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GlossaryNigella sativa (kalonji)

flowering plant known for seeds with medicinal properties

Nigella sativa, commonly known as black seed or black cumin, is a flowering plant whose seeds have been used for centuries in traditional medicine. The seeds are known for their potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, and are sometimes used in the treatment of conditions like alopecia to promote hair growth and scalp health.

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research Harnessing the Power of Rosemary and Kalonji Seeds for Hair Health: A Review

December 2024 in “Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology”

Rosemary and kalonji seeds can improve hair health and treat hair conditions.

research Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Oil

3 citations , February 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research”

Herbal hair oil with natural ingredients promotes healthy hair and addresses common hair issues.

research Physiological Perspective of Hirsutism in Unani Medicine: An Overview and Update

2 citations , August 2013 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine”

No single treatment effectively cures hirsutism, and evidence for herbal remedies is weak.

research Formulation and Characterization of Herbal Ingredients-Based Shampoo

September 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance”

The herbal shampoo is less damaging and improves hair's appearance.

research Emulsion Formulation Assays Based on Natural Substances Stimulating Hair Growth and Evaluation of Its Biological Activity

June 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

Natural substance emulsions can effectively stimulate hair growth.

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community Rosemary oil, peppermint oil, mucuna pruriens - two weeks in

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A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, for hair loss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.