Botanical Drug Preparations for Alleviating Hair Loss in Menopausal Women: A Global Ethnopharmacological Mini-Review

    November 2025 in “ Frontiers in Pharmacology ”
    Zhuo Huang, Wen-jie Zhao, Yong-Jie Gao … MING HUI BI
    Studysummary This mini-review examines ethnopharmacological approaches to manage hair loss in postmenopausal women, highlighting promising botanical remedies like saw palmetto, rosemary oil, and ginseng. The authors underscore a need for more interdisciplinary trials and focus on traditional remedies' multifaceted benefits, while noting gaps in menopausal-specific evidence.
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