22 citations
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January 2021 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This review discusses the traditional uses, phytochemical, and pharmacological studies on Ageratum conyzoides, Tridax procumbens, and Bidens pilosa, emphasizing the need for further clinical research into their medicinal potential, but it does not report new results.
22 citations
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August 2020 in “Molecules” This study found that applying AGN root extract containing decursin to mouse skin accelerated hair growth and altered inflammatory cytokine levels compared to a control.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “Más dermatología” This study found that the dietary supplement RJ-SP4AGA significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in post-menopausal women with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks.
November 2025 in “Phytomedicine” Modified Changfa Zirong Powder improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
This study found that the Padina arborescens extract and its component MOGG may prevent hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase activity, promoting cell proliferation, opening the KATP channel, and increasing PGE2 production in laboratory settings.
32 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of experimental botany” In this study, the authors concluded that arabinogalactan proteins recognized by specific antibodies are involved in the differentiation and development of barley root epidermal cells, contributing to root hair development.
April 2025 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study elucidated the multi-component and multi-target mechanisms by which TR and Am may provide therapeutic benefits for treating androgenetic alopecia.
North American ginseng extract helped regrow hair in balding mice.
2 citations
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine” In this study, Scutellaria baicalensis was observed to reduce tissue damage and inhibit 5α-reductase expression in a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This study reported that among three plant extracts tested for hair growth on nude mice, Eclipta alba significantly increased hair density and length, unlike Asiasari radix and Panax ginseng.
April 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” This study found that essential oils from A. sinensis and L. sinense 'chuanxiong' were safe and significantly promoted hair regrowth in mice with dehydrotestosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia, outperforming 3% minoxidil in follicle number and dermal thickness improvements, suggesting potential use in hair loss treatments.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tanshinone Capsule may help regrow hair by boosting specific cell signals.
October 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that supplemented Erzhi Wan enhanced hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia and identified potential mechanisms through oxidative stress and signaling pathways.
1 citations
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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.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review explores the immunopharmacological potential of A. lappa for inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders (IMSDs) but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for standardized research methodologies.
May 2025 in “Journal of Food and Nutrition Research” In this study, black wolfberry ferment was found to promote hair regrowth in mice with androgenetic alopecia by increasing hair weight, follicle count, and skin thickness, potentially through PI3K/AKT, NF-kappa B, and MAPK signaling pathways.
February 2026 in “Food Research International” Lactiplantibacillus plantarum ZJUIDS51 can help regrow hair and improve scalp health in androgenic alopecia.
13 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This review explored the chemical makeup and pharmacological effects of Lindera aggregata, identifying 349 components including sesquiterpenoids, flavonoids, and alkaloids, with various potential benefits demonstrated in vitro and in vivo, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
2 citations
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January 2007 in “edoc (University of Basel)” This study identified Aquilaria sinensis and Piper cubeba as tropical plants with potential anti-androgenic and anti-estrogenic properties that could help prevent or alleviate benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
17 citations
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January 2014 in “The American journal of Chinese medicine” In this study, topical application of Angelica sinensis extract on mice promoted hair regrowth by influencing key hair cycle pathways and reducing keratinocyte apoptosis during the catagen phase.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Abrus precatorius has medicinal benefits but can be toxic.
37 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Bokusoku extract and its compound pentagalloyl glucose inhibited testosterone metabolism and sebum synthesis, suggesting potential therapeutic use for androgen-related acne.
May 2023 in “Advancements in Homeopathic Research” This study investigated the effectiveness of a botanical formulation, Zauberӧl®, on testosterone-induced alopecia in Wistar rats, focusing on ingredients such as Arnica montana and Hibiscus Rosa sinensis. Results are not reported in the abstract.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Acankoreoside J from Acanthopanax koreanum may help promote hair growth.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review of Anemarrhena asphodeloides highlights its extensive historical use in Eastern traditional medicine and identifies diverse chemical compounds with numerous pharmacological activities, noting the need for further research to understand its mechanisms and ensure safe use.
3 citations
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January 2003 This study found that SPELA 707, a herbal extract mixture, enhanced hair density and promoted hair growth by converting hair into the anagen phase in individuals with androgenetic alopecia and C3H mice.
87 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that the extract of Asiasari radix may promote hair growth in mice by enhancing protein synthesis, cell proliferation, and growth factor expression.
25 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research” This study evaluated Tridax procumbens extracts for their in-vitro alpha amylase inhibitory activity compared to standard antidiabetic agents, suggesting potential benefits for diabetes management.
In this study, Monegy significantly improved hair repair in mice with epilate-induced hair loss, possibly through growth factor induction in hair follicles.
January 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study explored the anti-hair loss potential of plant extracts like licorice, salvia miltiorrhiza, and others, finding they increased ALP and β-catenin expression and reduced TGF-β1 and IL-6 in human dermal papilla cells without cytotoxicity.