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December 2015 in “PubMed” In this study, petroleum ether extracts of Phyllanthus niruri promoted hair regrowth in testosterone-induced alopecia in rats by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme.
April 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” This study found that adding menthol to Phyllanthus niruri ethanol extract gel enhanced hair growth and thickness in rats.
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April 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that lotion containing ethanolic extract of Phyllanthus niruri and 1% menthol enhanced hair growth in white Wistar rats more than a formula without menthol, although not significantly.
January 2018 in “International journal for pharmaceutical research scholars” In this study, topical application of tonic preparations containing 5% ethanol extract of Phyllanthus niruri to shaved mice showed potential as a hair growth enhancer, as indicated by observations of increased hair length and weight over a 21-day period.
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January 2016 in “BioMed Research International” This study identified corilagin as a major antitumor component in Phyllanthus niruri, with broad-spectrum activity against cancer cells and high content in Dimocarpus longan.