January 2026 in “Digilib Repository Unila (Lampung University)” Celery essential oil at 2% can effectively promote hair growth.
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Clove leaf extract in hair tonic boosts rabbit hair growth.
August 2023 in “Vittalle” Mais estudos são necessários para garantir a eficácia e qualidade dos tratamentos de alopecia com plantas medicinais.
Rosemary may help with wound healing and hair growth by increasing VEGF.
May 2019 in “Eurasian Journal of Biosciences” Fenugreek aqueous extract is more effective against acne bacteria than the alcoholic extract.
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January 2016 in “Chemical sciences journal” Tridax procumbens plant extracts, especially from ethanol, have strong antibacterial effects and contain beneficial compounds like flavonoids and tannins.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” Green tea leaf extract at 7.5% concentration effectively promotes hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
January 2017 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Arteannuin might work against cancer and Alzheimer's by targeting neprilysin.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Citrullus colocynthis has pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and hair growth benefits, but can cause side effects like colic and diarrhea.
January 2013 in “Dépôt Institutionnel de lUniversité de Tlemcen” Figs and coloquinte can affect blood sugar, but coloquinte can be toxic.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The ethyl acetate fraction of Ophioglossum vulgatum Linn. may promote hair growth and could be a new herbal treatment for hair loss.
Olive leaves extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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January 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Cyperus rotundus oil effectively reduces unwanted hair without side effects.
February 2026 in “PubMed” Microneedles with Astragalus and minoxidil improve hair growth.
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January 1988 in “YAKUGAKU ZASSHI” Certain natural extracts can promote hair regrowth.
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May 2017 in “Universal journal of pharmaceutical research” Glycyrrhiza glabra has various medicinal properties, including antibacterial and antioxidant effects.
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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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July 2025 in “Cosmetics” Plant extracts could be effective natural skincare ingredients.
October 2025 in “Quantum Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Tridax procumbens is a plant with many health benefits, including healing, protecting the liver, fighting infections, and promoting hair growth.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Rosemary extracts, specifically compounds like rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid, can protect hair from UV damage.
Smilax aristolochiifolia is less abundant due to environmental changes, but still used in traditional medicine.
December 2021 in “Ad-Dawaa' Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Green tea and celery leaf extracts in hair tonic promoted hair growth in guinea pigs, with the best results at specific concentrations.
Fructus Psoraleae may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-α reductase and affecting the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.
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August 2022 in “Farmatsevtychnyi zhurnal” Common fennel fruits can be effectively used to make medicines for better digestion.
November 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Adding 7% chamomile extract to minoxidil reduces skin side effects in treating male hair loss.
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January 2014 in “The American Journal of Chinese Medicine” The leaves of Platycladus orientalis have potential health benefits but require more research for safety and understanding how they work.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid from licorice root is good for skin and hair treatments but has absorption challenges.
Rosemary is as effective as minoxidil for hair growth with fewer side effects.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” Various medicinal plants like Polygonum multiflorum, Red ginseng extract, and Zizyphus jujuba can potentially treat hair loss, offering benefits like low cost and multiple ways of working. Other effective natural substances include Pygeum africanum, Seneroa, Urtica dioica, and more.
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March 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Licorice has many health benefits but more research is needed to fully understand them.