Herbal Actions

5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor

Blocks conversion of testosterone to DHT — relevant to prostate health and hair loss.

5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor is a sub-action of Hormone Modulator. Where hormone modulator helps balance and regulate hormones, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor is its narrower, more targeted form.

Indications:

  • serenoa
  • urtica root
  • epilobium
  • pygeum

Herbs with a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor action (1)