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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This review discusses the confusion and misuse of Polygoni Multiflori Radix, Cynanchi Wilfordii Radix, and Cynanchi Auriculati Radix in Korea, highlighting their plant origins, uses, and toxicities, without providing new clinical results.
December 2017 in “Dong-ui saengni byeongni hakoeji” This study found that Cynanchi Wilfordii Radix has strong antioxidant activity and may reduce key factors involved in male hair loss in dermal papilla cells.
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January 2014 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” This study found that Polygoni Multiflori Radix (PMR) reduced collagenase and elastase activity after UVB damage in fibroblasts, suggesting potential anti-aging properties for cosmetic use.
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November 2019 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” In this study, a herbal mixture (RAA) was found to promote hair growth in mice, showing increases in hair density and follicle size similar to minoxidil treatment.
This study found that Polygonum multiflorum radix ethanol extract may promote melanin synthesis, potentially helping to turn gray hair back to black by enhancing antioxidant activity and increasing tyrosinase expression.