March 2004 in “大韓韓醫學會誌 = Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine” This review discusses two FDA-approved drugs for androgenetic alopecia, finasteride and minoxidil, and reports no new research findings.
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August 2017 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that Biota orientalis L. leaf extract may promote hair growth and suppress sebum production in human cells, suggesting potential benefits for hair restoration.
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March 2014 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” This study suggests that ethanol extracts from ten selected Korean herb medicines reduced inflammatory markers in a cell model and did not cause skin irritation in human testing, indicating potential cosmetic use for irritation prevention.
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August 2018 This paper highlights the growing scientific interest in plant extracts for cosmetics due to their potential benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and protective properties, while emphasizing the need for quality and safety assessment to mitigate possible adverse reactions.
July 2024 in “Science and Culture” This comprehensive review reports that Thuja orientalis L. displays several pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, anthelminthic, and hair growth-promoting effects, emphasizing its potential in modern medicine and the need for further research.