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February 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some herbal therapies may help with skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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August 2012 in “BMJ case reports” Ban Tu Wan, a Chinese herbal supplement, can cause severe liver damage.
January 2018 in “International journal for pharmaceutical research scholars” Meniran extract hair tonic may stimulate hair growth in rats, with the version containing 1% menthol being more effective.
June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Methotrexate is effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis but requires regular monitoring.
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April 2016 in “Pharmaciana” Green tea and gotukola extract mix helps hair grow, with the best results from 5% green tea and 2.5% gotukola.
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June 2018 in “Records of Natural Products” Garden cress extract may help treat skin inflammation and androgen-related disorders.
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September 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” Plumbago zeylanica has valuable medicinal properties but needs sustainable cultivation methods.
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January 2015 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Laminaria japonica and Cistanche tubulosa extracts combined may effectively promote hair growth.
March 2026 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies” Murraya koenigii is effective for diabetes, digestion, skin issues, and hair growth.
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August 2006 in “Journal of clinical gastroenterology” Shen-Min, a hair growth supplement, likely caused acute hepatitis in a woman, improving after she stopped taking it.
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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.
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September 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
February 2024 in “Planta” TRM21 helps control flavonoid production and root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
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January 2012 in “IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology” High doses of Tridax procumbens extract can be toxic, affecting liver and kidneys.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Certain Chinese herbs, especially Cacumen platycladi, can promote hair regrowth and reduce hair loss-related hormone levels in mice.
PLX, a tomato extract mix, may help treat prostate issues like BPH.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” LX-38 is a safer drug option for hair loss and prostate issues without hormonal side effects.
Hibiscus leaves and apple skin could be effective in hair tonics to prevent hair loss.
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January 2003 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Bombax ceiba stem bark extracts can lower blood pressure, but high doses can be toxic and lethal.
Eclipta alba L. (Urang-Aring) can help treat hair loss.
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July 2016 in “New phytologist” The protein RSL4 is crucial for making root hairs longer by controlling genes related to cell growth.
January 2017 in “CommonKnowledge Research Repository (Pacific University Oregon)” Spearmint tea may help reduce androgen levels, but longer use is needed for noticeable effects on hirsutism.
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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.
December 2025 in “eTheses of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University (Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University)” A traditional plant mix from East Nusa Tenggara boosts hair growth in mice.