July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Serotonin helps hair grow by activating certain cells.
October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian Indonesia” Cinnamon essential oil and virgin coconut oil hair tonic promoted hair growth, with the highest concentration performing better than the positive control.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of ChemTech Research” The two Eclipta alba varieties can be distinguished by their chemical differences.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Cinnamic acid may help hair grow by activating oxytocin receptors.
September 2023 in “Jurnal MIPA (edisi elektronik)” Lime extract can be used to make a stable hair tonic with beneficial compounds.
Tropical herbs have potential for cosmetics but need more research and standardization.
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January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.
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March 2018 in “Scientia Horticulturae” Auxin controls root-hair growth in citrus by affecting its signaling pathway.
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking TRPV3 may help treat itch in dry skin conditions.
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January 2023 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Turpentine ointment is effective and safe for treating folliculitis.
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August 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” BLH308, made from persimmon leaf, green tea, and sophora fruit, may help reduce hair loss by fighting oxidative stress and inflammation.
Ceiba leaf extracts significantly speed up hair growth.
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March 2022 in “Plant Cell & Environment” The protein AtRXR3 limits root hair growth in Arabidopsis, affecting phosphorus uptake.
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November 2017 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Certain extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. and germacrone can boost the skin's absorption of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter, making it more effective.
January 2021 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” LustrivaTM improves hair thickness and reduces facial wrinkles safely.
October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” THCCOOH levels in hair decrease from root to tip and don't match well with self-reported cannabis use.
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October 2022 in “Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry” Zinc oxide nanoparticles made from Monotheca buxifolia leaves showed strong antibacterial, antioxidant, and moderate hair growth effects.
January 2026 in “Molecular Nutrition & Food Research” Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Damulin B help prevent skin aging from UVB by reducing oxidative stress and improving skin health.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Research®” Aromoline and DRD4 are potential targets for osteoarthritis treatment.
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August 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” JAK inhibitors, like ruxolitinib, may effectively treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia areata by restoring hair growth.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia areata by restoring hair growth.
Eclipta alba Linn. is effective for various health issues and promotes hair growth.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat skin disorders by reducing inflammation and androgen effects in skin cells.
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June 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Honokiol from Magnolia plants may be beneficial for treating various skin conditions and promoting hair growth.
July 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new Wnt surrogate specifically targets the Frizzled7 receptor, promoting organoid formation and hair growth.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” Combining shikimic acid and Prunus mume extract may effectively treat acne naturally.
Male and female Gynostemma longipes plants have significant chemical differences.
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January 1980 in “Carcinogenesis” TPA is about 50 times more effective at promoting tumors than MZ.