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.

With out a doubt we know that dht (dihydrotestosterone) is the main cause of hair loss. 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 follicles and slowing chokes the life from it. Dht effects men more than women but it is still a factor in womens hair loss.

So if your going to combat your hair loss with herbal remedies it just makes sense that you use something that can stop the production of dht in your system. The question is are there herbs out there that can do that. Lets find out.

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.

In fact the American Herbalists Guild says that these herbs (particularly stinging nettle) can not only stop hair loss but stimulate new hair growth. So if your going to combat hair loss naturally then make sure that you use these herbs at the very least.

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.

Before you go and buy a hair loss herbal remedy you should know that it's 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 before doing anything, check with your doctor to make sure that it isn't something else causing your hair loss.