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April 2016 in “Más dermatología” The supplement with Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum significantly increased active hair growth and decreased rest phase hair in post-menopausal women with hair loss, with only mild digestive side effects.
16 citations
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June 2016 in “Innovare Academic Sciences - Innovare Journal of Ayurvedic Sciences” Bacopa monnieri is a herb used in traditional Indian medicine to enhance memory and treat various conditions.
August 2019 in “Pharmacoscript” The 3:2 combination of pandanus and sansevieria leaf extracts promotes the best hair growth.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Shaoyao Gancao decoction may treat alopecia areata by affecting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
January 2026 in “Food Science and Human Wellness” Krill oil may help reduce prostate enlargement and growth.
July 2021 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” PMC shows promise as a treatment for hair loss.
25 citations
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December 1974 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Propranolol affects heart rate and renin levels in minoxidil-treated patients.
14 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” Some Korean herb extracts can reduce inflammation and are safe for skin use.
3 citations
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April 2024 in “Molecular Human Reproduction” Paxillin may help manage androgen-related disorders like PCOS by stabilizing androgen receptor proteins.
25 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research” Tridax procumbens may help treat diabetes.
January 2021 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” Achyranthis Radix extract may help hair growth like minoxidil.
August 2010 in “한국한의학연구원 논문집” Phellodendri Cortex Extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Green tea extract may be more effective and safer than minoxidil for hair growth.
13 citations
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September 2021 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Dexpanthenol helps human hair follicle cells grow by preventing aging and death, and by supporting growth signals.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Compounds A and B help men's skin recover faster by reducing oxidative damage and increasing energy levels.
Ashwagandha root extract improves skin and hair health without side effects.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Tridax procumbens is a promising herb for developing safe, affordable plant-based medicines.
3 citations
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June 2021 in “Cosmetics” A mix of sulforaphane, L-menthol, and dexpanthenol could help increase hair growth and reduce hair loss.
February 2022 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” Peperomia pellucida plant extract helps with hair growth, male libido, fertility recovery, and kidney cell protection.
69 citations
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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.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
December 2011 in “대한본초학회지(본초분과학회지)” Gyungohkgo-gamibang extract significantly promotes hair growth and thickness.
54 citations
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September 2002 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Herbal treatments can help with early-stage BPH symptoms, but more research is needed.
45 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology/Journal of basic & clinical physiology & pharmacology” *Acorus calamus* has many medicinal benefits but needs more safety research.
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November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Pakis Gajah (Angiopteris evecta) water extract may promote hair growth in rabbits, but more research is needed for human use.
1 citations
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January 2014 Crataegus pinnatifida extract promotes hair growth in mice.
1 citations
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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.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences” Dexpanthenol may help treat epilepsy and depression.
April 2014 in “동의생리병리학회지” Samhwang-Sasimtang extract promotes hair growth and has strong antioxidant properties.
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