April 2007 in “한방재활의학과학회지” Saengbal-eum promotes hair growth similarly to Minoxidil and could be used for alopecia treatment.
September 2023 in “Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism” One Ashwagandha extract may help protect cells with its antioxidant properties, while another could promote hair growth.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society” Saponin astragaloside from Astragalus membranaceus Bunge effectively enhances eyebrow growth.
January 2010 in “Acta Universitatis Traditionis Medicalis Sinensis Pharmacologiaeque Shanghai” Huoxue Bushen Mixture boosts VEGF expression and hair growth.
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine” Scutellaria baicalensis may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
November 2025 in “Pharmacological Research” Plant-derived nanoparticles from Polygoni Multiflori Radix promote hair growth better than Minoxidil by affecting androgen pathways.
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October 2022 in “Han'gug dongmul jawon gwahag hoeji/Han-guk dongmul jawon gwahak hoeji/Journal of animal science and technology” Adding L-glutamine to the diet of Hanwoo steers may boost their immune system and help them cope with heat.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” Centella asiatica with growth factors improves hair and scalp health.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Chinese herbal medicine might help reduce chemotherapy side effects in breast cancer patients, but more high-quality research is needed.
January 2025 in “Figshare” Compound glycyrrhizin combined with conventional treatments effectively and safely promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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October 2016 in “Epilepsia” 2-DG reduces seizures by enhancing brain inhibition through specific receptor activation.
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October 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The gel made of minoxidil and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin improves hair growth and is good for long-term use.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Baicalin may help reduce excessive male hormone levels in PCOS.
January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Platycladi Cacumen may help treat hair loss by affecting certain biological pathways.
February 2023 in “Medicine in novel technology and devices” Microneedles with traditional Chinese medicine can help regrow hair in androgenic alopecia.
November 2024 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” Garlic chives have many health benefits and potential for drug development.
GV-350 improves hair growth and quality of life in iron-deficient women without side effects.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” The new topical botanical formulation significantly regrew hair in all five patients without side effects.
7 citations
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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.
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January 2019 The fenugreek seed extract gel can help with hair growth and reduce hair problems.
January 2008 in “Guangzhou Zhongyiyao Daxue xuebao” Ginger-partitioned moxibustion with Shengfa Decoction effectively treats alopecia areata.
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June 2024 in “Journal of pharmacopuncture” Polygonum multiflorum shows promise for treating Alzheimer's and cognitive impairments.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation” Green tea might help manage hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Gujian oral liquid reduces osteoarthritis symptoms by targeting inflammation.
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May 2023 in “Plants” Allium hookeri extract may help promote hair growth and protect cells from damage.
January 2025 in “Figshare” Compound glycyrrhizin with conventional treatments is effective and safe for promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
Shiitake mushroom, buckwheat, and cypress are effective and safe for scalp care.