The Effect of an Oral Product Containing Amla Fruit on Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    July 2023 in “ Journal of Ethnopharmacology
    Marzieh Akhbari, Alireza Firooz, Roja Rahimi, Mahmood Shirzad, Niusha Esmaealzadeh, Laila Shirbeigi
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    TLDR Amla fruit syrup improved hair growth and satisfaction in women with hair loss without significant side effects.
    A randomized controlled trial involving 60 women with Female Androgenetic Alopecia (FAGA) was conducted to investigate the effects of an oral product containing Amla fruit (Phyllanthus emblica L.). The participants were divided into two groups of 30, with the intervention group receiving 10 cc Amla syrup thrice a day for 12 weeks, and the control group receiving a placebo. The results showed a significant increase in the anagen-to-telogen ratio in the intervention group compared to the placebo group (F = 10.4, P = 0.002). Both physician and patient satisfaction increased in the Amla group compared to the placebo group at the 12th week of intervention (P<0.001). The Amla syrup had no significant side effects, with only one case of mild constipation reported. The study concluded that Amla syrup could potentially treat androgenic hair loss in women and increase the anagen phase, although further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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