The truth about herbal medicine to help hair grow long in just 7 days

A video appeared on Facebook claiming that there is a herbal remedy that can help hair grow longer in just 7 days. However, this information is false.

There is information that a mixture of fenugreek powder, triphala powder and aloe vera can help hair grow longer in just one week - Photo: THIP

Recently, a post titled "Fenugreek challenge - get long hair in 7 days" appeared on Facebook, claiming that a mixture of fenugreek powder, triphala powder and aloe vera can help hair grow long in just one week.

However, according to the health information verification site The Healthy Indian Project (THIP), dermatologists confirm that this is false information, which can easily cause users to misunderstand the hair growth mechanism.

Hair cannot grow long "lightning fast"

Dr. Sachin Gupta, a dermatologist at Amrita Hospital (India), explains that hair grows in a cycle of three phases: anagen (growing), catagen (resting) and telogen (shedding). The anagen phase lasts for several years, determines the maximum length of the hair and is influenced by age, hormones, genetics and overall health.

Mr. Gupta emphasized that there is no way to make hair grow abnormally fast in just a few days. Believing in "secrets" spread on the Internet is not only ineffective but also makes users ignore nutritional factors and scientific scalp care.

According to Dr. Gupta, human hair only grows an average of 1-1.5cm per month, so any claims of noticeably longer hair in 7 days lack scientific basis.

Dr. Rashi Soni, co-founder of Rashi Hospital (Mumbai), also asserts that hair grows on average only about 1.25cm per month. It is unrealistic to believe that homemade herbal mixtures can help hair grow many times faster.

According to THIP, in traditional medicine, ingredients like fenugreek, aloe vera, and triphala all have certain hair-nourishing properties.

Fenugreek contains phytoestrogens and nicotinic acid which help increase blood circulation to the scalp, strengthen hair follicles, reduce hair loss and stimulate hair growth. Aloe vera has natural enzymes that help balance pH, reduce dandruff and nourish hair follicles.

Triphala - a mixture of three fruits amla, haritaki and bibhitaki - has antioxidant properties, helps detoxify the scalp and reduces oxidative stress, which causes weak hair.

However, while these ingredients may help strengthen hair and reduce breakage, there are no clinical studies that prove they make hair grow faster than normal.

It is necessary to distinguish between "preventing hair loss" and "stimulating hair growth"

Experts emphasize the need to distinguish between “preventing hair loss” and “stimulating hair growth.” Some herbs may help reduce hair loss, but they will not make hair grow faster, as this depends on the natural biological cycle of the hair follicle.

Improper hair care, poor nutrition or prolonged stress can disrupt the growth cycle, causing hair to weaken and thin.

To have long, strong hair, doctors recommend maintaining a healthy lifestyle: eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep, limit chemicals and avoid high temperatures when styling.

If hair growth is unusually slow, consult a dermatologist to check for hormones, thyroid, or scalp conditions.

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