June 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This study found that the methanolic extract of Hibiscus rosa sinensis exhibits promising 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, suggesting its potential use in the treatment of androgenic conditions like male pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2024 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” This study found that a hair tonic made from sweet potato leaf extract demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur in vitro, comparable to 2% ketoconazole, suggesting its potential as an antidandruff treatment.
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July 2019 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” This study found that platycodon ethanol extract showed potential as a natural ingredient for hair loss prevention by increasing radical scavenging ability, inhibiting inflammation, and affecting DHT generation in laboratory experiments.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Functional Foods” This study found that the ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus rosa sinensis petals significantly reduced serum glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels in diabetic rats, with effects comparable to metformin.
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August 2019 In this study, a hair tonic formulation with 25% ethanol extract of mangkokan leaves showed effectiveness in promoting hair growth, as measured by significant differences in hair length and weight compared to the control.
January 2018 in “Journal of Food Biosciences and Technology” This study found that ethanol-based extracts of Allium sativum and Trigonella foenum-graecum exhibited strong 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, suggesting potential for managing testosterone-induced diseases like androgenetic alopecia.
July 2014 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” This study found that extracts from Tridax procumbens and Ouratea spectabilis reduced seed germination and inhibited root and hypocotyl growth in lettuce, indicating potential allelopathic effects.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that a topical serum containing Silybum marianum extract, manganese PCA, and Lespedeza capitata extract enhanced hair follicle growth and hair shaft elongation, while prolonging the anagen phase in an ex vivo human scalp skin model, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss treatment.
September 2016 in “Medical Sains/Medical sains” In this study, applying water extracts of liquorice at a concentration of 2.5% to male rabbits led to the best rate of hair growth at 2.19 cm over 35 days, while a 5% concentration resulted in the greatest hair weight at 0.12 grams.
January 1988 in “Skin research” August 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study suggests that a Lentinula edodes extract can improve skin barrier function, hydration, and sebum regulation, possibly by modulating vitamin D pathways, in individuals with oily and acne-prone skin.
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April 2009 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” In this study, onion (Allium cepa) extracts promoted hair growth in an alopecia model in mice, with the effect appearing unrelated to the presence of the polyphenol quercetin.
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, fermented herbal extracts promoted hair growth and activated Wnt signaling more effectively than nonfermented extracts in mice, suggesting potential benefits for hair regrowth.
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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.
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January 2004 This study found that while some extracts from DanGuiBoHyulTangGami-Bang showed potential in inhibiting 5-reductase type Ⅱ and had antioxidant activity, they were not effective in extending the hair growth period.
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March 2014 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” This study suggests that ethanol extracts from ten selected Korean herb medicines reduced inflammatory markers in a cell model and did not cause skin irritation in human testing, indicating potential cosmetic use for irritation prevention.
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March 2022 in “Protection convergence” This study found that double-fermented green coffee bean extracts displayed strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and dermal papilla cell growth-promoting activities, suggesting potential use in cosmetics for scalp and hair health.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” This study suggests that a herbal extract from Gardenia, Mentha arvensis, Rosemary, and Lavender may promote hair growth in mice at a rate comparable to minoxidil.
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December 2022 in “Toxicological Research”
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January 2010 in “Pharmacognosy Research” This study evaluated the hair growth potential of a microbial biotransformed extract of tobacco leaves in male albino wistar rats, but no new results are provided in the abstract.
January 2002 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study found that several natural extracts, including Prunus mume and Rubi Fructus, showed hair growth-promoting effects in mice, but none significantly impacted human hair dermal papilla cells in vitro.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Pharmacy Research” This study found that fractions of Tridax procumbens extract demonstrated significant antioxidant activity, comparable to standard ascorbic acid, in laboratory tests.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study observed that both in vitro and in vivo research demonstrated rice bran extract can significantly enhance collagen and elastin synthesis, reduce water loss, and improve skin quality and elasticity, highlighting its potential as a sustainable cosmetic ingredient.
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August 2022 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” In this study, mangosteen pericarp water extract was found to significantly promote hair dermal papilla cell proliferation and enhance melanin synthesis in vitro, surpassing known melanogenic agents such as α-melanocyte stimulating hormone and forskolin in potency.
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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.
December 2025 in “Jurnal Farmasi Tinctura” This study found that a hair tonic containing 15% ethanol extract of cocoa leaves effectively stimulated hair growth in rabbits, outperforming minoxidil 2%, and was safe with no skin irritation observed.
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September 2010 in “Fitoterapia” This study found that the EtOAc extract of Tridax procumbens aerial parts significantly inhibited rat paw edema and COX enzyme activity, suggesting its potential anti-inflammatory properties.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability” This study found that Mitracarpus hirtus extracts showed potential antifungal activity against Tinea capitis in vitro, with ethylacetate extracts demonstrating the highest inhibitory effects.
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January 2007 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that Piper nigrum leaf extract showed in vivo anti-androgenic activity and potent 5α-reductase inhibitory effects, with piperine and (−)-cubebin identified as active components.
April 2019 in “Agriculture and natural resources”