Efficacy of Herbal and Traditional Remedies for Alopecia: Systematic Review

December 2025 in “ International Journal of Advanced Research ”

Zyad Mohammad Alfattani, Yasamiyan Nawaf Aljazi, Ahmad Sami Alarfaj, Lama Abdulaleem Moaber, Hoda Jehad Abousada, Obstetric and Gynaecology, KFSHRC, KSA., Raghad Mohyadden Hakami, Basil Saud Almutairy, Arwa O. Al-Ahmadi, Abdulwahhab Atif Mahrous, A Fallatah, Fawaz Mamdouh Alsharif, Basil Anas Alhindi, Abeer saad Alqhtani, Pharmacist, Aseer, KSA, Olaywi Abdullah Al-Husseini, Nursing Specialist, Hail , KSA, Jumanah Abdullah Aljehani

alopecia herbal remedies traditional remedies onion juice alopecia areata rosemary oil minoxidil pumpkin seed oil Rogaine

TLDR Some herbal remedies like onion juice, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil may help with hair loss.

This systematic review evaluates the efficacy and safety of herbal and traditional remedies for alopecia, focusing on randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews. The evidence is varied, but some positive findings include the use of topical onion juice for patchy alopecia areata, rosemary oil showing similar hair count increases to 2% minoxidil over 6 months, and pumpkin seed oil significantly increasing hair count compared to placebo. The review highlights the need for more consistent research to better understand the effectiveness and safety of these treatments.

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