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GlossaryTraditional Medicine

knowledge and practices from various cultures for health and healing

Traditional Medicine refers to the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures, used in the maintenance of health and in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement, or treatment of physical and mental illnesses. This can include herbal remedies, acupuncture, and other practices that have been passed down through generations. It is also known as Folk Medicine or Indigenous Medicine and often contrasts with modern, evidence-based medical practices.

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research Integrative Skin Care: Dermatology and Traditional and Complementary Medicine

13 citations , April 2017 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine”

Traditional and complementary medicine may help with skin conditions, but more high-quality research is needed.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Shi-Bi-Man Regulates Lactic Acid Metabolism and Drives Hair Follicle Stem Cell Activation to Promote Hair Regeneration

research Traditional Chinese Medicine Shi-Bi-Man regulates lactic acid metabolism and drives hair follicle stem cell activation to promote hair regeneration

1 citations , July 2023 in “Chinese Medicine”

Shi-Bi-Man, a Traditional Chinese Medicine, helps grow hair by boosting lactic acid metabolism and activating hair follicle stem cells.

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

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.

research Exploring the Medication Pattern of Externally Used Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound for Hair Loss in the National Patent Database Based on R Language Data Mining

December 2025

Traditional Chinese medicine for hair loss focuses on "tonifying and activating blood, nourishing the liver and kidney."

Integrative Medicine: Potential Applications in Dermatological and Endocrine Diseases - A Literature Review

research Integrative medicine - combination of conventional medicine and traditional herbal medicine may find its potential applications in the treatment of certain dermatological and endocrine diseases – review of the literature

August 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport”

Combining conventional and Chinese herbal medicine could help treat some skin and hormone-related diseases.

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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 I've been taking medicines for my hair loss at 18? Read description

2 upvotes 8 years ago

A 22-year-old from India is using finasteride, Trichoton AT, and a multivitamin to address hair loss, noticing some regrowth. They are concerned about weight gain and the psychological effects of masturbation but find no strong evidence linking it to hair loss.

community Epibiotech will now offer off-the-shelf allogeneic hair multiplication treatment in South Korea

in Research/Science 75 upvotes 4 years ago

Epibiotech will offer off-the-shelf allogeneic hair multiplication treatment in South Korea, using dermal papilla cells from donors to grow hair in balding areas. This method is cheaper and less invasive than traditional hair transplants.

community Story time! The Great Unbalding (PP405)

in Research/Science 236 upvotes 9 months ago

PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.

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

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 3 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.

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