What Chinese medicine is good for hair loss? Hot topics and scientific analysis on the Internet in 10 days
Recently, the issue of hair loss has once again become a hot topic on social platforms. According to data analysis across the entire network, in the past 10 days, the search volume for keywords such as "hair loss treatment" and "TCM hair care" has increased by 35% month-on-month. This article will combine the latest hot topics and traditional Chinese medicine theory to systematically sort out effective traditional Chinese medicine solutions for you.
1. Top 5 hot topics related to hair loss on the Internet (last 10 days)

| Ranking | topic | amount of discussion | Platform popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Post-90s hair loss anxiety | 280,000+ | Weibo/Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Anti-hair Loss Shampoo | 150,000+ | Douyin/Bilibili |
| 3 | TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment of hair loss | 90,000+ | Zhihu/public account |
| 4 | Coping with Seasonal Hair Loss | 60,000+ | Baidu Tieba |
| 5 | New progress in international hair loss research | 30,000+ | Professional forum |
2. Chinese medicine recommends 5 major Chinese medicines to prevent hair loss
| Chinese medicine name | Efficacy | Applicable type | Usage suggestions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polygonum multiflorum | Nourish liver and kidney, benefit essence and blood | Kidney deficiency type alopecia | 9-15g decoction/external use |
| Angelica sinensis | Promoting blood circulation and replenishing blood | Blood deficiency type alopecia | 6-12g compatible use |
| Arborvitae leaves | Cool blood for hair growth | seborrheic alopecia | 30g boiled water and washed outside |
| black sesame seeds | Nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness | Dry alopecia | 10-20g daily |
| Salvia | Improve microcirculation | Alopecia areata | Oral + tincture for external use |
3. Traditional Chinese medicine formula combinations under hot discussion
According to big data from TCM outpatient clinics, the three classic combination plans that have received the most attention recently:
| Recipe name | composition | Usage feedback | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| hair growth drink | 15g of Polygonum multiflorum + 12g of wolfberry + 10g of Rehmannia glutinosa | 78% effective | Use with caution in people with diarrhea |
| Anti-stripping detergent | 30g Platycladus arborvitae leaves + 20g mulberry bark + 10g Sophora flavescens | Excellent oil control effect | allergy test |
| Tea recipe | 10g each of black sesame seeds + walnut kernels + poria cocos | High taste acceptance | Long-term use |
4. Questions and Answers from Experts
In response to the three questions that netizens are most concerned about recently, Professor Wang from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine gave professional answers:
1.Time for Chinese medicine to take effect:"It usually takes 3-6 months. The recently popular '7-day hair' recipe is not trustworthy."
2.Seasonal hair loss:"In autumn, you can add black beans, mulberries and other ingredients in appropriate amounts, and combine them with scalp massage."
3.Side effects of traditional Chinese medicine:"Polygonum multiflorum must be prepared before use. Raw polygonum multiflorum may damage the liver."
5. Top 3 popular anti-hair loss recipes on the Internet
| Recipe name | Material | Preparation method | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bean and walnut porridge | 50g black beans + 30g walnuts + 100g japonica rice | Simmer for 2 hours | 92,000 collections |
| Shouwu egg soup | 15g Shouwu + 2 eggs | Steam for 40 minutes | 68,000 likes |
| sesame paste | Black sesame + glutinous rice flour 1:1 | Wall breaking machine grinding | 54,000 to follow |
6. Suggestions for use
1. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. The recently popular “universal prescriptions” may not be suitable for everyone.
2. It is recommended that traditional Chinese medicine be used continuously for no more than 3 months, and regular follow-up visits are required.
3. Cooperate with the hotly discussed "meridian combing method" (100 times a day) for better results
4. Be wary of the recent exposure of “traditional Chinese medicine additives” chaos, and choose formulas from regular medical institutions
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from X month X day to X month X day, 2023, based on the analysis of the popularity of Weibo, Douyin, Zhihu and other platforms. Please consult a licensed Chinese medicine practitioner for specific medication.
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