November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The lotion with specific plant extracts effectively increased hair growth and improved hair cycle in subjects after 3 months.
January 2005 in “Pharmaceutical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army” Ginseng extract can enhance hair growth at certain concentrations.
26 citations
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November 2002 in “Planta medica” Extracts from Cercidiphyllum japonicum wood can stimulate mouse hair cell growth like common hair growth treatments.
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July 2025 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” CL22209, an Asparagus racemosus extract, safely reduces perimenopausal symptoms and balances hormones.
72 citations
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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.
4 citations
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Licorice extract hair tonics are effective and safe for hair growth, except for mild eye irritation at the lowest concentration.
January 2010 in “Acta Universitatis Traditionis Medicalis Sinensis Pharmacologiaeque Shanghai” Huoxue Bushen Mixture boosts VEGF expression and hair growth.
22 citations
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February 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Icariin helps mouse hair grow by boosting a growth factor in skin cells.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Hyaluronic acid microneedles with herbal extracts may effectively promote hair growth for treating hair loss.
15 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Panax ginseng extract may help prevent hair loss caused by DKK-1.
January 2007 in “동의생리병리학회지 = Journal of physiology & pathology in Korean Medicine” Drynariae Rhizoma extracts, especially the acetone and EtoAc fractions, may help treat hair loss.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “Technology and Health Care” The ginseng cicada decoction effectively reduces atopic dermatitis symptoms and improves quality of life safely.
March 2026 in “Journal of Clinical and Basic Psychosomatics” Tianmeng oral liquid may help with insomnia, anxiety, and depression.
January 1980 in “Lluc: revista de cultura i d'idees” Agaricus bisporus β-Glucan particles could effectively treat cervical cancer and offer antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits.
March 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” A new microneedle treatment can effectively repigment skin in vitiligo.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” GCN reduces lung inflammation and damage from air pollution in mice.
Low doses of certain Chinese herbs can promote hair growth, while high doses may inhibit it.
September 2018 in “Central Asian journal of medical sciences (Print)” Urticadioica L extract may enhance human hair growth.
49 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Red Ginseng Extract may help human hair grow by activating growth pathways and blocking negative effects of certain hormones.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” The herbal mix (Biochanin A, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and Ginseng Extracts) and the 3% Minoxidil solution are equally effective in treating hair loss, but the herbal mix has fewer side effects.
Polygonum multiflorum, especially emodin, may help treat hair loss by targeting specific proteins, offering a new approach beyond traditional therapies.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Edelweiss extract can increase hair density and promote hair growth.
28 citations
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November 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GMG-43AC may help reduce unwanted hair growth and treat certain hair loss conditions.
March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Mushroom compounds may help treat hair loss better than Finasteride.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Plantago asiatica L. extract can promote hair growth by enhancing the anagen phase.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” BLH308, made from persimmon leaf, green tea, and sophora fruit, may help reduce hair loss by fighting oxidative stress and inflammation.
Gushen Shengfa pills and Wuling capsules are more effective for hair growth and sleep quality than the control treatment.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “Nutrients” Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract improves hair elasticity, density, and thickness safely.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Laminaria japonica and Cistanche tubulosa extracts combined may effectively promote hair growth.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Red Ginseng Extract helps hair grow and improves skin health by stimulating cell growth and enhancing the body's antioxidant defense system.