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Herbal Hair Loss Remedies
Lots of people love herbal hair loss remedies because they support the body's natural healing mechanisms to pursue the cause of the problem, as opposed to only tackling the symptoms.
It would be wrong to portray herbal hair loss remedies as a miracle solution for all those who suffer from the condition. On the other hand, there is growing evidence to support the claim that some herbal hair loss remedies offer real hope to many people.
Here are some of the most popular herbal hair loss remedies:
1. Ginkyo biloba - this herb improves blood circulation to the brain and skin. It is believed that the increased flow of blood to the brain area delivers more nutrients to the hair follicle thus improving hair re-growth. The recommended dose is 120-160mg of dry extract every day spread over 3 doses.
2. Green tea (Camellia sinesis) - catechins found in green tea could inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase that converts testosterone into DHT, which is hair-damaging. Because of this, it is believed to be effective in preventing and treating male pattern type baldness. Drink several cups of green tea every day or take it in capsule form.
3. He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) - also called Fo-Ti, this Chinese herb has been used to reduce hair loss. You can find it in many commercial preparations, or in tea and capsule form.
4. Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) - derived from the bark of an evergreen, it works in a similar way to green tea. It is extensively used to treat prostate problems and male pattern baldness. You should take 60-500mg each day in pill or capsule form.
5. Saw palmetto (Seranoa repens) - this herb is very popular today due to its ability to slow hair loss and encourage hair re-growth. It is the main element of many commercially prepared hair loss treatments but can easily be obtained in its pure form. The recommended dose is a 160mg capsule twice every day. Make sure the ingredients are made from the berry extract not the dried berries themselves.
6. Stinging nettle (Urtica diocia) - this herb is good in preventing hair loss due to its ability to block the conversion of testosterone into DHT. It can be taken in pill or capsule form with an optimum dose of 50-100mg per day. Combine it with pygeum and saw palmetto for optimal results.
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