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Glossary Plant 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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Comparison of Finasteride, a 5α Reductase Inhibitor, and Various Commercial Plant Extracts in In Vitro and In Vivo 5α Reductase Inhibition

research Comparison of finasteride (proscar®), a 5α reductase inhibitor, and various commercial plant extracts in in vitro and in vivo 5α reductase inhibition

124 citations , January 1993 in “The Prostate”

Finasteride effectively inhibits 5α reductase, while plant extracts like Permixon and Bazoton don't show significant results.

research Antioxidant and Cytoprotective Properties of Plant Extract from Dry Flowers as Functional Dyes for Cosmetic Products

48 citations , May 2021 in “Molecules”

The researchers found that plant extracts from Papaver rhoeas L., Clitoria ternatea L., and Carthamus tinctorius L. are effective natural cosmetic dyes, offering intense and stable colors without cytotoxicity.

research The Future of Alopecia Treatment: Plant Extracts, Nanocarriers, and 3D Bioprinting in Focus

11 citations , April 2025 in “Pharmaceutics”

In this review, researchers explore various treatment options for alopecia, focusing on nano-drug delivery systems using plant-based substances, which are potentially effective and less harmful than current treatments, while also highlighting emerging trends such as 3D bioprinting and plant extracts for future therapies.

research Plant Extracts in Skin Care Products

5 citations , August 2018

This paper highlights the growing scientific interest in plant extracts for cosmetics due to their potential benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and protective properties, while emphasizing the need for quality and safety assessment to mitigate possible adverse reactions.

research Effect of ethanol extract of plant mixture on hair regeneration in human dermal papilla cells and C57BL/6J mice

4 citations , December 2015 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research”

This study reports that a 30% ethanol extract of a plant mixture enhanced hair growth in human hair dermal papilla cells and mice, suggesting potential use in hair growth products.

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

44 upvotes 11 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 Any sources on Geranium sibiricum extract?

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.

community Possible natural pp405 solution

in Research/Science 45 upvotes 1 year 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 Nordic biolabs Stem cells = Apple Stem Cells

5 upvotes 2 years ago

A new hair growth product claims to use apple stem cells, plant collagen, and bamboo leaf extract, with a 120-day money-back guarantee. Some users are skeptical, noting the product's marketing alongside other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and red light therapy.

community How to make topical finasteride?

1 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about making a topical finasteride solution by dissolving crushed finasteride tablets in an alcohol-based hair treatment. Ingredients of the hair treatment include alcohol, water, and various plant extracts and preservatives.

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learn white tea

How does white tea help with hair loss, and what makes it different from other plant extracts? White tea's high antioxidant content helps combat oxidative stress linked to hair loss.

learn Lavender

plant and natural oil with antimicrobial and some anti-androgenic effects

learn Hair Multiplication

extract, clone, and reinsert your own hair cells

learn Procyanidin

bioflavonoid found in plants with antioxidant and hair stimulating properties

learn Baicapil

Struggling with patchy hair loss like alopecia areata? Baicapil might help by reducing inflammation and reactivating growth. There is no published trial of Baicapil in alopecia areata. The anti-inflammatory and hair-density claims come from the ingredient's manufacturer and from laboratory work on its plant extracts, in people with androgenetic-type hair loss rather than autoimmune patchy hair loss.

learn Mesotherapy

technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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