Does anyone really use jalapeno hair tonic?

I read in a natural beauty book that some Mexican people use a homemade tonic of jalapenos to stimulate their scalps and keep their hair healthy. I want to know if people actually do this, and if it works....I think it sounds neat.

Does anyone really use jalapeno hair tonic?

I'm hispanic, and I've never done that before, much less heard about it.

Does anyone really use jalapeno hair tonic?

The idea that jalapenos can stimulate hair growth is pure folk lore and suspicious at best. However, there are numerous sites that espouse the validity of the idea and even have recipes! The following is one of the most common.

Jalapeno Hair Tonic

Jalapeno peppers can prevent hair loss by stimulating new hair growth, according to tradition in Mexico. After handling peppers, wash your hands well before touching your face or eyes--the juice can burn.

2 small or 1 large jalapeno

pepper

1/2 cup vodka

2 tablespoons Castor oil

Mince the jalapeno pepper and place in a small ceramic bowl. Pour the vodka over the peppers and allow mixture to sit for three or four days.

Strain the vodka and discard the peppers. Add the Castor oil to the pepper vodka, Store in a bottle.

Shake before using. Massage 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon into your scalp before going to bed (it will cause a slight tingling sensation). Shampoo your hair as usual in the morning.