Pygeum Africanum as a Natural Hair Loss Treatment
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Pygeum africanum is an evergreen tree growing in the higher elevations of Africa. The extract from its bark is rich in derivatives of natural fatty acids and is used in herbal medications to relieve urinary symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Although the mechanism of its action is unknown, it is assumed that it could inhibit conversion of the male hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT happens to be the main cause of BPH (or prostate enlargement) and is also considered the main culprit in causing male as well as female pattern baldness. Pygeum africanum is less studied than another assumed natural DHT blocker – saw palmetto. In one small study, the effects of pygeum africanum on BPH were examined in conjunction with nettle root extract and it was concluded that combining these two substances increases the effectiveness of each …
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