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January 2003 SPELA 707, a mix of eight herbal extracts, may help treat hair loss by activating hair growth and increasing hair density.
Natural compounds from Chinese herbs may safely promote hair growth and treat common hair loss.
December 2021 in “Ad-Dawaa' Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Green tea and celery leaf extracts in hair tonic promoted hair growth in guinea pigs, with the best results at specific concentrations.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Combining minoxidil and fibroblast growth factor is more effective for treating male hair loss than using either alone.
Ganoderma lucidum extract promotes hair growth in bald rats, with higher doses producing better results, similar to the effects of Minoxidil 2%.
24 citations
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March 2024 in “Antioxidants” Ginger and cinnamon can help manage PCOS and related disorders by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
March 2026 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” Gunja has potential for hair growth, fertility control, immune support, and more, but needs careful handling due to toxicity.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” Korean medicinal herbs in hair tonic and food increased hair growth in mice.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
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March 2006 in “Food Chemistry” The triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum can block testosterone effects and may help treat enlarged prostate.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caffeine and DMG increase calcium influx in hair follicle cells without being toxic.
Ziziphus jujuba and Eclipta alba leaf extracts improve blood sugar levels and cognitive function in diabetic rats.
July 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Glycyrrhizin may help regrow hair by activating a specific pathway.
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January 2018 in “Proceedings of the International Conference of Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental and Ramification Researches” Red ginger extract promotes hair growth better than white ginger extract.
July 2024 in “Science and Culture” Thuja orientalis L. has many health benefits and could be used in new medicines.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Green tea compound EGCG helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
January 2026 in “Molecular Nutrition & Food Research” Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Damulin B help prevent skin aging from UVB by reducing oxidative stress and improving skin health.
April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” Geranium Sibiricum L extract may promote hair growth by increasing growth factors and decreasing inhibitory factors under stress.
March 2026 in “Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences)” Angelica sinensis helps repair and regenerate the thymus in mice.
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February 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Plant adaptogens may help treat skin diseases and improve skin health, but more research is needed to fully understand how they work.
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Shaoyao Gancao decoction may treat alopecia areata by affecting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
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February 2009 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” Ganoderma lucidum may help treat prostate cancer by blocking male hormones and slowing cancer cell growth.
Gingerol may help treat chronic graft-versus-host disease by improving immune cell balance.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Pharmaceuticals Nutraceuticals and Cosmetic Science” Centella asiatica is beneficial for health and skincare due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
November 2025 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition” July 2021 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” PMC shows promise as a treatment for hair loss.
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January 2011 in “China Modern Medicine” Chinese Herbal Hair Renewal Liquid improves blood flow in mice ears.
December 2024 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” Classical prescriptions from Zhang Zhongjing's works may help treat hair loss.
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June 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Research” Bacopa monnieri, or Brahmi, is a traditional herb that may improve memory and treat various conditions, but more research is needed.
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March 2014 in “Herba Polonica” Plant extracts may help treat hormone-related hair loss.