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    GlossaryZingiber officinale

    flowering plant known as ginger, used for spice and medicine

    Zingiber officinale, commonly known as ginger, is a flowering plant whose rhizome, or underground stem, is widely used as a spice and for its medicinal properties. It contains bioactive compounds like gingerol, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, making it beneficial for treating nausea, digestive issues, and potentially aiding in hair growth by improving scalp circulation.

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      community Is anyone tried ZIX?

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using ZIX, a combination of Zinc Sulfate and Vitamin B6, for hair loss. The user is considering liquid forms for better absorption and scalp health.

      community Helicobacter's concocted serum v1

       8 upvotes 7 years ago
      A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.

      community Zix in stemoxydine

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      User considers making Zix topical solution with ethanol/alcohol for hair loss treatment. Asks if crushing b6 and zinc into stemoxydine is possible.

      community 1% cetirizine (available in allergy medicines) for androgenetic alopecia

       51 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using 1% cetirizine, an antihistamine, as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). One user plans to try cetirizine instead of finasteride, while others are curious or skeptical about its effectiveness, discussing the role of inflammation in hair loss.