25 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Some herbal extracts, especially when used in cubosomal suspensions, were as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Tridax procumbens is a promising herb for developing safe, affordable plant-based medicines.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “Food Research” Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
January 2021 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” 61 citations
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December 1994 in “Planta”
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October 2024 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” Tridax procumbens extracts may help treat cancer due to their strong anticancer and antioxidant properties.
45 citations
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September 2012 in “Life Sciences” Aconiti Ciliare Tuber extract may help hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Neuroscience and Behavioral Science” Thevetia peruviana bark extract reduces pain in mice and may help create new painkillers.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lagerstroemia indica extract can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Platycladus orientalis flavonoids protect balding hair from UV damage and slow hair color change.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” Black rice extract ointment significantly promotes hair growth in Wistar rats.
February 2025 in “Global Academic Journal of Pharmacy and Drug Research” Beetroot extract may help treat hair loss naturally with fewer side effects.
August 2024 in “Faedah Jurnal Hasil Kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia” Gotu kola leaves are effective as a natural facial moisturizer.
January 2022 in “Annals of Institute of Biology University of Sarajevo” Medicinal plants may help treat coronavirus infections by offering promising natural antiviral compounds.
Some plants may help with hair growth but need more scientific evidence.
September 2023 in “Jurnal MIPA (edisi elektronik)” Lime extract can be used to make a stable hair tonic with beneficial compounds.
July 2022 in “Siriraj Medical Bulletin” The conditioner effectively strengthens and smooths hair, offering a natural alternative.
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.
January 2022 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” 2EVCO, enhanced with aloe vera and pandan leaves, promotes faster hair growth and improves skin health.
March 2022 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Some Indonesian plants might help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
9 citations
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June 2022 in “Plants” Shallot extract may help with hair growth and treating hair loss.
September 2025 in “JUKEJ Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” Mung bean seed coat extract can help hair growth and may be a natural alternative to minoxidil.
December 2024 in “JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT AND BIO-SCIENCE” Ficus bengalensis aerial roots have many health benefits and treat various conditions.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Digital Commons @ Olivet (Olivet Nazarene University)” Alpha mangostin may protect certain breast cancer cells by activating the p53 pathway.
January 2026 in “Food and Nutrition Sciences” USPlus PRO saw palmetto extract improves urinary symptoms and is safe for men.
5 citations
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February 2020 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Hibiscus leaves extract can effectively promote hair growth.
January 2016 in “Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” The 10% hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic promotes better hair growth than 2% minoxidil but causes eye irritation.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Pharmaceuticals” Paeonia lactiflora and Poria cocos extracts can potentially increase hair growth and reduce hair loss symptoms by lowering testosterone and inflammation levels.
July 2009 in “Planta Medica” Traditional healers in Pabna, Bangladesh, use various plants to treat different health issues.
Extracted pectin from immature durian shows potential for use in cosmetics due to its strong antioxidant and protective properties.