I started experimenting with fo-ti a couple of years ago. I infused it in an oil and I made capsules. Recently, I've been drinking this "hair and hormone cacao elixir" recipe I came across on Pinterest using fo-ti. The ingredients are honey (or agave, molasses, stevia, etc) cacao, fo-ti, maca or ashwagandha, cinnamon, and milk (plant-based). Sometimes I also add mushroom powder.
@kaystary Sorry I didn't see your message earlier. I haven't been drinking it long enough to see major results but I have noticed my edges have been filling in and it has improved my mood. I take other herbs so I can't say if it's from the elixir, the other herbs, or a combination of them both.
Hey Michelle this sounds interesting, however since Covid I have embraced my grey. I would love to go back to my Auburn hair color but I think coloring my starting my hair to thin. I’m working on growing my hair back.
Love this. Been curious about Fo-Ti for years. If you're still nervous about the powder you already have or those still on the fence about Fo-Ti, consider black sesame seeds and/or black sesame oil. Black sesame seeds are said to work similarly to Fo-Ti in terms of nourishing kidneys, reversing grey hair, soothing digestion, strengthening bones, and stimulating the menstrual cycle. That said, black sesame oil has a very pungent flavor and smell. It would be best to make your own oil using a neutral oil along with the seeds in whole or powdered form. It's been recommended to toast, grind, or boil the seeds. If you're adventurous, consider black sesame lattes, black tahini, black sesame chocolate baked goods, etc. I've found that ground black sesame seeds are pretty good as a coffee substitute or cacao powder enhancer. Also, I have had personal success with apricot oil for hair health. Not sure if you're familiar with the plum oil craze, but it was touted as a miracle for skin and hair. Being that plums and apricots are both stone fruits, it's nice that apricot is a much more affordable alternative with similar benefits. But if apricots become all the rage, just buy the whole fruit, save the pits, and make your own oil. Same goes for peaches and almonds!
Your hair does look a little darker. I wonder if Henna Sooq co-wash conditioner would help to wash it out better. That is what I use when a herb is gritty. Thanks for trying this herb.
The way you described this herb it reminds me of chebe's texture I think the first time I used chebe it took like a week (until next wash day) to get it all out of my hair. I think I'd try this herb as tea but as far as a mask, I'll pass
@@NowIAmNappy I recently read a stub about a hair experiment done _in the early stages of greying_ that related to something women (and perhaps even men) have done and sometimes been chided for doing over the years -----> plucking them out ("evulsion"). The experiment included the use of Vitamin B5 (which is interestingly the "ProVitamin B" ingredient in Pantene products). The stub is entitled *_Effect of Grey Hair Evulsion on the Response to Calcium Pantothenate in Premature Grey Hairs._* Of course you could take it orally but D-Panthenol is the liquid version of B5 you might include in your DIY's. There are more diluted forms of liquid B5 (~75%) as well as unspecified quantities of B5 sold on Amazon in addition to chemical companies that sell D-panthenol that is 95%+ It has been challenging to locate sellers of cosmetic grade D-panthenol. Good luck and happy experimenting! 👍
So does it work sis? I need help with my grey hair. I'm allergic to permanent dye so, i found temp root cover up wand and spray to use in between semi perm procedure. It rubs off quickly on my edges and kitchen area which is where all my grey is
