May 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioinformatics” Jamogenin from plants may help hair growth and is a potential alternative to finasteride.
2 citations
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August 2018 in “Korean Journal of Plant Resources” Oregonin from Alnus japonica may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
22 citations
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Peperomia pellucida shows promise for developing new therapeutic drugs.
April 2024 in “JAMA dermatology” Oral minoxidil is as effective as topical minoxidil for male hair loss but has more side effects like excessive hair growth and headaches.
September 2016 in “Medical Sains/Medical sains” Liquorice extract promotes hair growth in male rabbits, with 2.5% concentration being most effective.
20 citations
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September 1987 in “The Lancet” 1 citations
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January 2012 Amla (Indian gooseberry) has many health benefits, including better digestion, stronger heart, and improved hair growth.
Ganoderma lucidum extract promotes hair growth in bald rats, with higher doses producing better results, similar to the effects of Minoxidil 2%.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Rosemary extracts promote hair growth better than minoxidil.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Rosemary extracts promote hair growth better than minoxidil.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Eclipta alba extract was found to be effective in promoting hair growth in hairless mice.
Phytotherapy offers a safer alternative for managing hair loss with fewer side effects.
December 2018 in “Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences” Some plants like Eclipta alba, Nardostachys jatamansi, and Rumex japonicus may help hair growth.
January 2022 in “JURNAL BIOSAINS” A 10% cassava leaf extract tonic grows rabbit hair better than a commercial product.
6 citations
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Eclipta prostrata extract may help with memory and diabetes due to its antioxidant and enzyme-inhibiting properties.
March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cinchona succirubra extract with caffeine improves hair growth and reduces hair loss.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecules” Prunus mira kernels contain components that can promote hair growth in mice.
March 2021 in “International journal for research in applied science and engineering technology” Herbal hair dyes from tannin-rich plants are effective and safer than synthetic dyes.
9 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of PharmTech Research” The polyherbal oil with Eclipta alba, Hibiscus rosa sinensis, and Nardostachys jatamansi was found to be highly effective in promoting hair growth, better than minoxidil.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Semecarpus anacardium Linn. has multiple medicinal benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
February 2023 in “Clinical Toxicology”
Cocor Bebek leaf extract may promote hair growth better than minoxidil at high concentrations.
May 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” The extract from Hemidesmus indicus seeds significantly promotes hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
August 2025 in “Fabad Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa has potential medicinal benefits but needs more research for clinical use.
December 2024 in “Food Bioscience” Limosilactobacillus fermentum MF10 helps hair grow by activating certain cell signals in mice.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Most women continued using oral minoxidil for hair loss despite mild to moderate side effects.
16 citations
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April 2025 in “Foods” Perilla frutescens is a versatile herb with health benefits and potential in food and industrial uses.
Sublingual minoxidil increases hair thickness in men with hair loss.
March 2023 in “Editora e-Publicar eBooks”