Premature graying according to Chinese Medicine
The information provided here is not a replacement for a doctor. You shouldn't use it for the purpose of self-diagnosing or self-medicating but rather so you can have a more informed discussion with a professional TCM practitioner.
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat premature graying
Why might Black Sesame Seed (Hei Zhi Ma) help with premature graying?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat premature graying as can be seen on Black Sesame Seed's page.
Black Sesame Seeds is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Nourishes the Liver and Kidney Yin. Nourishes Blood. Lubricates the Intestines.
Why might King Solomon's Seal Root (Huang Jing) help with premature graying?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat premature graying as can be seen on King Solomon's Seal Root's page.
King Solomon's Seal Roots is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney, the Lung and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Supply Qi and nourish Ying. Tonifies the Spleen. Moistens Dryness. Tonifies the Kidneys and supplements Essence.
Why might Biota Twig And Leaf (Ce Bo Ye) help with premature graying?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat premature graying as can be seen on Biota Twig And Leaf's page.
Biota Twigs And Leaves is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Heart, the Large intestine, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Cools Blood Heat and stops bleeding. Reduces Lung Heat, stops coughing and expels Phlegm. Relieves numb pain from Wind Damp. Cools Heat on the skin and helps burns healing.
Why might Glossy Privet Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi) help with premature graying?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat premature graying as can be seen on Glossy Privet Fruit's page.
Glossy Privet Fruits is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Nourishes Yin of the Liver and Kidneys. Clears Yin Deficiency Heat (False Heat). Brightens the eyes and reduce premature graying hair.
Why might Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang) help with premature graying?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat premature graying as can be seen on Prepared Rehmannia's page.
Prepared Rehmannia is a Warm herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Blood. Tonifies the Yin of the Kidneys.
Other symptoms often associated with premature graying
Tinnitus Abnormal uterine bleeding Impaired vision Dizziness Constipation Hair loss Anemia Knee pain Back pain Diabetes