Reverse Hair Thinning with Burdock Root Oil

Burdock root oil is one of the best oils to use for hair thinning. Burdock root oil is extracted from the leaves and roots of the plant. 

The burdock plant usually has oviform leaves and belongs to a group of thistles in the genus Arctium, which is found in Europe and Asia.

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There’s also a handy burdock root oil recipe for hair at the end for you to print and have on hand when you’re ready to try it.

Do you have bald spots on your head or general thinning areas? Thinning hair can be a distressing problem that can be brought on by any number of factors with the most common being:-

What Causes Thinning Hair?

1. Stress Can Cause Hair Thinning

You’re overly stressed. If your lifestyle is too hectic, it can invariably affect your hair and start causing thin hair.

2. Vitamin Deficiency Can Cause Hair Thinning

Vitamin deficiencies can cause thinning hair, especially in the crown area. The most common of these deficiencies include vitamin D, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

3. Anemia Can Cause Hair Thinning

Iron deficiency anemia, which is quite common in women with heavy periods.

I covered my bout with this in Iron Deficiency Hair Loss Treatment and Regrowth.

4. Over Medicating Can Cause Hair Thinning

Taking too many supplements is a bad idea. It can lead to too much of something or other in your body and trigger hair loss.

5. Bad Diet Can Cause Hair Thinning

A bad diet that’s missing vital nutrients needed for hair growth. Diets that also eliminate entire food groups without replacing them with something suitable cause hair loss.

6. Excessive Dieting Can Cause Hair Thinning

Excessive and overly zealous dieting aimed at exorbitant weight loss within short amounts of time can lead to hair loss.

7. Hormonal Issues Can Cause Hair Thinning

Hormonal imbalance caused by lifestyle changes or other life changes can trigger hair thinning.

8. Hereditary

If there’s a history of hair loss within your family, it’s likely you might experience the same thing at some point.

9. Health Issues Can Cause Hair Thinning

Health issues like an overactive thyroid, lupus, medical treatments, medications, etc can trigger hair thinning.

10. Overmanipulation Can Cause Hair Thinning

Excessive manipulation and over hairstyling can stress the hair follicles. When hair follicles are stressed, hair thinning is likely.

Besides the reasons listed above, there are so many other reasons that might lead to thinning hair. These reasons are covered in-depth in The Ultimate Hair Growth Guide.

There are several natural methods that can help with reversing thin hair but this article will focus on one of them – burdock root oil aka bur oil. 

Not many people are familiar with burdock root oil but it’s one of the best oils to help with hair loss issues.

Benefits of Burdock Root Oil 

1. Rich in Essential Fatty Acids

Burdock root oil is rich in phytosterols, calcium, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, iron, inulin, lactone, mucilage, polyacetylenes, potassium, resin, tannin, taraxosterol, and essential fatty acids.

2. Rich in Amino Acids

The burdock plant also contains all of the necessary amino acids for building the kind of protein that creates hair.

3. Promotes Healthy Hair Growth

Burdock root has been around for centuries as a medicinal herb used to promote healthy hair, relieve scalp irritation, and improve scalp condition.

4. Vitamin A for Stronger Hair

Burdock root oil contains vitamin A, which can help nourish the scalp and strengthen hair. 

5. Aids Detoxification

The burdock root has been used in traditional medicine for detoxifying the system and purifying the blood.

6. Relieves Scalp Issues

In addition to promoting hair growth, burdock root oil helps with scalp irritation issues, dandruff, and itchy scalp.

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How to Use Burdock Root Oil for Hair Growth

Ingredients

• Burdock root oil
• 5 drops of rosemary essential oil
• Shampoo
• Deep conditioner

Directions

• Mix the rosemary essential oil and burdock root oil then apply to your scalp focusing on the thin areas and massage in using the 8 step scalp massage method, then leave it overnight.
• Shampoo and deep condition the next day. You can also leave it until you shampoo and deep condition on the weekend if you’re fine with the smell. 

You can enhance the properties of burdock root oil by combining it with a bit of nettle, plantain extracts, olive oil, horsetail, birch, and ginkgo Biloba.

You can also use burdock root oil as a daily scalp oil. Additional benefits of continued usage include improved hair strength and body.

You should begin to see results using burdock root oil in 6 – 8 weeks with dedicated usage.

Where Can I Buy Burdock Root Oil?

You can purchase burdock root oil at your local herbal store or make your own in the comfort of your home.

Read DIY Burdock Root Oil Recipe and Directions. Some good brands of burdock root oil include:-

• Aromatika Burdock Root Oil
• PhytoLab Burdock Oil
• Russian Shoppe Burdock Oil

Caution: Diabetics and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a physician before using burdock oil.

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Burdock Oil Recipe for Thinning Hair

Yield: 1 4 oz bottle

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Difficulty: Simple

This burdock oil recipe will help encourage healthier hair growth in thinning areas of the scalp. With regular use, the thin areas will start to fill in.

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Materials

• 6 tablespoons of burdock root oil
• 5 drops of rosemary essential oil
• Shampoo and deep conditioner

Tools

• Small mixing bowl
• 1 4oz bottle

Instructions

1. Pour the burdock root oil and rosemary essential oil into the bottle. Close and shake well.
2. Apply the burdock root oil to your scalp focusing on the thin areas and massage in using the 8 step scalp massage method, then leave it overnight.
3. The next day or your next full regimen, shampoo, and deep condition your hair.

Notes

• You can enhance the properties of this burdock root oil recipe by combining it with a bit of nettle, plantain extracts, horsetail, birch, and ginkgo Biloba. Try one of these ingredients at a time. Don't mix them all at once into the oil.
• You should start to see an improvement within 6 - 8 weeks.
• You can also use this recipe as a scalp massage oil 3 - 5 times a week.