Test the Growth Process of Hair Follicles by Administering Coconut and Candlenut Oil to the Entire Back of White Rats (Rattus Norvegicus) of the Wistar Strain
December 2023
in “
International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical
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TLDR A mix of 80% coconut oil and 20% candlenut oil best promotes hair growth.
The study tested the efficacy of a coconut oil and candlenut oil mixture on hair development in Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus). Results showed that a mixture of 80% coconut oil and 20% candlenut oil was most effective in stimulating hair growth. The high concentration of lauric acid in coconut oil contributes to its health benefits, including promoting hair growth.