January 2014 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” ChuZhiShengFaPian and Licorzine Granules effectively treat early male hair loss.
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July 1997 in “Der Urologe” Sabal and Urtica extract works as well as finasteride for treating BPH, with fewer side effects.
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May 2009 in “Cell transplantation” Green tea component EGCG helps keep rat skin grafts viable longer.
Combining medications with scalp care and lifestyle changes boosts hair growth and reduces medication side effects.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ganoderma lucidum extract and its component, ganoderic acid A, may effectively prevent hair loss.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” Licorice can effectively treat stomach ulcers and may work as well as or better than some standard drugs.
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February 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Geranium sibiricum extract helps hair grow and is more effective than minoxidil but can be toxic in high concentrations.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
Ganoderma Lucidum extract and ganoderic acid A can help prevent hair loss.
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April 2017 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” Pandan Wangi leaves and Noni fruit extracts can help fight dandruff-causing fungi.
November 2017 in “International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research - International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research” Guazuma tomentosa is effective against many health issues.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Tectona grandis leaves may help treat hair loss and inflammation.
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January 2011 in “Journal of S C C J” Adenosine lotion improves hair thickness and density in women with thinning hair.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Plant-based treatments can effectively and safely treat hair loss.
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March 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Ginsenoside Rb1 slows down aging in mice by affecting cell growth, cell death, and metabolism.
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January 2023 in “Pharmacophore” Tea compound EGCG may slow aging by affecting gene activity.
August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” BLH308, with persimmon leaf, green tea, and sophora fruit extracts, safely increased hair density and thickness.
January 2012 in “Journal of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine” Traditional Chinese Medicine effectively treats hair loss by addressing specific body imbalances.
May 2024 in “Chemical engineering journal” New treatment using Minoxidil and EGCG with ionic liquids improves hair growth and quality for hair loss.
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March 2007 in “E-Journal of Chemistry” Herbal formulations with certain herbs can boost hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
Polygonum multiflorum, especially emodin, may help treat hair loss by targeting specific proteins, offering a new approach beyond traditional therapies.
April 2025 in “Antioxidants” Rhus semialata gall extract and Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose may effectively reduce hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” Combining finasteride and black soybean extract better protects hair cells from damage and may treat hair loss effectively with fewer side effects.
January 2025 in “Figshare” Compound glycyrrhizin combined with conventional treatments effectively and safely promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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July 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Taohong Siwu Decoction may help treat hair loss by targeting multiple genes and pathways.
A hair tonic with 7.5% daun talok and 2% daun pare promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Over 150 new molecules with biological activities were found in traditional herbal medicines, some with potential for new drug development.
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October 2005 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Adding a small amount of TPGS to minoxidil can help hair growth, but too much TPGS reduces this effect and increases minoxidil in the blood.
Combining oral and topical treatments improves hair growth more than using either alone.