Phytochemicals: An Herbal Remedy for Alopecia

The document reviews the potential of various phytochemicals as herbal remedies for alopecia, focusing on their mechanisms and clinical evidence. Key herbs like pink and blue ginger, green tea, pumpkin, red clover, and Chinese red ginseng work by inhibiting 5a-reductase, improving scalp blood flow, and providing better nutritional maintenance. Clinical studies show promising results, such as 71% hair regrowth with garlic gel and corticosteroids, and a 40% increase in hair count with pumpkin oil. Other studies highlight the effectiveness of Curcuma aeruginosa, red ginseng, red clover extract, and essential oils in promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss. The review concludes that plant-based treatments could offer effective, safer alternatives to synthetic drugs for hair loss.