Evaluation of 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of Certain Herbs Useful as Antiandrogens

    May 2013 in “ Andrologia ”
    Alok Nahata, Vinod Kumar Dixit
    Studysummary This study identified several herbs, including Ganoderma lucidum and Urtica dioica, that showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitory activity suggesting potential use in managing androgenic disorders.
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