Development and Evaluation of Polyherbal Formulation for Hair Growth-Promoting Activity

    May 2007 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Rohan Basu Roy, Mayank Thakur, Vinod Kumar Dixit
    Studysummary This study found that topical formulations including extracts from Cuscuta reflexa, Citrullus colocynthis, and Eclipta alba significantly accelerated hair growth initiation and completion in rats, indicating potential benefits for treating alopecia.
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