October 2023 in “Nutrients” Millet and wheat extracts may improve hair health and promote growth.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.
February 2024 in “PloS one” Nutraceuticals that promote hair growth do not reduce tamoxifen's effectiveness in breast cancer treatment.
February 2025 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Sonication washing reduces nuclei in hair roots, affecting DNA extraction.
12 citations
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February 2016 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Sulforaphane may help with hair growth by breaking down a hormone that causes hair loss.
431 citations
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October 2008 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” Coumarin derivatives show promise as anti-estrogenic agents for treating breast cancer, with some in clinical trials.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” Root hairs help barley grow better in zinc-deficient soil.
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January 2017 in “Innovare Academic Sciences - Innovare Journal of Business Management” Certain herbs can effectively promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Costunolide may have multiple health benefits, including promoting hair growth and protecting against cancer and diabetes, but more research is needed.
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May 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Excessive putrescine causes hair loss in transgenic mice by disrupting hair follicle development.
November 2025 in “Universidad Industrial de Santander” The tonic with Aloe vera and red onion effectively promotes hair growth.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” The new formulation improves dutasteride's absorption when taken orally.
12 citations
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April 2016 in “Chinese Medicine” The research identified 12 antioxidant compounds in Polygonum multiflorum roots, suggesting these as quality markers for the plant's processed roots.
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.
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.
September 2021 in “C&EN global enterprise” Scientists have created a patch filled with tiny enzymes that can treat hair loss and regrow hair as effectively as common hair-loss drugs, but with fewer applications.
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August 2011 in “Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle” Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
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January 2016 in “Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry” Bidens pilosa L. extract effectively treats androgen deficiency dry eye in rats.
12 citations
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June 2011 in “Han-guk sikpum gwahakoeji/Han'gug sigpum gwahag hoeji/Han-guk sikpum gwahak hoeji” Lactobacillus plantarum-fermented plant extracts promote hair growth and thickness.
44 citations
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January 2007 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Black pepper leaf extract contains compounds that can block testosterone effects and promote hair growth.
50 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of pharmacological sciences” α-mangostin nanoparticles improved acne with minimal irritation.
April 2023 in “Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” Candlenut oil and celery powder improved hair growth and could be a potential treatment for alopecia.
The supplement improved hair density and overall hair beauty.
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January 2024 in “Asian Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences” Tea-producing countries are creating new tea-based products to boost profits and meet global demand.
8 citations
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November 1997 in “Veterinary Research Communications” January 2000 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Ligustrum lucidum may boost hair growth by maintaining key growth factors.
September 2023 in “Plant journal” A protein called GIS3 is important for the growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis by controlling two genes with the help of certain growth signals.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” Dendropanax, sea salt, and other extracts can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.
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July 2023 in “Plant Disease” Some maize lines resist stalk rot better due to specific genes and enzyme activities.
September 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Liquorice extract may help treat acne by reducing sebum production.