Periplaneta americana extract promotes hair growth and is safe for treating hair loss.
July 2010 in “学術講演梗概集. A-1, 材料施工” Finasteride effectively slowed hair loss and promoted hair growth in Taiwanese men with AGA.
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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.
January 2011 in “China Modern Doctor” Combining longxuejie and finasteride effectively reduces bleeding during TURP without side effects.
April 2025 in “Antioxidants” Rhus semialata gall extract and Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose may effectively reduce hair loss.
August 2018 in “Daehan binyogi jong-yang haksulji” Taking sildenafil and finasteride together is safe and improves urinary and sexual symptoms in BPH patients.
November 2025 in “ACS Omega” Teak leaf extract may help hair growth and reduce inflammation safely.
December 2022 in “한국 미생물 생명공학회지” TS-SCLF from fermented Schisandra chinensis may promote hair growth and improve hair quality.
August 2018 in “Farmatsevtychnyĭ zhurnal” The emulgel with Saw Palmetto and Sophora Japonica shows promise for treating hair loss.
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October 2018 in “International Journal of Green Pharmacy” The herbal shampoo with Piper betle and Psidium guajava leaves extract promotes hair growth and improves hair health.
July 2021 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” PMC shows promise as a treatment for hair loss.
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December 2020 in “Brain Sciences” Indian herbs like Bacopa monnieri and Centella asiatica may help memory, but more research is needed.
January 2005 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” 0.5% TPGS boosts hair growth with minoxidil, but 2% TPGS increases minoxidil absorption.
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Gagamchengyoung-tang may help improve hair growth and scalp health in certain alopecia patients.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” Ageratum conyzoides extract promotes hair growth and regrowth.
March 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Medicamento” The hair tonic from Usada Bali plants increased hair growth without irritating the skin.
January 2024 in “Journal of applied biological chemistry” Glehnia littoralis and Andrographis paniculata extracts can significantly boost hair growth.
Gushen Shengfa pills and Wuling capsules are more effective for hair growth and sleep quality than the control treatment.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Polygonum multiflorum can promote hair growth when taken orally or applied topically.
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May 2020 in “BMC complementary medicine and therapies” Polygonum multiflorum extract helps hair grow longer and fights the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.
January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Health Sciences and Medicine” Nephrolepis biserrata may improve fertility and reduce prostate issues in males.
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September 2024 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” Total glucosides of paeony may help treat alopecia areata by reducing inflammation and hair loss.
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in aging neuroscience” Taking triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum over a long time can help slow down brain aging and improve overall health in mice.
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February 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” The combination of tadalafil and finasteride improves urinary symptoms and erectile function in men with enlarged prostates.
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October 2005 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Adding a small amount of TPGS to minoxidil can help hair growth, but too much TPGS reduces this effect and increases minoxidil in the blood.
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February 2009 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” Ganoderma lucidum may help treat prostate cancer by blocking male hormones and slowing cancer cell growth.
December 2020 in “한국인그리에학회지” Astringent persimmon fruit extract may help increase hair length and coverage without increasing the number of hair follicles.
December 2018 in “Jurnal Farmamedika (Pharmamedica Journal)” The combination of watermelon skin extract and banana trunk liquid promotes hair growth in male white rats.
December 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” The treatment improved prostate health in mice.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” St. John's Wort may reduce the effectiveness of finasteride by increasing its breakdown in the body.