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    GlossaryPlant Extracts (Natural Extracts)

    substances derived from plants for medicinal or cosmetic use

    Plant extracts, also known as botanical extracts or herbal extracts, are substances obtained by extracting parts of plants, such as leaves, flowers, roots, or seeds, using solvents like water, alcohol, or oil. These extracts contain concentrated bioactive compounds that can be used for various purposes, including medicinal, cosmetic, and nutritional applications, due to their therapeutic properties and natural benefits.

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      community Possible natural pp405 solution

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 7 months ago
      Rotenone, a natural plant extract, may promote hair growth by increasing LDH activity and blocking MPC in the scalp, but it carries risks due to its toxicity. The suggested formulation includes Barbasco extract, DMSO, propylene glycol or PEG-400, ethanol, and a carrier oil.

      community Serum based on plant extracts boosts hair growth in weeks.

      in Treatment  44 upvotes 5 months ago
      A serum containing Centella asiatica extracellular vesicles, IGF-1, FGF-7, and caffeine significantly improved hair thickness, density, length, and reduced hair loss after 56 days. The conversation also discusses how treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole address different aspects of hair loss by reducing DHT, improving blood flow, and lowering inflammation.

      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       21 upvotes 6 years ago
      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

      community Any sources on Geranium sibiricum extract?

      in Product 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss and explores the potential of Geranium sibiricum extract as a safer alternative. It highlights the difficulty in finding this specific extract and suggests considering other plants with similar compounds, like Indian gooseberry.