Hair loss herbal remedies have been in the spot light lately. The discussion has been on whether herbal remedies are more effective in treating hair loss then conventional medication. Even with all the proof of what herbs can do there is still a lot of opinions on just how effective herbs are for hair loss. This article is going to try and shed some light on the topic.
We do know that the biggest cause of hair loss is a hormone called dht (dihydrotestosterone). Dht is created from testosterone and when there’s an overabundance of dht it causes hair loss. Dht effects men more then women but it is still a factor in womens hair loss.
So it stands to reason that if you are going to have and effective herbal treatment, there needs to be some ingredients that inhibits the production of this hormone dht. The question is can herbs do this? Lets take a look.
There are herbs that we know of that have the ability to stop testosterone from converting to dht. These herbs are: stinging nettle, saw palmetto and muira puama to name a few. These herbs are used all the time by naturopathy practitioners to treat hair loss. These herbs are known for their therapeutic effects, but more importantly they are known for their ability to block dht production.
The American Herbalists Guild says that these herbs (particularly stinging nettle) can not only stop hair loss but can also stimulate new hair growth. So using a product that incorporates these herbs in their ingredients is a smart choice when trying to combat hair loss naturally.
Fortunately though you don’t have to try and come up with your own concoction. There are hair loss dietary supplements on the market today that use these herbs in their formula along with essential vitamins and minerals which induce hair growth. This way you know that you’ll be taking the right herbs with the right vitamins in the right proportions for maximum effectiveness.
One thing to keep in mind though is that hair loss is not always a cosmetic problem. Health problems like diabetes are also known to cause hair loss, as well as taking certain kinds of medication. So before you spend your money on a hair loss product you should check with your doctor and make sure that it’s not something else that is causing your hair loss.
