Holistic Treatments for Trichotillomania

Homeopathy for trichotillomania: Belladonna, Cuprum, Lilium tigrinum, Arsenicum. Lachesis.

Lycopodium is an excellent remedy for hair loss. Other remedies include selica, Selenium, Sepia, Phosphoric acid, Kali carb and Natrum mur.

Aloe vera is very soothing for itchy scalps and may be applied direct from the plant or as gel.

Drinking chamomile tea is said to be calming and to have a soothing effect on the scalp and lashes. Decaffeinated tea also has a neutralising effect on the urge to pull for many people.

Kava Kava is a natural calmer and many trichsters who completed this site's questionnaire are convinced that they can stay pull free by taking Kava Kava capsules alone.

Chewing Marjoram leaves, as well as being warming & calming, brings relief during times of grief or shock. Calms headaches, hypertension and PMS, insomnia, migraines or nervous tension. Munching Marjoram may help lash and scalp pullers to stay centred and pull-free.

Aromatherapy

We recommend you try these oils, but please exercise caution as we can't be held responsible for your usage of them. NEVER use aromatherapy oils around the eyes!!! If you have eyelash/eyebrow trichotillomania, warm the oil and massage your hands with it. Keep your hands away from your eyes for at least 30 minutes afterwards! Aromatherapy oils are great for scalp hair pullers. Use warm. Test a small area before smothering your scalp!!!!

	Mix 1: Male Trichster Oil
1/4 teacup KY Jelly, aloe vera gel or olive oil	Olive oil may aid growth, volume, abundance. KY Jelly contains gluconates which attack yeast infections. Aloe Vera gel sooths irritation very well for hair pullers.Great for all stress-related disorders including hair pulling.
2 drops cedarwood oil
2 drops cinnamon leaf oil	Relaxing oil, great for trichotillomania and stress-related disorders. May promote hair growth.
2 drops patchouli oil	Grounding for anxiety. Good for skin care & fungal or yeast infections, chapped or cracked skin. This particularly relieves itchy trich scalps. Relieves Itchy trich scalps.

	Mix 2: Female Fragrant Trichster Oil
1/4 teacup KY Jelly, aloe vera or olive oil	Olive oil may aid growth, volume, abundance. KY Jelly contains gluconates which attack yeast infections. Aloe Vera gel soothes irritation.
2 drops geranium oil	Good for skin care, dermatitis, eczema, PMS, nerves, anti-inflammatory.
2 drops jasmine oil	Defeats pessimism & low self-confidence. Relieves cramping, back pain, joint & muscle pain. Sooths depression, fear & paranoia. Good for influencing hormones, dermatitis, eczema.
2 drops rose oil	Heals heart and mind. Menstrual problems, respiration, dry skin, poor circulaton.

 

Mix 3: Unisex Fragrant

1/4 teacup of sunflower oil and 3 drops Ylang Ylang : Good for high blood pressure, palpitations, depression, insomnia, nervous tension & other stress-related disorders. Both sunflowers and Ylang Ylang are said to promote hair growth.

Mix 4: Ladies PMS

At times of PMS, use 1/4 cup sunflower oil, 2 drops Neroli oil (eases all stress-related disorders. Dispels anxiety & fears especially relating to sexuality. Uplifting, calming & antidote for shock & anxiety. One drop Lavender (Super soporific, calming effect, Skin care (all types), cuts, sores, wounds, PMS, depression, headache, stress, insomnia.)