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May 2014 in “Molecules” This study found that the methanolic heartwood extract of Avicennia marina significantly inhibits 5α-reductase type 1, reducing 5α-DHT production by 52% in a cell-based assay with human hair dermal papilla cells.
August 2026 in “Biology Bulletin Reviews” This study found that extracts from Avicennia marina, Moringa oleifera, and Calotropis procera demonstrated strong antibacterial, antioxidant, and hair-growth-promoting properties, with A. marina showing the most pronounced effects.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study developed a stable nanoemulsion of Avicennia marina heartwood extract showing promising anti-dandruff activity against Pityrosporum ovale and favorable physicochemical properties, which supports its potential use in topical formulations.
February 2026 in “Journal of Sylva Indonesiana” This study found that the heartwood extract of Avicennia marina demonstrated strong antioxidant activity, with an IC50 value of 61.50 µg/mL, suggesting potential for development into supplements or topical applications targeting degenerative diseases related to oxidative stress.
This article discusses ongoing research efforts to develop natural anti-androgenetic alopecia treatments using bioactive compounds from medicinal plants but reports no new clinical results.