TLDR Fenugreek leaf extracts significantly promoted hair growth in mice with alopecia.
The study concluded that Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) leaf extracts significantly promoted hair growth in mice with alopecia, outperforming the standard 5% minoxidil. Ethanol (5% and 10%) and petroleum ether (5%) extracts were particularly effective, with ethanol extracts also significantly increasing hair length. The leaves contained beneficial compounds such as carbohydrates, proteins, glycosaponins, flavonoids, polyphenols, and essential minerals like zinc. The findings suggested that further research is needed to identify the active constituents and compare the efficacy of leaf extracts with seed extracts.
5 citations,
January 2013 in “Spatula DD - Peer Reviewed Journal on Complementary Medicine and Drug Discovery” Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds and Butea monosperma flowers help promote hair growth and reduce hair loss after chemotherapy.
28 citations,
March 2007 in “E-Journal of Chemistry” Herbal formulations with certain herbs can boost hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
159 citations,
July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews” Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
42 citations,
March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
128 citations,
September 2003 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract helps hair grow longer and faster.
1 citations,
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3 citations,
July 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in science and technology” Herbal hair gel with fenugreek seed extract was found to increase hair growth.
August 2023 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Herbal hair serum promotes natural hair growth and maintains healthy hair.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Herbal hair oil with certain herbs can improve hair growth.
January 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” Herbal home remedies can effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
