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January 2013 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Some herbal extracts, especially when used in cubosomal suspensions, were as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
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March 2009 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Schisandra nigra extract may help hair grow by stimulating cells and preventing hair follicle damage.
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January 2003 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Bombax ceiba stem bark extracts can lower blood pressure, but high doses can be toxic and lethal.
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