January 2019 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” The best mix for a hair loss treatment cream is 10% Sophora japonica tincture and 5% Serenoa repens extract.
January 2026 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Adapalene, Diosmin, and Azelastine could be repurposed to treat onchocerciasis.
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May 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” Hibiscus rosa sinensis is beneficial for health due to its therapeutic properties and is generally safe.
July 2023 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Litchi twigs and leaves may help treat hair loss and reduce agricultural waste.
December 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” Seablite root extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
January 2023 in “Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities” Carthamus oxyacantha may help treat BPH by inhibiting 5α-reductase.
April 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” Angelica sinensis and Ligusticum sinense essential oils promote hair growth safely.
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January 2009 Russelia equisetiformis may help promote hair growth.
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October 2024 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Abrus precatorius has medicinal benefits but can be toxic.
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August 2019 A 25% ethanol extract hair tonic from Nothopanax scutellarium leaves significantly boosts hair growth in male rabbits.
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December 2001 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Some Chinese herbs can promote or inhibit hair growth.
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January 2016 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” Maqui berry has many health benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
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January 2017 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.
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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 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Sophora flavescens extract helps hair growth and treats hair loss.
October 2008 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Four herbal extracts in a liposomal formulation can help prevent hair loss.
Liangxue Zhituo prescription effectively treats androgenic alopecia with no serious side effects.
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January 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Caffeine and siloxanetriol alginate caffeine in emulsion form can reduce fatty cell size and number, potentially treating cellulite effectively.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Topical minoxidil and dietary supplements improved hair regrowth in children with hair loss from chemotherapy.
January 2013 in “The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
January 2024 in “Estetologia Medyczna i Kosmetologia” Most hair loss shampoos have unproven active ingredients.
December 2024 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” Classical prescriptions from Zhang Zhongjing's works may help treat hair loss.
Hit15 shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment by reducing virus infection and inflammation.
April 2013 in “Cancer Research” A botanical extract was found to be a safe treatment that may prevent hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
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January 2016 in “BioMed Research International” Corilagin is the main antitumor component in Phyllanthus niruri, effective against cancer cells.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Serenoa repens is a common and effective plant-based treatment for mild-to-moderate prostate enlargement symptoms.
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January 1993 in “The Prostate” Finasteride effectively inhibits 5α reductase, while plant extracts like Permixon and Bazoton don't show significant results.
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January 2014 in “RSC Advances” A new, less toxic and more efficient method to create the anti-baldness compound RU58841 was developed in 2014.
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September 1983 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Citral increases sebaceous gland activity in male rats.