Although there are countless remedies for hair loss, when it comes to reversing male pattern hair loss, few natural remedies are as effective as saw palmetto. Saw palmetto is a small palm-like plant indigenous to the coastal areas of southeastern United States. The berries of the plant are valued for their medicinal properties. Traditionally, saw palmetto is used for treating benign enlargement of the prostate gland and for improving male fertility. Recent studies have shown that saw palmetto also helps in preventing male pattern baldness.
Androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as male pattern baldness, is associated with conversion of the male hormone testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT buildup in the hair follicles shrinks those hair follicles, leading to permanent hair loss. Saw palmetto works by suppressing activities of 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme essential for conversion of testosterone into DHT. By preventing DHT production, saw palmetto helps in preventing hair loss.
To Prevent Hair Loss, You Can Use Saw Palmetto In The Following Ways
Supplements
Saw palmetto is usually taken in the form of supplements to block conversion of testosterone into DHT. The recommended dosage is 160 mg saw palmetto supplement, twice a day. For best result, the supplement should be taken with meals containing healthy fats to improve bioavailability of the fat soluble saw palmetto compounds.
Saw Palmetto Oil
For faster relief, massage your scalp with oil extracted from saw palmetto berries. Take a teaspoon of olive oil and add 3 to 5 drops of saw palmetto oil. Rub the mixture on the bald areas of the scalp, twice a day.
Saw Palmetto With Aloe Vera Gel
To treat hair loss, you can apply saw palmetto directly to your scalp. Mix ground saw palmetto with good quality aloe vera gel. Apply the mixture to the bald spots on your scalp. Leave it on at least for 15 minutes and then rinse with fresh water. If desired, wash off with mild shampoo. With regular use, the saw palmetto and aloe vera gel stops hair loss and promotes hair growth.
Saw Palmetto With Castor Oil And Indian Gooseberry
Castor oil is a proven remedy for hair loss. In Ayurveda, Indian gooseberry is widely used for treating hair loss. To prevent hair loss, consider combining castor oil and Indian gooseberry with saw palmetto. Mix ground saw palmetto and Indian gooseberry powder with castor oil. Massage your scalp daily with the mixture. Leave it on your scalp overnight for best result.
Saw Palmetto With Jaborandi Hair Oil
Jaborandi hair oil is a popular homeopathic remedy for hair loss. When combined with saw palmetto extract is helps in stimulating fast hair re-growth. Gently massage your scalp with the saw palmetto and jaborandi hair oil mixture daily to stop hair loss.
