September 2020 in “International journal of current pharmaceutical research” This study found that herbal creams containing tea tree oil significantly reduced hair growth in mice with hirsutism, while those containing reishi extract or both were less effective.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reishi mushroom extract may help treat hair loss.
This study found that an ethanolic extract of Ganoderma lucidum, especially at 15mg/kg, may promote hair growth in a rat model of testosterone-induced alopecia, showing effects comparable to minoxidil.
This study found that Ganoderma Lucidum extract and its active component, Ganoderic acid A, improved hair cell proliferation and growth factor expression in lab and clinical settings, demonstrating significant hair loss inhibition effects when used in shampoo and tonic formulations over 24 weeks.
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July 2012 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” This review discusses the clinical use of anti-androgen medications and highlights emerging evidence supporting plant-derived anti-androgens like spearmint tea for managing PCOS, but reports no new clinical results.