Antihirsutism Activity of Fennel (Fruits of Foeniculum Vulgare) Extract – A Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Study

    January 2003 in “ Phytomedicine ”
    Katayoun Javidnia, Ladan Dastgheib, Soliman Mohammadi-Samani, A. Nasiri
    Studysummary This study found that a cream containing 2% Fennel extract reduced hair diameter in idiopathic hirsutism patients more effectively than a cream with 1% Fennel or a placebo.
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