5α-Reductase Inhibition and Hair Growth Promotion of Some Thai Plants Traditionally Used for Hair Treatment

    December 2011 in “ Journal of Ethnopharmacology ”
    Naphatsorn Kumar, Wandee Rungseevijitprapa, Nual-Anong Narkkhong … Chaiyavat Chaiyasut
    Studysummary This study found that Carthamus tinctorius exhibited the strongest 5α-reductase inhibitory and hair growth promoting activities among evaluated Thai herbs, suggesting potential for developing alternative hair loss treatments.
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