Recent Literature Review on Herbal Therapy for Alopecia Treatment

    August 2023 in “ Health Sciences and Pharmacy Journal ”
    Teti Mariam Riandari, Ronny Martien, Retno Murwanti
    This review article examines the use of natural ingredients for treating Alopecia, highlighting their lower side effects compared to synthetic drugs. Through a systematic literature review of 26 original articles, it identifies 10 plants—candlenut, clove, meniran, cinnamon, pumpkin, shallot, licorice, paku gajah, starfruit, and sansevieria—that have shown effectiveness in inhibiting the progression of Alopecia and stimulating hair growth. These plants exhibit various phytochemical and pharmacological properties that contribute to their efficacy in both in vitro and in vivo studies, suggesting their potential as nutraceuticals for Alopecia treatment.
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