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GlossaryPanax ginseng

medicinal herb believed to boost immunity and improve hair growth

Panax ginseng, also known as Asian ginseng or Korean ginseng, is a medicinal herb widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is believed to enhance physical stamina, boost the immune system, and improve cognitive function. Additionally, some studies suggest it may promote hair growth and help manage conditions like alopecia by improving blood circulation and providing essential nutrients to hair follicles.

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research Safety Analysis of Panax Ginseng in Randomized Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review

47 citations , June 2015 in “Medicines”

Panax ginseng is generally safe with mild side effects and may have health benefits, but more research is needed.

research Fructus Panax Ginseng Extract Promotes Hair Regeneration in C57BL/6 Mice

41 citations , September 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

Panax ginseng extract helps mice grow hair.

research Panax Ginseng Prevents Apoptosis in Hair Follicles and Accelerates Recovery of Hair Medullary Cells in Irradiated Mice

22 citations , June 1998 in “PubMed”

Panax ginseng helps prevent hair follicle cell death and speeds up hair cell recovery after radiation in mice.

research The Ginsenosides of Panax Ginseng Promote Hair Growth via Similar Mechanism of Minoxidil

21 citations , January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Ginsenosides in Panax ginseng boost hair growth like minoxidil.

research Panax Ginseng Extract Antagonizes the Effect of DKK-1-Induced Catagen-Like Changes of Hair Follicles

15 citations , August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine”

Panax ginseng extract may help prevent hair loss caused by DKK-1.

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community Panax Ginseng is effective against hair loss

38 upvotes 5 years ago

Panax Ginseng is suggested as effective against hair loss, with a recommended dose of 400-500mg/day. Users discuss its efficacy and side effects, with some noting no changes and others mentioning insomnia and other side effects.

community Ginsenoside enriched formulation

in Treatment 9 months ago

Panax ginseng, specifically a ginsenoside-enriched formulation, is suggested as a potential hair growth treatment alongside finasteride and minoxidil. The user is considering trying panax ginseng despite limited availability and evidence.

community Has anyone tried combining Minoxidil with AlphaInfuse?

in Is this regrowth? 1 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses the use of AlphaInfuse, a micro-infusion system with Panax ginseng and Eclipta prostrata extracts, for hair growth and its comparison to Minoxidil. The original poster seeks personal experiences and evidence of its effectiveness.

community Anyone tried Thicair? thoughts?

in Product 2 months ago

Thicair is a product combining microneedling and subdural vitamins for hair loss, containing ingredients like Panax Ginseng Root Extract and Copper Tripeptide-1. Users are skeptical, with one calling it "quackery."

community Red Ginseng Extract Promotes the Hair Growth in Cultured Human Hair Follicles

16 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically discussing the effectiveness of Red Ginseng Extract in promoting hair growth. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

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