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    GlossaryHerbal Medicine (Herbal Therapies)

    using plant-based substances for therapeutic health benefits

    Herbal Medicine, also known as Herbal Remedies or Phytotherapy, involves using plant-based substances for their therapeutic properties to prevent, alleviate, or cure various health conditions. This practice relies on the medicinal properties of different parts of plants, such as leaves, roots, flowers, and seeds, and is often integrated into traditional and modern medical practices.

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      herb and oil with stimulant, circulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

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      herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

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      community Exploring Bryan Johnson's Hair Routine In Detail

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 9 months ago
      Bryan Johnson uses a custom hair loss treatment that includes topical finasteride, minoxidil, azelaic acid, diclofenac, tea tree oil, rosemary oil, ginkgo biloba, biotin, and melatonin, which have shown varying degrees of effectiveness with minimal side effects. He also undergoes PRP and laser therapy, and has tried dutasteride mesotherapy.

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      in Satire  272 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, red light therapy, and biotin pills. The most proven treatments are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, while other methods are considered less effective or satirical.

      community ~1 year using rosemary shampoo (trigger warning)

      in Progress Pictures  158 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user reported hair thickening and a stronger crown after using rosemary shampoo for about a year, with progress pictures as evidence. Some commenters discussed the effectiveness of natural treatments versus pharmaceutical options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

      in Scalp Massage  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

      community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.

      in Treatment  55 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.