Herbal Medicine for Hair Loss - What's the true fact? Effective or Not?

Herbal medicine and treatments have been around for thousands of years and have been shown to be effective in treating many types of ailments. Hair loss is an area where herbal treatments have shown much promise.  Though not a life-threatening ailment, hair loss can pose very serious social problems for both men and women.  Those afflicted with hair loss spend billions of dollars yearly on drugs, shampoos, surgeries, and vitamins, looking for ways to bring their hair back.

Of all the drugs on the market claiming to cure hair loss, only two have found their way on to the FDA approval list – Minoxidl (Rogaine) and Propecia (Finasteride).  Though both of these drugs have shown to have positive effects on hair loss, they do not work on everyone.  Furthermore, the long-term effects and the potential side effects are still unknown.  Herbal medicines provide an alternative to these types of treatment.

Dragon Herbs or He Shou Wu

 

He Shou Wu is an ancient chinese herbal medicines for hair loss that has been used for centuries to cure baldness.  It can be purchased as a tea and as a pill.  The American Botanical Council notes that this herb helps restore hair and color.  They also state that it can induce terminal hair, which is preferred over vellus hair (the type of hair that normally grows with the use of minoxidil).

Stinging Nettle and it's benefits

 

Stinging Nettle is another type of herb that prevents testosterone from becoming DHT, the principle hormone that causes hair loss in men.  It is distributed both in pill and capsule form.  It is most effective when used in combination with other types of herbs, like pygeum.

Pygeum Uses and Benefits

 

Pygeum is made from the bark of an evergreen tree.  It is often distributed in pill and capsule forms.  Pygeum has been used in China for years as a means to treat problems with the prostrate.

Saw Palmetto is another popular herb to treat hair loss.  It slows down hair loss as well as promotes the growth of hair.

Many herbal remedies that are distributed in markets often contain two or more herbs.  Though they come in many different forms (i.e., pills, tablets, tonics), they have no side effects.  Herbal medicines have been passed down for generations and have been refined over time.  Herbal medicine provide a harmless alternative to conventional medicine and may be the ultimate solution to the battle with hair loss.