The Potential of Herbal Agents for Hair Growth: A Mechanism-Based Review of Hair Follicle Stimulation

    June 2025 in “ JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS ”
    Wayan Cintya Ganes Budastra
    TLDR Herbal compounds might help hair growth, but more testing is needed.
    This review explores the potential of herbal agents in promoting hair growth by examining bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolics, polyphenols, phenylpropanoids, and saponins. These compounds may aid in hair follicle regeneration and alopecia prevention through mechanisms like prolonging the anagen phase, inhibiting 5-α-reductase, enhancing blood circulation, and providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. While in vitro and in vivo studies suggest these natural compounds are promising for hair growth, further clinical trials are necessary to confirm their effectiveness.
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