Nettle Tea/DHT - nettle topically

[BoD_]

Hello.

SO Nettle tea is apparently a decent DHT blocker - I'm starting to drink a couple of cups a day (hey I actually really enjoy the taste, nice and soothing. Always been a fan of herbal teas even before hair loss matters). I'm not expecting any miracles, or really any improvement of any kind. But even a tiny slither of difference is welcome right? Every little helps.

To follow through this nettle/DHT logic:

Has anyone tried applying nettles... topically?

I bought a bag of dried nettles via a herbal specialist store online. My plan is to - after my shampoo regiment - let the nettles brew for 15 mins or so in a big mixer of warm water, strain the leaves, and pour it over my head (so the last thing I do in my shower routine).
I got the idea from a forum somewhere, but can't for the life of me remember where.

I've done this 2/3 times so far, and feel thoroughly odd performing it. But my scalp kind of feels nice after, in a subtle way.

Anyways, has anyone attempted this? Or would applying it topically in practice actually be a terrible idea, and could it end up stripping away hair and being a negative?

 

[dehoha]

By nettles, do you mean nettle roots? I have took nettle root supplements orally/topically and it thinned my hair out a lot. I have heard that nettle roots increases DHT in the long run, which accelerates hair loss.

 

[Thor9]

By nettles, do you mean nettle roots? I have took nettle root supplements orally/topically and it thinned my hair out a lot. I have heard that nettle roots increases DHT in the long run, which accelerates hair loss.

Yes I believe Stinging Nettle Root increases DHT....I stopped taking it because of this.

I still take Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, Pumpkin Seed Oil....

 

[BoD_]

By nettles, do you mean nettle roots? I have took nettle root supplements orally/topically and it thinned my hair out a lot. I have heard that nettle roots increases DHT in the long run, which accelerates hair loss.

Yes Nettle root I believe...

But oh really? Ah may steer clear of this idea then!

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Yes I believe Stinging Nettle Root increases DHT....I stopped taking it because of this.

I still take Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, Pumpkin Seed Oil....

I started to take Saw Palmetto, but made me feel a bit odd/depressed. It was either that or the Ashwagandha

 

[I.D WALKER]

Thanks for sharing, please tell me your current hair loss regimen. Before implementing a new product I suggest you allow your present treatment plan to work. Adhere as close to the scientific approach as you can manage whenever trying/testing a new product. Take pics and document your progress so if or when you decide to share we can all, hopefully grow a little wiser. Always try one product at a time in order to legitimize your claim(s). Combatting hair loss may be a lifelong commitment and our lives are too short our youth even shorter yet to waste on futile pursuits. Whether it is minoxidil or whether its nettle root etc., trial it individually and in 1 year 18 months you should definitely know it if it beneficial or not. Keep sharing and Best wishes.

 

[maher]

Yes I believe Stinging Nettle Root increases DHT....I stopped taking it because of this.

I still take Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, Pumpkin Seed Oil....

Where did you hear that???? Not true.

 

[JMF18]

Hi, new here and just joined because I wanted to be some place supportive of natural remedies as that's what I've been trying to do for now. I do Stinging Nettle Root and in everything I've read have never seen that it INCREASES DHT. Is there some support for this?

 

[lquirozr44]

My mother used white nettle to keep her hair long, shiny and healthy. I do boil nettle leaves mixed with rosemary leaves and other plants and apply it topically to stop my hair loss. I have not grown new hair but my hair falls less often and is more healthy

 

[burning]

I agree with JMF18, from all of my research, I cannot find anything to support the claims that it increases DHT.

 

[stupidkoko]

Im going to try this nettle tea approach, mixing it with green tea. My research tells me that it should decrease dht and also found some saw palmetto products containing nettle root extract.

 

[SayifDoit]

Pumpkins seeds and saw palmetto are you best chance at blocking dht.
Get a blender and drink pumpkin seed smoothies everyday followed by saw palmetto capsules once in the evening and in the morning.
Have pumpkin seeds with erverrything it blocks DHt.
A good choice.
Pumpkin seeds also offer really good health benefits, you'll actually do a lot of good for your body.

 

[I.D WALKER]

Hi Say, I glanced at your regimen and didn't see pumpkin seed listed. If you are presently using it how positive has the experience been for you in terms of it helping your hair loss? Thanx for sharing.

 

[maher]

Pumpkin seeds + nettle tea is one kick-*** DHT blocker.. no doubt. I was eating seeds for a year cca 30g a day. The ony problem with pumpkin seeds is phytic acid..you dont hear about this alot. The best way is to eat them roasted or to use quality PS oil.

 

[bobmarkey]

It is better not to mix nettle with anything containing caffeine like green tea.
Just drink it by itself good luck

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Do you actually eat the pumpkin seeds or do you buy them as supplements?

 

[robinhood]

It is better not to mix nettle with anything containing caffeine like green tea.
Just drink it by itself good luck

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Do you actually eat the pumpkin seeds or do you buy them as supplements?

The pumpkin supplement are on sale, usually for any herbal remedy it has to be used as a supplement or an essential oil
to get full benefit of it, just eating the pumpkin could be good but you have to eat a lot of them like at every meal but no
studies have been made on that subject