January 2021 in “Natural Products Chemistry & Research” Combining Datura metel leaf and flower extracts can enhance hair growth without skin irritation.
October 2012 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” Witch hazel can help protect skin and may fight colon cancer cells.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Cepharanthine effectively reduces Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 by blocking certain cell pathways and promoting cell death.
Drumstick leaves extract with amla powder significantly improved anemia in adolescent girls.
February 2009 in “Endocrinology” DHEA therapy improves pubic hair growth and psychological well-being in girls with central adrenal insufficiency.
Rosemary essential oil can be used in a stable massage cream, with the oil to water ratio affecting its properties.
January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
Fragrant pandan leaf extract can inhibit dandruff-causing fungus, especially at higher concentrations.
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January 2014 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Naringi crenulata leaf extracts promote hair growth.
May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
Some Himalayan plants with higher antioxidant activity can promote hair growth better.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Centella asiatica extract taken orally can reduce skin aging from UVB exposure.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” The onion extract gel is effective for topical use.
August 2020 in “Prosiding Farmasi” Bidara Arab leaves may help promote hair growth.
Ceiba leaf extracts significantly speed up hair growth.
December 2023 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” December 2024 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” Natural substances like caffeine and rosemary oil may help hair growth, but more research is needed.
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January 2018 in “Proceedings of the International Conference of Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental and Ramification Researches” Red ginger extract promotes hair growth better than white ginger extract.
April 2019 in “Agriculture and natural resources” 25 citations
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July 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Illicium anisatum extract may boost hair growth.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Angiopoietin-1 helps hair cells survive and grow, making it a potential treatment for hair loss.
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April 2016 in “Más dermatología” The supplement with Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum significantly increased active hair growth and decreased rest phase hair in post-menopausal women with hair loss, with only mild digestive side effects.
April 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” The herbal hair gel is a safe, effective, and natural alternative to synthetic hair gels.
September 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Using Centella asiatica EV and growth factors improves scalp health and hair growth.
January 2012 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” The Abrus precatorius extract can effectively promote hair growth similar to standard treatments.
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September 2024 in “Jurnal Pengolahan Hasil Perikanan Indonesia” Bruguiera gymnorhiza leaf extracts show potential for developing anti-inflammatory drugs.
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October 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Houttuynia cordata extract may help hair grow by improving cell survival and increasing cell growth.
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December 2019 in “International journal of medicinal chemistry” Chemicals from the plant Dicerocaryum senecioides were found to safely speed up and increase hair growth in mice.
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July 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Phyllanthus urinaria extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair-related enzyme.