You may want to try some herbs for hair growth if you have unsuccessfully tried other ways to encourage your hair to grow. Two of the most widely use herbs are peppermint and rosemary, both of which have been used for centuries. Rosemary can also help to keep hair from turning prematurely gray. Ginseng and aloe are other herbs that have been proven effective in stimulating hair growth, as has gingko biloba, which also has the added benefit of being good for improving the memory. Lavender can have a calming effect and also smells pleasant, as well as being effective in encouraging hair growth, and burdock works so well as it helps to improve the circulation of blood to hair follicles. And although you may want to avoid stinging nettles most of the time, supplements containing nettles can be an excellent way to help hair growth.