The Ginsenosides of Panax Ginseng Promote Hair Growth via Similar Mechanism of Minoxidil

    January 2015 in “ Journal of Dermatological Science ”
    Sung Wan Kim, Sehyun Kim, Yong Sang Hong, Hyeokgon Park, Seung Yong Shin, Ah Young Kim, Byung Joo Park, Song Yub Shin, Jun Yong Park, Mi-Young Park, Young Ho Park, Hae Young Lee, John D. Lee, Won Soon Park
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    TLDR Ginsenosides in Panax ginseng boost hair growth like minoxidil.
    The study found that the ginsenosides of Panax ginseng promote hair growth in a similar way to minoxidil. The researchers treated cultured human hair follicles with ginsenosides Rb₁, Re, and Rg₁, as well as a PG extract, and found that they significantly enhanced hair growth. The study suggests that ginsenosides could be a potential alternative to minoxidil for promoting hair growth.
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