Saw palmettos

Nettle root can be taking orally.  It is also a big ingredient in popular hair loss products such as Provillus and Procerin.  It is also possible to use the nettle root as a topical ointment on the scallop to facilitate hair growth.

Although it is considered all natural, nettle root has some warnings. When topically applied, irritation of the scalp or an allergic reaction can occur.  When taken orally, it can cause upset stomach, burning, difficulty with urination, bloating and edema.  Additionally, the Nettle root should not be used in patients with heart or kidney problems, as there is a possible side effect of fluid retention.  As always, you should proceed with caution and consult their doctor before using it.

Nettle extract is available in an oral pill form.  However, while you are using the extract from the plant for hair loss, the nettle leaves can be cooked and eaten and are an excellent source of beta carotene, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

Another, natural plant extract used for hair loss is the saw palmetto, a palm plant that grows in Georgia and Florida.  Saw Palmetto is a popular remedy for hair loss. It is the oil that is extracted from the berries and the plant that is used for treatments.

Similar to other remedies, saw palmetto blocks enzymes that allow male testosterone to be converted into dihydrotestosterone, which is the key case of hair loss.  Saw palmetto is available in an herbal supplement capsule form that is taken orally.  Along with treating hair loss, this may also be used to treat benign prostate disease.  Unfortunately, there are limited studies as to the actual success of saw palmetto for hair loss, but as it has the same ingredients as others, it is thought to be successful.  Saw Palmetto should be avoided by pregnant women with hair loss. Finally, saw palmetto may also be used as a tea or in topical form to treat other similar conditions.

Along with these natural plant extracts, there are essential oils and other natural treatments that can help with hair loss. It may even be possible to create your own at home natural hair loss treatment.

Man Taking a Vitamin Pill

There are vitamins and extracts that can be specifically helpful to prevention of hair loss.

One of the first steps you can follow is to take vitamins on a daily basis.  If nothing else, a multi-vitamin with vitamins B, C and E are essential for healthy hair.

Along with a regular Vitamin B supplement, an important B vitamin is Biotin.  This supplement supports healthy hair, skin and nails.  The recommended daily dosage is 1500 mg per day.  This vitamin is available at your local pharmacy.  Additionally, biotin is included in many foods, such as brown rice, green peas, lentils, oats, soybeans and walnuts.

Other nutrients that serve as hair loss cures can include:

• Fatty acids:  such as primrose oil and flaxseed oil, which are said to improve hair texture.

• Vitamin B foods, such as beans, peas, carrots, cauliflower, soy beans and eggs, essential for hair growth.  For example, a proper Vitamin B3 dosage is 50 mg three times per day.

• Vitamin C:  helps with scalp circulation by maintaining capillaries that carry blood to the hair follicles.  A proper dosage would be 3,000 to 10,000 mg per day.

• Vitamin E:  has the important job of increasing oxygen uptake, which also improves circulation to the scalp.  This improves health and hair growth.  Vitamin E stimulates hair growth by enhancing immune functioning. A proper dosage would be 400 IUs daily.

• Zinc:  stimulates hair growth again by enhancing immune function, dosage of 50-100 mg daily.
• Coenzyme Q10:  again it is said to improve scalp circulation, while increasing tissue oxygenation.

Some other possible vitamins that keep hair healthy and prevent hair loss are copper, magnesium, and calcium.

There are also extracts that are can prevent hair loss.  A helpful extract for hair loss is saw palmetto.  It can be used in capsule form taken orally on a daily basis or in an oil extract or ointment.  In using the saw palmetto extract, you will follow a few easy steps.  First, you should warm it up in hot water or in the microwave for 10 seconds.  Next, you should gently massage the extract into your hair roots.  The oil in the saw palmetto is easily absorbed into the hair roots and prevents hormones from clogging hair follicles and destroying your hair.  The best use for this is to put it in your hair before going to bed and let it soak overnight, showering and rinsing it out in the morning.

Another extract is olive oil, which degreases your hair naturally and allows for better blood circulation to the scalp, which promotes hair grown or will fight male baldness.

These vitamins and extracts can help promote healthy hair and prevent continued hair loss.