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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” The herbal combination of saw palmetto and stinging nettle reduces nighttime urination in men with urinary issues.
Natural compounds from Chinese herbs may safely promote hair growth and treat common hair loss.
December 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” Saw palmetto may help with prostate issues and hair loss.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” EBGS reduces platelet adhesion, potentially helping prevent blood clots.
September 2016 in “Medical Sains/Medical sains” Liquorice extract promotes hair growth in male rabbits, with 2.5% concentration being most effective.
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September 2023 in “Applied sciences (Basel)” Ishige sinicola extract may help prevent muscle atrophy through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
18 citations
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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.
November 2023 in “PubMed” Naringenin and its combination with minoxidil significantly improved hair growth in mice.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia” Serenoa repens extract, alone or with other supplements, improves urinary symptoms and lowers PSA levels.
October 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The nanoparticles effectively deliver herbal extract to enhance hair growth.
68 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” Centella asiatica with growth factors improves hair and scalp health.
84 citations
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April 2004 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Shou Wu Pian, a Chinese herbal product, can cause acute hepatitis.
August 2025 in “Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy” Liquorice has many health benefits, including brain support, hair growth, and weight control.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” The hair tonic with menthol grew longer hair, but both formulas had similar overall hair growth.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Silymarin improves hair follicle health better than vitamin C by boosting cell growth and reducing oxidative stress.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society” Saponin astragaloside from Astragalus membranaceus Bunge effectively enhances eyebrow growth.
January 2017 in “대한본초학회지(본초분과학회지)” Sinseon-yukza-hwan shows strong antioxidant potential for hair and scalp cosmetics.
11 citations
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December 2012 in “Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research” Ethanol withdrawal reduces the brain's response to certain calming steroids, making seizures harder to control.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Ayurveda Research” Tectona grandis Linn. seeds extract improved hair growth in mice better than minoxidil.
2 citations
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February 2019 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” Anagen grow, a herbal hair serum, effectively promotes hair growth and could be an alternative to finasteride and beneficial for Minoxidil users.
A new compound from Royoporus badius activates immune cells and induces inflammatory responses.
29 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Silibinin may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ENERGI-F701 solution was found to be more effective and safer than Regaine® 2% minoxidil solution in treating female pattern hair loss, with increased hair density and less side effects.
October 2025 in “Interdiciplinary Journal and Hummanity (INJURITY)” Kalimantan herbal plants have beneficial compounds supporting traditional medicine and potential therapeutic uses.
January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Erzhi Pill shows promise for health issues but needs better quality control and clearer usage guidelines.
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July 2018 in “PubMed” The treatment is safe and very effective for hair growth in Asian men with minimal side effects.
September 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Liquorice extract may help treat acne by reducing sebum production.
September 2024 in “Ahmar Metastasis Health Journal” Ginger and celery extracts did not significantly improve hair growth in rats.