Nettle (Urtica diocia) is an herbaceous flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Nettle has many traditional uses dating back to ancient Greece. The leaves are high in nutrients such as calcium and iron as has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can all benefit hair health.
Nettle also has astringent properties, soothes scalp inflammation, strengthens hair, has antimicrobial properties, may help stimulate hair growth, and due to its ability as a DHT blocker, treats hair loss through the inhibition of 5-alpha reductase, reduction of dihydrotestosterone, and suppression of the release of inflammatory cytokine IL-1-alpha.
Nettle contains high levels of vitamin K and can be used in hair conditioners, shampoo and hair growth products.
Benefits
Strengthens hair follicles.
Promotes hair growth
Reduces dandruff.
Treats hair loss.
Improve the health and appearance of hair
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