March 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Understanding monosaccharide composition can improve the development of effective medicinal plant polysaccharides.
July 2017 in “Journal of Young Pharmacists” Nothopanax scutellarium leaves can promote hair growth but may mildly irritate the skin.
January 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Maslinic acid from olive extracts promotes hair growth like minoxidil.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Moringa seed oil helped hair growth in rabbits, with the highest dose being most effective.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” Ganoderma lucidum, a medicinal mushroom, contains compounds that have potential health benefits like fighting cancer, boosting immunity, and treating various diseases.
May 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide helps hair growth by activating the WNT signaling pathway.
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March 2012 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” The genus Sophora has compounds with potential health benefits and could lead to new drugs, but more research is needed to understand their effects and safety.
March 2026 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” Blue honeysuckle fruit extract helps hair grow by activating a specific signaling pathway.
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September 2014 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Platycarya strobilacea extract is a strong antioxidant that can grow hair better than minoxidil.
Polygonum multiflorum, especially emodin, may help treat hair loss by targeting specific proteins, offering a new approach beyond traditional therapies.
Combining β-sitosterol nanoparticles with laser therapy may effectively stimulate hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Both hair tonic and gel with Angiopteris evecta extract effectively stimulate hair growth.
February 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Carbon dots from Cinnamomum burmannii leaves can promote hair growth and regeneration.
Maidenhair fern extract might help treat COVID-19 symptoms, but more research is needed.
Eclipta alba IIHR Sel EA 43 is best for large-scale cultivation due to high growth, yield, and wedelolactone content.
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January 2019 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Maidenhair fern extract reduced anxiety and depression in rats and may work due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Thymosin β4 helps with healing, inflammation, and organ protection.
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September 2013 in “Journal of biomolecular structure and dynamics/Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics” Caribine from traditional Chinese medicine may help treat hair loss.
January 2009 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Serenoa repens is not proven effective for hair loss and may delay prostate cancer detection.
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Eclipta prostrata extract may help with memory and diabetes due to its antioxidant and enzyme-inhibiting properties.
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September 2013 in “American Journal of Alzheimer s Disease & Other Dementias®” Snakin-Z from jujube fruits may help treat Alzheimer's due to its enzyme inhibition and antioxidant properties.
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January 2016 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” Laminaria japonica extract with IGF-1 improved mouse hair growth and could be a potential alopecia treatment.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Rosemary may improve scalp blood circulation and protect skin from sun damage.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botanicals like green tea extract show potential for hair growth, but more research is needed.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The ingredients could help prevent hair loss by promoting hair growth and increasing VEGF secretion.
June 2024 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” Ayurvedic treatment led to significant hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
September 2018 in “Epsilon Archive for Student Projects (University of Southampton)” Bacillus amyloliquefaciens can boost root hair growth in some Arabidopsis plants, potentially improving agriculture.
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January 2015 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may be a better treatment for hair loss than Minoxidil.
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December 2016 in “KSBB Journal” The herbal medicine promotes hair growth and could be an effective treatment.
June 2008 in “Drugs & therapy perspectives” Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia, improving symptoms and quality of life.