Like peppermint essential oil (also used to promote hair growth), rosemary essential oil strengthens circulation. As a result, it could prevent hair follicles from being starved of blood supply, dying off, and leading to hair loss.

Ancient Greek people were also familiar with the medicinal properties of some medicinal plants, and Hippocrates, the founder of Greek medicine and Aristotle, pupil of Hippocrates, used medicinal plants for the treatment of diseases. After that, Theophrastus, a Greek scientist, founded the School of Medicinal Plants.

The infographic above shows that, surprisingly, cumin is the most popular spice in the world, and coriander (or cilantro) is the most commonly used herb.

Although fresh herbs offer a clean, bright flavor and springlike appeal, don’t write off dried, which have upsides of their own. Dried herbs are easy to keep on hand, and they are at least as beneficial as fresh, if not more so, because the drying process actually concentrates the polyphenols and flavors.

Consuming herbs may help to prevent and manage heart disease, cancer and diabetes. It may also help to reduce blood clots and provide anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour properties. Research is ongoing but studies have shown that: Garlic, linseed, fenugreek and lemongrass may help lower cholesterol.

Rosemary itself works for a variety of reasons. In many situations, it can give you a way to enhance the growth of your hair. Researchers have found that rosemary oil has the ability to thicken hair significantly.

Although the study is not conclusive, its authors theorize that rosemary oil might prevent DHT from binding to hormone receptors that enable it to attack the hair follicles. A 2015 study compared rosemary oil to minoxidil, a popular hair regrowth treatment.

But according to research, the caffeine in coffee can help stimulate hair growth and stop hair loss. One 2007 laboratory study found that caffeine helped block the effects of DHT in male hair follicles.

Foods rich in lycopene such as tomatoes, watermelons, carrots, and mangoes naturally block DHT production. Biotin-rich foods like berries, liver, legumes, oily fish, and bananas condition the skin and scalp creating an overall healthy environment for strong hair.

Yes! DHT blockers are the most effective hair loss treatment. A study by the American Academy of Dermatology found that finasteride is effective at DHT blocking. Not only does it halt hair loss, but it can even help with future growth.

Nuts (walnuts, cashews, pecans, etc.) Seeds (flax seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc.) Zinc-Rich Foods (oysters, shellfish, wheatgerm, etc.) Phytosterols (lettuce, capers, pickles, cucumber, sesame seeds, asparagus, etc.)

The best way to start blocking DHT production is to use finasteride, along with minoxidil and a shampoo that can block DHT in your scalp.

Myth 1: Masturbation Causes Your Body to Produce DHT Like most urban legends, real scientific data totally contradicts the claim that masturbation has any effect on DHT and other male hormones. In fact, there are several studies that show sexual activity has no measurable effect on testosterone or DHT production.