Effectiveness of Ethanol Extract of Mung Bean Seed Coat (Vigna radiata L.) as Hair Growth Promoter in Male New Zealand White Rabbits

The study evaluated the effectiveness of mung bean seed coat extract (Vigna radiata L.) on hair growth in New Zealand White rabbits, using 3 rabbits divided into 8 treatment groups, including a neutral group, a positive control (2% minoxidil), a negative control (aquadest), and test groups with extract concentrations of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%. Over 14 days, hair length, weight, and growth area were measured. The 20% extract concentration showed optimal results with hair length of 1.42 cm, weight of 0.943 grams, and growth area of 3.41 cm², while the 2% minoxidil group had slightly better results. Statistical analysis confirmed significant differences between treatment groups (p = 0.001). The extract was effective in promoting hair growth and could be a natural alternative to minoxidil for hair loss therapy.