How to Use Stinging Nettle for Hair Loss

The medical term for stinging nettle is urtica dioica. It is a plant that is native to Eurasia. It has green leafy flowers that sprout out from the middle of the stem. Stinging nettle has many medicinal uses including as a remedy for hair loss. Stinging nettle doesn't actually cause hair to grow, but rather blocks the enzymes that cause hair loss.

Instructions

1. Purchase a bottle of stinging nettle leaf from a health food store. If you don't have one locally, there are plenty of online health stores that sell stinging nettle.

2. Take one 480 mg capsule of stinging nettle with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

3. Repeat daily.

Tips & Warnings

• Stinging nettle works well when combined with pygeum and saw palmetto.

• Pregnant women and people who have trouble regulating their sugar should seek medical advice before taking stinging nettle.

• Herbs such as stinging nettle are not regulated by the FDA.

References

• Health Learning Info: Hair-Loss Treatment and Remedies
• Hair Loss Supplements: Stinging Nettle as the Natural Hair-Growth Treatment
• Stinging Nettle Capsules