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July 2012 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” This review discusses the clinical use of anti-androgen medications and highlights emerging evidence supporting plant-derived anti-androgens like spearmint tea for managing PCOS, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2004 This study found that while some extracts from DanGuiBoHyulTangGami-Bang showed potential in inhibiting 5-reductase type Ⅱ and had antioxidant activity, they were not effective in extending the hair growth period.
February 2026 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” This review discusses the potential benefits of Vitex negundo for managing polycystic ovarian disease, highlighting its promising effects in animal models, but notes that more rigorous human trials are needed to confirm these findings.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study evaluated a herbal oil derived from plant extracts for hair growth, finding it significantly accelerated hair growth in an animal model compared to controls, suggesting it as a natural and safe alternative to synthetic treatments with minimized side effects.
July 2023 in “International journal of pharmacognosy and life science” This study explores the development of a herbal hair oil formulation using selected herbs to potentially address hair loss and related issues, as an alternative to synthetic medications that may cause serious side effects and offer limited effectiveness.