January 2005 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” 0.5% TPGS boosts hair growth with minoxidil, but 2% TPGS increases minoxidil absorption.
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September 1998 in “PubMed” Panax ginseng helps prevent hair follicle cell death and speeds up hair cell recovery after radiation in mice.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Andrology” Liquorice may reduce testosterone and affect male reproductive organs, potentially helping treat conditions like prostate cancer.
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November 2022 in “JAMA dermatology” Some nutritional supplements may help treat hair loss with generally mild side effects.
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August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.
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August 2012 in “Chinese journal of integrative medicine/Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” Both treatments for alopecia areata are equally effective and safe.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Gypenosides from Gynostemma pentaphyllum were found to have anti-aging effects, increasing skin collagen and reducing wrinkles.
23 citations
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December 2008 in “Current medicinal chemistry” Stimulating sensory neurons can increase IGF-I production, which may help treat various diseases and improve tissue health.
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May 2011 in “Phytotherapy Research” Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.
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February 2020 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Most women with hair loss take more supplements than average, but these often don't help and can be risky and costly.
Renshen Yangrong Tang is effective for treating various disorders linked to qi and blood deficiency.
Some Himalayan plants with higher antioxidant activity can promote hair growth better.
January 2018 in “대한본초학회지(본초분과학회지)” The herbal extract SHJ promotes hair growth and increases melanin production.
April 2025 in “Antioxidants” Rhus semialata gall extract and Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose may effectively reduce hair loss.
May 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The supplement improved hair growth and reduced hair loss effectively.
June 2022 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” Trichovitals® supplement improves hair thickness, reduces hair loss, and promotes hair growth in young adults.
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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.
July 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.
January 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Using a special gel with copper and curcumin along with a scraping massage technique improved hair growth better than the common hair loss treatment, minoxidil.
4 citations
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March 2012 in “Annals of oncology” New treatment with green tea polyphenols and nicotinamide improves skin problems from cancer therapy.
January 2024 in “Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences” The herbal tea blend may improve hair health and overall well-being, but more research is needed.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.
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January 1997 in “Mapping” Gambogic Amide may prevent hair greying and promote hair growth by maintaining hair pigmentation.
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August 2006 in “Journal of clinical gastroenterology” Shen-Min, a hair growth supplement, likely caused acute hepatitis in a woman, improving after she stopped taking it.
January 2018 in “International journal of food and nutrition research” Intermittent iron and nutritional supplements can help reduce hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Dahuang-Gancao Decoction improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
June 2012 in “한국생활과학회지 = Korean journal of human ecology” The supplement reduced hair loss and increased hair thickness without side effects.
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June 2020 in “Processes” Geranium sibiricum may help manage diabetic complications by inhibiting a key enzyme.
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September 2025 in “Plant Science Today” The herbal mix of hibiscus and vitex shows promise for treating autoimmune diseases due to its effectiveness and low toxicity.
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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.