January 2025 in “Bandung Conference Series Pharmacy” Tin leaf extract in solid shampoo can effectively reduce oxidative stress on hair and scalp.
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July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta alba extract improved learning, memory, and stress-related ulcers in rats without affecting movement or causing anxiety.
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December 2021 in “Annals of phytomedicine” The herbal hair dye with a 1:2 henna to indigo ratio works well, is safe, and eco-friendly.
The combination therapy improved hair growth and thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2020 in “JoLS Journal of Life Sciences” Red onion and Angelica gigas extracts promote hair growth and improve hair health.
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March 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Minoxidil increases nail growth more than biotin.
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September 2004 in “대한의생명과학회지” An extract made from Polygoni multiflori Radix, Angelica gigantis Radix, and Lycii Fructus was found to increase hair density and prevent hair loss in most users when applied daily for 18 months.
August 2023 in “Innovare journal of Ayurvedic sciences” Mango and hibiscus leaf extracts could help manage diabetes by inhibiting enzymes related to the disease.
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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.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Angelica sinensis and Tetrapanax papyrifer are common in Taiwanese TCM for lactation, with potential anticancer benefits.
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May 2017 in “Universal journal of pharmaceutical research” Glycyrrhiza glabra has various medicinal properties, including antibacterial and antioxidant effects.
November 2012 in “International Journal of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence” Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract promotes faster and longer hair growth in female rats.
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November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” Certain herbal compounds, especially from bitter melon, can inhibit cancer growth and promote hair growth by blocking PAK1.
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February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Combining PRP with topical minoxidil is most effective for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
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July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.
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July 2017 in “Pakistan Journal of Zoology” Fenugreek leaf extracts significantly promoted hair growth in mice with alopecia.
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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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December 2010 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” Polygoni mulitiflori Radix water extracts promote hair growth and are safer than minoxidil.
November 2025 in “ACS Omega” Teak leaf extract may help hair growth and reduce inflammation safely.
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February 2019 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” Anagen grow, a herbal hair serum, effectively promotes hair growth and could be an alternative to finasteride and beneficial for Minoxidil users.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The rosemary-fenugreek serum is effective and safe for managing hair loss and promoting scalp health.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The rosemary-fenugreek serum is effective and safe for managing hair loss and promoting scalp health.
January 2021 in “Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science” January 2015 in “Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich)” The supplement did not work better than a placebo for hair loss in women over 60.
December 2025 in “JMU Scholoraly Commons (James Madison University)” Combining PRP with minoxidil improves hair growth and satisfaction more than minoxidil alone.