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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study found that ethanolic and petroleum ether extracts of Cuscuta reflexa, as well as an isolate from these extracts, improved hair growth and follicle characteristics in androgen-induced alopecia in rats.
May 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” In this study, a petroleum ether extract of Hemidesmus indicus seeds demonstrated hair growth-promoting effects in animal models, comparable to 2% minoxidil, by increasing the transition of hair follicles from telogen to anagen phase.
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February 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” In this study, applying G. glabra root extract to female rats resulted in faster and more extensive hair growth than minoxidil or a control treatment.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study found that petroleum ether extract of Abrus precatorius leaves at 300 mg/kg promoted hair growth in animal models similarly to 2% minoxidil.
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August 2013 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study found that petroleum ether extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra prevented alopecia in testosterone-treated male rats, demonstrating effects comparable to the standard treatment finasteride.