified water. 50/50 tincture/water mix.

I applied one dropper full to all affected areas, making sure hairline was covered. 2 X day A.M. and P.M.

Alcohol extracted, herbal tinctures are potent up to 2 years. They won't spoil and no refrigeration is

needed.

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