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    Hair-Growth Potential of Ginseng and Its Major Metabolites: A Review on Its Molecular Mechanisms

    Bu Young Choi
    Studysummary This review highlights the potential of ginseng and its metabolites in preventing hair loss, detailing their hair growth-promoting effects observed in numerous preclinical studies, and emphasizing the underlying mechanisms involved.
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