Review: The Potential of Herbal Plants as Anti-Alopecia Medicines

This review explores the potential of herbal plants as treatments for alopecia, a condition affecting up to 2% of the global population. While synthetic drugs like minoxidil and finasteride are effective, they may have side effects, prompting interest in natural remedies. The review identifies several medicinal plants with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that could reduce baldness, including Eclipta alba, Arctium lappa, Centella asiatica, Morinda citrifolia, Acorus calamus var. angustatus, and Alpinia zerumbet. The study gathered data from databases like Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar, highlighting the promise of these natural compounds as alternative treatments with fewer side effects.