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May 2014 in “Molecules” Avicequinone C, a compound found in the Avicennia marina plant, can reduce hair loss by inhibiting a hormone linked to androgenic alopecia.
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February 2014 in “Planta Medica” Scutellaria baicalensis extract and baicalin may help prevent hair loss.
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May 2013 in “Andrologia” Some herbs show promise as antiandrogenic agents.
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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.
February 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Carbon dots from Cinnamomum burmannii leaves can promote hair growth and regeneration.
May 2023 in “Archiv EuroMedica” The article concludes that it's important to know how to identify and treat the rare hair disease black piedra, even in places where it's not usually found.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Tridax procumbens is a promising herb for developing safe, affordable plant-based medicines.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
Cocor Bebek leaf extract may promote hair growth better than minoxidil at high concentrations.
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June 1993 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” Hexahydrobenzo[f]quinolines are effective at blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Lindera aggregata has many beneficial compounds that can help prevent and manage diseases.
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January 2007 in “edoc (University of Basel)” Piper cubeba and Aquilaria sinensis may help prevent or treat prostate issues by balancing hormones.
The shampoo with Urtica urens L. extract effectively reduces hair loss by over 50% without causing skin irritation.
June 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Hibiscus rosa sinensis may help manage hair loss.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” Researchers developed a method to measure plant compounds in rat blood and found they are quickly absorbed and eliminated within 36 hours.
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July 2017 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Tridax procumbens L. has compounds that can fight fungi.
February 2026 in “Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines” 45 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” Silver nanoparticles from Ziziphus nummularia leaves have better antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and hair growth effects than the leaf extract alone.
January 2025 in “Natural Product Research” Nyctanthes arbor-tristis has potential health benefits and needs more research for safe medicinal use.
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November 2019 in “Cosmetics” Shampoo with Inula Helenium and Caesalpinia Sappan Bark extracts promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Plant Studies” Tridax procumbens may be a safe, affordable treatment for some health issues.
A hair tonic with 7.5% daun talok and 2% daun pare promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
January 2023 in “Rasayan journal of chemistry/Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Methyl pyropheophorbide A from Sansevieria trifasciata leaves may help treat hair loss.
January 2024 in “Scientific reports” Egyptian Mint effectively kills mosquito larvae and inhibits certain bacteria.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract has many compounds that support its traditional medicinal uses.
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January 2007 in “Nishinihon hifuka/Nishi Nihon hifuka” Great Burnet extract may prevent hair loss by extending the hair growth phase.