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holistic health system balancing body's energy through various practices

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic system of health care that has been practiced in China for thousands of years. It includes various practices such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and qigong, and is based on the concept of balancing the body's vital energy, or "qi," through the principles of yin and yang and the five elements. TCM aims to treat the root cause of ailments rather than just the symptoms, and it is often used in conjunction with modern medical treatments.

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research Polysaccharides from Traditional Chinese Medicines: Extraction, Purification, Modification, and Biological Activity

125 citations , December 2016 in “Molecules”

Substances from Chinese medicines show promise for immune support and disease prevention, but the way they are processed affects their effectiveness.

research Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic Poisoning Due to Topical Use of Traditional Chinese Medicines

68 citations , May 2013 in “The American journal of medicine”

Traditional Chinese medicines with heavy metals can cause severe poisoning.

Exploring the Combination and Modular Characteristics of Herbs for Alopecia Treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Association Rule Mining and Network Analysis Study

research Exploring the combination and modular characteristics of herbs for alopecia treatment in traditional Chinese medicine: an association rule mining and network analysis study

23 citations , July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine”

Certain herbal combinations in traditional Chinese medicine might be effective for treating hair loss, focusing on liver or stomach health.

$Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine as Adjuvant Therapy for Refractory Androgenetic Alopecia$

research Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine as Adjuvant Therapy for Refractory Androgenetic Alopecia

7 citations , October 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine”

Chinese medicine may help hair growth and reduce hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.

Synergistic Wound Healing: Unraveling the Multi-Target Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Its Biomaterials on Chronic Wound Pathways

research Synergistic Wound Healing: Unraveling the Multi-Target Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Its Biomaterials on Chronic Wound Pathways

5 citations , October 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine”

Traditional Chinese Medicine and biomaterials help heal chronic wounds by targeting multiple pathways.

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community White peony root extract for hair loss

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 4 years ago

White peony root extract is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss. The conversation questions if anyone has tried it or researched its use in traditional Chinese medicine.

community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 2 years ago

He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

community Excuse me sir, would you like to hear a word about the greatest achievement in human history, finasteride?

in Satire 515 upvotes 6 months ago

Finasteride and Minoxidil are popular treatments for hair loss, but opinions vary on their effectiveness and side effects. Some users report success, while others experience issues like gynecomastia or sexual dysfunction.

community Reddit’s amatorial meta analysis of 17 already avaliable hair loss prevention treatments that were found to be effective in clinical studies but are not FDA approved for MPB. PROS and CONS. (2022 Guide if Finasteride and Minoxidil are not working/ give you sides/are not enough) 77 studies linked!

in Research/Science 586 upvotes 4 years ago

The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.

community Is anyone using melatonin for hair loss?

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 2 years ago

Melatonin is being discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with questions about its effectiveness and whether it should be used topically or orally. No specific conclusions or personal experiences were shared.

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