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April 2019 in “National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science” Triphala is a safe herbal remedy that aids digestion, cleanses the colon, boosts immunity, and may have anti-cancer benefits.
Phyla nodiflora contains compounds that may help treat diabetes, hair loss, cancer, and fluid retention.
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A hair tonic with 7.5% daun talok and 2% daun pare promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
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May 2017 in “Singapore Medical Journal” A Korean woman with complete hair loss regrew her hair after taking tofacitinib, with no side effects.
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April 2006 in “Pediatrics International” High-dose mizoribine effectively controls symptoms in adolescents with lupus while reducing steroid use, with manageable side effects.
April 2011 in “The FASEB Journal” Aralia continentalis root extract may help with hair growth.
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A 15% bitter melon leaf extract shampoo promotes the most hair growth.
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November 2023 in “Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture” JUNB boosts hair growth in goats by helping specific skin cells multiply.
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April 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” BeauTop helps hair grow by increasing certain growth factors.
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Hair follicle stem cells can be cultured, but better methods are needed for longer growth.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Ayurveda Research” Tectona grandis Linn. seeds extract improved hair growth in mice better than minoxidil.
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Semecarpus anacardium leaf extracts may offer safe, effective cancer treatment alternatives.
Smilax aristolochiifolia is less abundant due to environmental changes, but still used in traditional medicine.
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February 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” The 736T>A mutation in the LIPH gene is common in Japanese people with autosomal recessive woolly hair.
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November 2016 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F often causes side effects like stomach issues and skin reactions.
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April 2013 in “Revista cubana de plantas medicinales” Sida cordifolia L. is rich in saponins with antioxidant and antifungal properties.
Low doses of certain Chinese herbs can promote hair growth, while high doses may inhibit it.
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October 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
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January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” A peptide from fermented Trapa japonica fruit may help reduce skin aging.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience” Formononetin may help protect the brain and treat neurological diseases.