Hair Growth Promoting Activity of Zauberol in Testosterone-Induced Alopecia in Wistar Rats

May 2023 in “ Advancements in Homeopathic Research ”

Satyendra K. Rajput, Monalisa Mukherjee, Harsha Kharkwal, Snigdha Suman Dalua, Poorva Tiwari, Ramachandran Valavan

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Studysummary This study investigated the effectiveness of a botanical formulation, Zauberӧl®, on testosterone-induced alopecia in Wistar rats, focusing on ingredients such as Arnica montana and Hibiscus Rosa sinensis. Results are not reported in the abstract.

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The study investigated the effectiveness of a formulation called Zauberӧl® in treating testosterone-induced alopecia in Wistar rats. Zauberӧl® contains various herbal ingredients including Arnica montana, Ceanothus americanus, Eclipta prostrata, Hibiscus Rosa sinensis, Jaborandi, Murraya koenigii, Sabal serrulata, and Thuja occidentalis. Alopecia, or hair loss, is a disorder that affects 0.2-2% of the world's population and can be caused by factors such as poor nutrition, chronic stress, and genetics. The study aimed to provide a potential solution for this issue using homeopathic herbal ingredients.

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