Do you or someone you know have alopecia areata? Great news! A study in Aberdeen concluded that treatment of a scalp massage with essential oils was safe and effective.
Eighty-six patients were randomized into 2 groups. The active group massaged essential oils (thyme, rosemary, lavender, and cedarwood) in a mixture of carrier oils (jojoba and grapeseed) into their scalp daily. The control group used only carrier oils for their massage, also daily.
44% of patients in the active group showed improvement compared with 15% of patients in the control group.
Thankfully, they included the recipe used for the essential oil massage! Here it is:
-2 drops Thyme essential oil
-3 drops Lavender essential oil
-3 drops Rosemary essential oil
-2 drops Cedarwood essential oil
-3ml jojoba oil
-20ml grapeseed oil
Read more here: http://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=189618
Wondering what alopecia areata is? Go here: http://www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z/diseases-and-treatments/a---d/alopecia-areata
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