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January 1980 in “Planta Medica” Some natural extracts and one hair tonic can promote hair growth in mice.
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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October 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Traditional treatment for pediatric alopecia areata is most effective and should be first choice.
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September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
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August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.
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July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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December 2021 in “Molecules” Certain compounds in three Polynesian plants may help hair growth.
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December 2009 Herbal extracts can help hair regrowth and may treat hair loss.
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January 2024 in “Tropical journal of pharmaceutical research” Cirsium japonicum var. spinossimum seeds may help reduce inflammation and fight cancer.
June 2023 in “Yaghag hoeji” Umbraulva japonica extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth phase.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Polyscias scutellaria has potential health benefits, including fighting bacteria, fungi, inflammation, diabetes, cancer, and promoting hair growth.
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November 2002 in “Planta medica” Extracts from Cercidiphyllum japonicum wood can stimulate mouse hair cell growth like common hair growth treatments.
July 2025 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” Camellia japonica seed extract helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and preventing cell aging.
June 2010 in “Journal of Medicine and Life Science” Orostachys iwarenge Hara extract may help promote hair growth.
December 2018 in “Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences” Some plants like Eclipta alba, Nardostachys jatamansi, and Rumex japonicus may help hair growth.
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March 2009 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Schisandra nigra extract may help hair grow by stimulating cells and preventing hair follicle damage.
May 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” The study established quality standards for Sphagneticola calendulacea stem and suggested it may have therapeutic benefits.
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” Sterculia urceolata ethanol extract promotes hair growth in male rabbits.
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September 2018 in “Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali” Researchers concluded that "spigo nardo" is the Himalayan plant Nardostachys jatamansi, used historically in medicine and cosmetics, now critically endangered.
April 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Jiawei Erzhiwan helps hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by affecting specific cell pathways.
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April 2022 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” Sansevieria trifasciata shows promise as a natural treatment for hair loss.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hydrangea serrata extract may promote hair growth and improve hair health.
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January 2008 in “Food Science and Technology Research” Mature leaves of 'Saijo' persimmon have the most vitamin C and both mature leaves and new shoots are rich in polyphenols.
August 2019 in “Pharmacoscript” The 3:2 combination of pandanus and sansevieria extracts promotes the best hair growth.
August 2023 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” Hedychium spicatum, known as spiked ginger lily, is a medicinal plant with a wide range of traditional uses, including treating respiratory issues, pain, and digestive problems. Its volatile oil is rich in compounds like 1,8-cineole and α-pinene, which have pharmacological applications. The plant contains various secondary metabolites, such as diterpenes and flavonoids, contributing to its bioactivities, including anticancer, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and hair growth-promoting properties. Additionally, it is popular in horticulture for its attractive flowers and foliage.
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