January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some plant-based treatments may help with ovary function, insulin resistance, and excess male hormones in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
Polygonum multiflorum may help treat hair loss but can be toxic to the liver.
December 2020 in “Rev. Amazon.” Monnina crassifolia, Aloe vera, and rosemary are commonly used for hair conditions in Angochagua, Ecuador.
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March 2012 in “Fitoterapia” Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
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June 2017 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” The study found that a specific type of hair loss is increasingly common in premenopausal women and can be effectively diagnosed and treated with various medications.
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July 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” Related plant species often have similar chemicals and healing properties.
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June 2015 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” Safflower has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and shows promise in treating heart, brain, and inflammatory conditions, but more research is needed to ensure its safety.
March 2026 in “Current Bioactive Compounds” Plumbago europaea root extract may help regrow hair.
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January 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Porphyra-334 may help reduce wrinkles and promote hair growth.
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June 2023 in “International journal of basic science in medicine” Adiantum capillus-veneris may help with respiratory issues, but more research is needed.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Mosquito Research” Combining these plant extracts kills mosquito larvae effectively.
Maidenhair fern extract may help treat COVID-19 symptoms.
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September 2009 in “Natural Product Research” Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract may effectively treat testosterone-related hair loss, similar to finasteride.
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August 2020 in “Natural Product Communications” A mix of Platycladus orientalis leaf extract and alpha-terpineol helps mice grow hair by increasing growth factors and cell growth.
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January 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The cream effectively reduces excessive hair growth and related skin issues without side effects.
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” Liposomes with butterfly pea extract and clove oil are stable and effective according to users.
January 2013 in “Scholarworks (University of Massachusetts Amherst)” FERONIA regulates plant growth, pollen interactions, and sugar signaling.
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February 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” PNU 157706 is a more effective treatment than finasteride for conditions caused by DHT, like enlarged prostate and hair loss.
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June 2020 in “The anatomical record” miR-203a-3p helps hair follicle stem cells become specialized by targeting Smad1.
March 2024 in “Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences” The Pamona community uses 21 types of mushrooms for food, medicine, and other needs, highlighting the importance of conserving these resources.
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March 1999 in “Fertility and sterility” Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” Sterculia urceolata ethanol extract promotes hair growth in male rabbits.
June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Platycladus orientalis flavonoids protect balding hair from UV damage and slow hair color change.
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July 2021 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”
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October 2013 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” A hydrogel releasing pectolinarin speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Prostaglandin F2α may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
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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.
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January 2014 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” Polygoni Multiflori Radix may help reduce skin aging by lowering collagenase and elastase activity.