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December 2017 in “Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science” This study found that 70% ethanol extract of Houttuynia cordata promoted hair growth in laboratory cell models, suggesting potential use in developing hair care products.
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October 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study suggests that Houttuynia cordata extract may promote hair growth by stimulating dermal papilla cell proliferation and extending the anagen phase through enhanced energy metabolism and gene expression changes.
This study found that the 100% herbal complex extract, including Houttuynia cordata, significantly stimulated hair growth and increased hair density and weight in C57BL/6 mice, comparable to minoxidil treatment.
January 2017 in “한국약용작물학회지” This study suggests that 70% ethanol extracts from certain medicinal plants may promote hair growth and be useful for developing hair care products.
This study reports that 70% ethanol extracts of Houttuynia cordata and Calendula officinalis may promote hair growth activity by not being toxic to fibroblasts or dermal papilla cells and stimulating lipid precursor cell differentiation in vitro.