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    Angelica Sinensis And Ligusticum Sinense 'Chuanxiong' Leaf Essential Oils Promote Hair Growth Without Acute Toxicity

    April 2025 in “ Natural Product Communications ”
    Li Ma, Michelle Pi, Zhuqing Dai … Lei Yao
    Studysummary This study found that essential oils from A. sinensis and L. sinense 'chuanxiong' were safe and significantly promoted hair regrowth in mice with dehydrotestosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia, outperforming 3% minoxidil in follicle number and dermal thickness improvements, suggesting potential use in hair loss treatments.
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