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August 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” BLH308, made from persimmon leaf, green tea, and sophora fruit, may help reduce hair loss by fighting oxidative stress and inflammation.
The best cream-mask base for treating hair loss includes specific emulsifiers, Carbopol, and guar gum.
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December 2015 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” A new plant extract from Avicennia marina could potentially be used to treat common hair loss.
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Shaoyao Gancao decoction may treat alopecia areata by affecting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
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June 2021 in “Heliyon” Licorice has many health benefits but should be used carefully due to possible side effects.
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January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cell death.
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October 2017 in “Indian drugs” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. leaves and flowers contain various compounds with potential medicinal uses.
January 2002 in “Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)” Herbal extract may help treat certain types of hair loss.
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April 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Guilu Erxian Glue may help reduce chemotherapy side effects like weight loss and heart stress.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Polygonum multiflorum can promote hair growth when taken orally or applied topically.
Fenugreek seeds and Butea monosperma flowers may help reduce hair loss from chemotherapy.
March 2015 in “Daehan boncho haghoeji/Daehan bonchohak hoeji” Haeae-tang helps hair grow in mice.
October 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Serenoa repens extract shows promise as a natural treatment for prostate cancer.
July 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” Green tea leaves extract with flavonoids can promote hair growth.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” Myristica fragrans shows promise as an anti-inflammatory agent.
July 2025 in “Journal of Research in Siddha Medicine” Eclipta alba extract is generally safe with mild liver and kidney changes at high doses.
Ashwagandha-derived nanoparticles can promote human hair growth.
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Cirsium japonicum flower extract increases melanin production and could help treat depigmentation conditions.
August 2023 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” A new method accurately measures three compounds in rat plasma from pine needle extracts, aiding future research on its use for hair loss.
November 2025 in “Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research” Oleanolic acid in spearmint may help manage PCOS symptoms.
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June 2017 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Eclipta alba leaves have compounds that can fight certain harmful bacteria.
8 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Applying an extract from Perilla frutescens helps hair grow and fights the effects of hair loss hormones.
July 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Amla fruit syrup improved hair growth and satisfaction in women with hair loss without significant side effects.
January 2020 in “대한미용학회지” Natural ingredients like plant extracts and marine life show promise for improving scalp health and reducing hair loss.
February 2014 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지” Natural extracts like peppermint and rosemary oils are effective for hair growth and scalp health.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Kangfuxin (KFX) extract speeds up wound healing and improves skin regeneration.
July 2023 in “International journal of life science and pharma research” The herbal hair cream could help treat male pattern baldness by blocking a baldness-related enzyme and might be worth further investigation.
Three Indian medicinal plant compounds help hair growth.
Thai plant extracts, especially Avicennia marina, can promote hair growth by inhibiting certain enzymes and boosting growth factors.
January 2026 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” Ishophloroglucin A from Ishige okamurae may be a natural alternative for treating hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase and promoting hair growth.