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20 / 269 resultsresearch Formulation and Evaluation of Licorice Shampoo Compared to Commercial Shampoo
This study found that a licorice-based herbal shampoo offered excellent cleansing ability and user satisfaction without microbial contamination, suggesting potential benefits for hair and scalp issues, but further studies are needed.
research Complementary Therapies for Idiopathic Hirsutism: Topical Licorice as a Promising Option
The authors concluded that the combination of 755 nm alexandrite laser and topical licorice is more effective than the alexandrite laser alone in reducing idiopathic hirsutism in women, with no serious adverse reactions reported.
research Effects of a Complex Mixture Prepared from Agrimonia, Houttuynia, Licorice, Peony, and Phellodendron on Human Skin Cells
This study found that a mixture of plant extracts significantly improved skin barrier function, reduced inflammation, and exhibited anti-aging effects in human skin cells.
research Using Hair Growth Activity, Physical Stability, and Safety Tests to Study Hair Tonics Containing Ethanol Extract of Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra Linn.)
This study found that hair tonics with 5% and 10% licorice extract promoted hair growth in rabbits similarly to 2% minoxidil and were generally safe, although they caused mild eye irritation at the 2.5% concentration.
research Ethnopharmacological Study of Glycyrrhiza Glabra L. (Licorice) Based on Ayurveda: A Review
This review examines the traditional uses and biological activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra in Ayurveda, but reports no new clinical results; the authors identify a gap in evidence supporting its medicinal potential.
research Formulation and Test Activities of Hair Tonic with a Combination of the Aqueous Extracts of Aloe Vera (Aloe Vera L.) and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra L.)
In this study, researchers developed a hair tonic using 7.5% Aloe vera extract and 2.5% licorice extract, finding that the formula with 15% ethanol showed optimum activity by promoting hair growth and increased hair weight in rabbits over 28 days.
research Dermatology Benefits of Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.): A Review of its Potential in Skin and Hair Disorders
This review suggests that licorice extract may be a safe and effective adjunct treatment for skin disorders like acne, rosacea, and atopic dermatitis, though higher-quality trials are needed.
research Licorice: A Review on Phytochemical Insights and Therapeutic Potential
This comprehensive review reports on the therapeutic potential and bioactive components of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn), highlighting its diverse pharmacological properties and health benefits but also noting associated toxicity and adverse effects in medicinal and food applications.
research A Review of Skin and Hair Benefits of Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra Linn)
This review analyzes various studies indicating that liquorice may offer dermatological benefits due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, potentially aiding in acne, eczema, dandruff, skin pigmentation, collagen synthesis, and hair growth.
research Effects of Licorice on Synthesis of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
In this study, licorice was found to significantly increase VEGF protein synthesis and mRNA expression in human dermal papilla cells, which may promote hair growth.
research The Effect of Glycyrrhizic Acid and Aqueous Licorice Extract on Hair Growth Retardation: In Vitro Mechanistic and Efficacy Studies in Human
This study found that gels containing glycyrrhizic acid and aqueous Glycyrrhiza glabra extract significantly reduced underarm hair growth in terms of area, thickness, length, and number compared to their gel bases.
research Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activity, And Potential Health Benefits Of Glycyrrhiza Glabra
This review examines the phytochemical constituents and pharmacological effects of licorice, discussing its potential health benefits and side effects without reporting new clinical results.
research 18β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid: Its Core Biological Properties and Dermatological Applications
This review discusses the biological properties of 18β‐glycyrrhetinic acid derived from licorice root, highlighting its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial benefits in treating dermatological disorders, and reports no new experimental results.
research An Update on Plant-Derived Anti-Androgens
This review discusses the clinical use of anti-androgen medications and highlights emerging evidence supporting plant-derived anti-androgens like spearmint tea for managing PCOS, but reports no new clinical results.
research An Overview of Herbal Alternatives in Androgenetic Alopecia
This review discusses the potential of herbal treatments like Saw palmetto, Green tea, and Rosemary as alternatives to conventional drugs for androgenetic alopecia, noting that these herbs may inhibit the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme and reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Glycyrrhizic Acid Attenuates Stem Cell-Like Phenotypes of Human Dermal Papilla Cells
This study found that glycyrrhizic acid significantly reduced stem cell characteristics of dermal papilla cells by down-regulating key signaling pathways, suggesting potential use in suppressing unwanted hair growth.
research Hair Growth Promotant Activity of Petroleum Ether Root Extract of Glycyrrhiza Glabra L (Fabaceae) in Female Rats
In this study, applying G. glabra root extract to female rats resulted in faster and more extensive hair growth than minoxidil or a control treatment.
research Efficacy of Glycyrrhetinic Acid in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation
This study found that glycyrrhetinic acid, derived from licorice, may help alleviate acne symptoms by regulating lipid synthesis and inflammatory responses through multiple pathways, as observed in both in vitro and in vivo settings.
research Review: Formulation And Evaluation Of Various Herbal Hair Growth Shampoos
This review discusses formulations and evaluation of herbal shampoos for hair growth stimulation, finding licorice extract shampoo to be the most effective, and reports no new clinical results.
research Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Studies of Glycyrrhiza Glabra: A Medicinal Plant Review
This review discusses the chemical constituents and diverse pharmacological activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its potential for developing new therapeutic formulations.