The Water-Soluble Extract of Illicium Anisatum Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Follicles in Organ Culture

    July 2004 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Ikuyo Sakaguchi, Hiroko Ishimoto, Masaki Matsuo … Yoshiko Kato
    Studysummary This study found that water-soluble extracts of Illicium anisatum promoted hair follicle elongation in cultured mouse vibrissae, suggesting potential use in hair growth products.
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