A lot is being said about hair loss herbal remedies these days. The discussion has been on whether herbal remedies are more effective in treating hair loss then conventional medication. The truth is though that there is still a vast difference in opinion on just how effective herbal treatment is for hair loss and this article is going to try and find some answers to this question.

The most important cause of hair loss is the action of a hormone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone). Dht is a bi-product of testosterone.  The biggest side effect of having too much dht in your system is that you start losing hair.  It attaches itself to your hair follicle and slowing chokes the life from it. Now dht effect 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 hair loss treatment, there needs to be some ingredients that inhibits the production of this hormone dht. Can hair loss herbal remedies do that? Let us take a look.

There are some natural herbs which are known for their ability to prevent testosterone from getting converted into dihydrotestosterone. Some of these herbs are: stinging nettle, saw palmetto and muira puama. 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) not only have the ability to stop hair loss but can stimulate new hair growth as well. So these hair loss herbal remedies are considered the ideal choice for people who want to combat hair loss naturally.

The good news is that you do not have to go looking for saw palmetto or stinging nettle to make a concoction to treat your hair loss problems. There are some good hair loss dietary supplements available on the market today. These supplements contain these herbs in the right proportions. They also contain some essential vitamins and minerals which induce hair growth. So, instead of trying to prepare your own hair loss herbal remedies, you can buy these supplements and take them regularly.

An important thing you need to remember is that hair loss is not always a cosmetic problem. Diabetes and other diseases can cause hair loss as well.  Also taking certain kinds of medications can do it also. So until and unless you are sure of the cause, you should not attempt to take any hair loss herbal remedies on your own. You should first consult your dermatologist and get the all clear first.