(Natural News) A herbal complex from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) might offer a safe and natural means of restoring the hair of people who suffer from spot baldness. In an animal study, Korean researchers showed that this complex could encourage bald mice to regenerate their lost hair.

The Chinese herbal complex is made from the chameleon plant, the Korean perilla, and green tea. Each of these ingredients is a herbal remedy in their own rights. The chameleon plant (Houttuynia cordata) is called Eu-Sung-Cho in Korea and China. It is a medicinal herb that is used throughout Asia over the centuries to treat various diseases. In more recent decades, the plant was shown to protect against allergies, bacteria, cancer, inflammation, and viruses. It contains multiple phytochemicals like flavonoids and polyphenols that could account for the chameleon plant’s beneficial properties.

Traditional Chinese medicine prescribed oral treatment of Eu-Sung-Cho as a herbal remedy for spot baldness (alopecia areata). The chameleon plant is often combined with the Korean perilla and green tea as a tri-mix complex that promotes hair growth. Like the chameleon plant, the Korean perilla (Perilla frutescens var. acuta) sees much use as a herbal remedy for various illnesses. Its anti-allergenic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties may explain why it is effective on remedying colds, fevers, and coughs.

The third member of the trifecta is green tea, one of the most popular drinks in Asia. A separate study by Seoul National University researchers reported that the epigallocatechin-3-gallate in green tea could spur the growth of human hair by encouraging the proliferation of dermal papilla cells while stopping cellular self-destruction. (Related: Understanding baldness: Causes, types and potential home remedies.)…..more here