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April 2022 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” Sansevieria trifasciata shows promise as a natural treatment for hair loss.
May 2012 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Silibinin helps hair follicle stem cells become neurons at 0.5 μg/ml, but higher doses are toxic.
13 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eleven traditional Polynesian plants show potential for natural anti-aging, hair growth, and skin brightening products.
May 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” The herbal hair oil promotes hair growth, provides nutrients, and prevents dandruff and split ends.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Pakistan biomedical journal” Eating certain seeds may help reduce symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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September 2014 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Tanshinone IIA helps protect skin tissue from low oxygen damage by boosting certain cell markers.
July 2012 in “Ubaya Repository (University of Surabaya)” The gel and tonic were not stable.
Chinese herb medicines can improve hair growth in mice.
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October 1998 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Grape seed proanthocyanidins can promote hair growth.
May 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The wild garlic plant, Allium macrostemon Bunge, can promote hair growth and could potentially be used to treat hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle patch effectively promotes hair regrowth with less frequent dosing.
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January 2018 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion significantly reduces underarm hair growth.
26 citations
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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.
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April 2017 in “Scholar Science Journals - International Journal of Biomedical Research” Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis flower extract may be a safer and more effective alternative to traditional diabetes drugs.
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August 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Certain plant extracts can effectively treat skin conditions like athlete's foot, chronic vein problems, sun damage, skin growths, vitiligo, and hair loss, and may also improve skin appearance.
April 2025 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”
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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.
January 2026 in “AIP conference proceedings” August 2023 in “Health Sciences and Pharmacy Journal” Herbal therapies may effectively treat alopecia with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
August 2020 in “Prosiding Farmasi” Bidara Arab leaves may help promote hair growth.
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October 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Ficus carica extract improved fertility in rats and may help with certain health conditions.
A mix of Polygonatum sibiricum and Nelumbinis semen may ease menopause symptoms with fewer side effects.
May 2023 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi & Herbal” Cucumber hair tonic formulations are stable and may help with hair loss.
December 2023 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Tribuloside can increase skin pigmentation by enhancing melanin production and distribution.
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February 2016 in “African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines” Prolonged linseed ingestion is safe for rabbits.
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April 1996 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” TGF-alpha is present in sheep and ferret skin and may affect hair growth without directly stimulating cell proliferation.
January 2002 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” The extracts were found to promote hair growth.
August 2022 in “Italian Journal of Animal Science/Italian journal of animal science” Field bean supplementation improved mohair growth and kid growth in Angora goats but didn't prevent weight loss after giving birth.
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January 2022 in “Food & Function” Certain Egyptian Sabal fruit extracts may help treat anti-androgenic diseases like benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Compounds from certain trees used by First Nations people show potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.