The Potential of Menthol in Enhancing Hair Growth-Promoting Effects of Phyllanthus Niruri Ethanol Extract Gel

    January 2019
    Sri Luliana
    TLDR Menthol boosts the hair growth and thickness effects of P. niruri extract gel.
    The study investigated the potential of menthol in enhancing the hair growth-promoting effects of Phyllanthus niruri L. ethanol extract gel. Four groups of rats were tested: a normal group, a negative control, an E1 group (5% P. niruri gel without menthol), and an E2 group (5% P. niruri gel with menthol). Hair growth was measured over 21 days. The E2 group showed significantly greater hair length (12.45±3.457 mm) and weight (28.53±7.681 mg) compared to the E1 group (10.67±2.455 mm and 19.87±9.552 mg). The results concluded that menthol enhances the hair growth and thickness effects of P. niruri ethanol extract gel.
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