Preparation and Evaluation of Hair Growth Formulations of Indian Ginseng (Withania Somnifera) for Alopecia

June 2019 in “ Asian Journal of Biological Sciences ”

Mona Semalty, Mukesh Pandey, Lokesh Adhikari, Rupali Kotiyal, Ajay Semalty

Indian Ginseng Withania somnifera alopecia hair growth formulations

TLDR Indian Ginseng may help promote hair growth for treating alopecia.

The document "Preparation and Evaluation of Hair Growth Formulations of Indian Ginseng (Withania somnifera) for Alopecia" from 2019, conducted by researchers from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at H.N.B. Garhwal University in India, investigated the potential of Indian Ginseng (Withania somnifera) in promoting hair growth. The study found that formulations of Indian Ginseng showed significant hair growth activity, suggesting its potential use in treating alopecia. The research did not specify the number of participants involved in the study.

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