Synergistic Trichogenic Efficacy of Wedelia Chinensis and Cassytha Filiformis Emulgel in Murine Models

    June 2026 in “ Research Square ”
    Sakshy Sharma, Ganesh Prasad Mishra

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    Studysummary This study evaluated an herbal emulgel formulation containing extracts from Wedelia chinensis and Cassytha filiformis for hair growth promotion in rats, finding that the combined formulation significantly increased hair growth compared to both individual extracts and the control group.
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