Herbs are very appealing for many people when they are looking for exciting hair loss treatments. They are so popular for a number of reasons; firstly they mean that you don’t need to bother with conventional medication.
You should understand however that herbal hair loss treatments are not miracle solutions which will rectify your hair loss problem overnight. These will however target the root of the problem rather than simply masking the symptoms. Some herbal treatments certainly do work and even have evidence backing up their claims.
There are a number of different herbs; we’ll look at a few below:
Green Tea
Green tea contains catechins which is thought to block the enzymes which are responsible for converting testosterone into DHT. This is why many people think that green tea is beneficial when trying to treat many types of baldness, especially male pattern baldness. In order for this to be beneficial you should drink a couple of cups per day, or take it in pill form as directed on the packet.
Ginkyo Biloba
This is a very popular herb for treating hair loss; it is also thought to improve the circulation especially to the skin and brain. This improved circulation is thought to protect your hair y delivering the required nutrients to your hair. This should encourage your hair to grow back if it does fall out. You should take 120-160mg per day, which is split up into three doses.
He Shou Wu
This is a Chinese herb which has been used to treat baldness for thousands of years. It’s actually included in many of the popular commercial products and can also be taken in tea and tablet form.
Pygeum
This is made out of the bark of evergreen trees, and is similar to green tea. It is also used to treat prostate problems and is beneficial to treating male pattern baldness. People should take 60-500mg per day.
Saw Palmetto
This is a very popular treatment option for people suffering from hair loss, this is so popular because it can also protect the prostate and encourage the hair to re-grow. It is found in most of the popular commercial hair loss treatments, however it’s also possible to purchase it in its raw form to take to protect your hair. It’s suggested that you take 160mg twice per day, however make sure that you purchase berry extract tablets rather than dried berries.
Stinging Nettles
You might think I’m crazy, but stinging nettles really can help put hairs back on your head! It’s been a very popular way of preventing hair loss as it blocks the conversion of testosterone into DHT. It’s possible to take this in tablet form and is very beneficial when taken with saw palmetto and pygeum.
There are a number of different herbal treatments; you should spend time learning about all of these to make sure that you use the right one.