April 2016 in “Pharmaciana” A combination of Aloe vera and liquorice extracts promotes significant hair growth.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “Pharmacognosy Research” A herbal mix, especially with Jatamansi, effectively darkens gray hair.
49 citations
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January 2017 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Eclipta alba extract may help fight cancer and has antioxidant benefits without being toxic.
March 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Human Platelet Extract hair serum improves hair health and growth safely.
14 citations
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November 2012 in “SLAS discovery” Some herbal extracts can promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
April 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” Ocimum basilicum L. and red Oryza sativa L. may help with hair loss and prostate issues.
January 2017 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” Modified red ginseng extract promotes hair growth and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
January 2024 in “Estetologia Medyczna i Kosmetologia” Most hair loss shampoos have unproven active ingredients.
Tridax procumbens may boost the immune system.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Innovare Academic Sciences - Innovare Journal of Business Management” Certain herbs can effectively promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
12 citations
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January 1988 in “YAKUGAKU ZASSHI” Certain natural extracts can promote hair regrowth.
January 2026 in “National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery” Using hibiscus oil with Gua-sha improves eyebrow hair growth more than hibiscus oil alone.
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August 2020 in “Nutrients” Ginseng extracts protect brain cells and reduce damage in diabetic rats.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” Liquorice and Indian jujube root extracts don't help in fighting male pattern baldness.
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March 2009 in “China Journal of Chinese Matera Medica” Procyanidins may have antioxidant, heart health, cancer-fighting, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, liver-protective, and other health benefits with high efficiency and low toxicity.
January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
Saw palmetto extract is effective and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, working as well as certain medications, and works even better in severe cases.
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October 2017 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Centella asiatica extract may help promote hair growth by blocking a specific cell signaling pathway.
June 2022 in “Journal of Holistic and Health Sciences (Jurnal Ilmu Holistik dan Kesehatan)” Papaya seed and celery leaf powder can help maintain hair health and lasts 3 weeks.
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March 2022 in “Daehanhanuihakoeji” Artemisia sieversiana extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
15 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” Researchers developed a method to measure plant compounds in rat blood and found they are quickly absorbed and eliminated within 36 hours.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts helped regrow hair in rats with drug-induced hair loss.
January 2016 in “Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” The 10% hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic promotes better hair growth than 2% minoxidil but causes eye irritation.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Chiang Mai University Journal” Centella asiatica extract may help promote hair growth.
1 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of food and nutrition research” The herbal supplement increased hair thickness and reduced scalp oiliness in women.
11 citations
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April 2017 in “Scholar Science Journals - International Journal of Biomedical Research” Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis flower extract may be a safer and more effective alternative to traditional diabetes drugs.
15 citations
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November 2017 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Certain extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. and germacrone can boost the skin's absorption of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter, making it more effective.
May 2025 in “Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences” Stellera chamaejasme L. extract promotes hair growth by activating hair growth genes.
September 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” Saw palmetto is effective for men's prostate issues, may help women with certain conditions, and could potentially treat hair loss, but should be used carefully due to possible side effects and interactions.
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January 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Natural products like saw palmetto, caffeine, melatonin, marine extracts, rosemary oil, procyanidin, pumpkin seed oil, and cannabidiol oil could potentially treat male hair loss.