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Hair therapy advertisements claim to use a mix of fallopia multiflora, ginseng, angelica sinensis, and vitex rotundifolia for hair growth. A user dismisses it as fake.
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Fo-Ti is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, but its effectiveness is questioned. Users express skepticism and caution about its use.
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