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February 2022 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, this study found that a safflower oil body nanoparticle loaded with human fibroblast growth factor 10 significantly improved hair regeneration and reduced associated microinflammation without significant toxicity.
June 2025 in “Unram Medical Journal” This review found that linoleic acid, when used in various skincare product formulations such as creams and serums, offers potential benefits for skin regeneration and hair growth, highlighting its promise as a natural, sustainable ingredient in cosmetics.
August 2023 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” This study on UVB-exposed mice found that topical application of 10% Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil significantly increased hair length and follicle diameter, attributed potentially to its antioxidant compounds.
November 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study demonstrates that pea sprout extract promotes hair growth by activating specific signaling pathways and providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, suggesting its potential as a natural alopecia treatment.
This study observed that consuming soybeans for three months was associated with improved hair health in individuals with varying types of hair loss.
July 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This review highlights rosemary oil's potential therapeutic and cosmetic uses due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anticancer properties, though further research is necessary to fully understand its mechanisms and develop safe, effective applications.
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October 2021 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” In this study, Cyperus rotundus essential oil was found to have significantly better depigmenting effects than hydroquinone for treating axillary hyperpigmentation, with additional benefits in reducing inflammation and hair growth, making it a cost-effective and safe treatment option.
May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Lepidium sativum seed extract showed potential in treating alopecia in rats by reducing 5(alpha)-dihydrotestosterone levels and improving hair length compared to minoxidil.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source does not report actual study results but promotes an anti-hair fall oil claimed to nourish the scalp, strengthen roots, and promote hair growth with herbal extracts, suitable for all hair types.
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September 2022 in “KnE medicine” This study demonstrated that a nanoemulsion hair tonic containing 7% candlenut oil accelerated hair growth more effectively in Mus musculus than both lower concentrations and a commercial ginseng tonic.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine” Black bean, wheat, and rice bran extracts can boost hair growth and improve hair quality.
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June 2014 in “Vìsnik farmacìï” This study developed an emulsion formulation with optimal properties for androgenetic alopecia treatment using saw palmetto and Japanese Sophora extracts, evaluated for stability and release of active ingredients.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract describes SwaLife Hair Bloom Onion Oil as a treatment designed to enhance hair health by nurturing the scalp, strengthening hair, and reducing breakage, using a blend of onion extract and herbs to offer both therapeutic and sensory benefits.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study suggests that the prepared herbal hair oil may promote hair growth, prevent dandruff, and offer an alternative to synthetic products with potentially fewer side effects.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study evaluated a herbal oil formulation in an animal model, finding it significantly enhanced hair growth initiation and completion times compared to a control, suggesting it as a natural and safer alternative to synthetic hair growth treatments.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Allied Science” In this study, researchers developed a herbal hair oil using natural ingredients like amla, hibiscus, and coconut oil, aiming to create a formulation with nourishing and antioxidant properties, while offering stability and safe use for scalp application.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal hair oil formulated with medicinal plant-based ingredients, reporting its significant potential to promote hair growth, reduce hair fall and dandruff, and improve scalp health while maintaining stability and safety, suggesting it as a viable alternative to synthetic hair products.
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September 2025 in “Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia” In this study, the combination of Serenoa repens extract with Phenolmicin P3 and Bosexil suppositories significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms and decreased PSA levels in patients with benign prostatic obstruction-related symptoms.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and evaluated a herbal hair oil combining coconut, olive, and other plant-based oils, finding it may promote hair growth, reduce hair fall, control dandruff, and improve scalp health, offering a stable, economical alternative to synthetic products.
In this clinical trial, rosemary-lavender and rosemary-castor oils were found to significantly improve hair growth rate, thickness, density, length, and reduce hair fall compared to coconut oil over 90 days, indicating they may be effective natural alternatives for hair regrowth.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and evaluated a herbal hair oil containing natural ingredients such as Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and rosemary oil, finding that higher concentrations of these ingredients increased hair growth activity and improved anti-alopecia effects.
In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated herbal hair serums incorporating natural ingredients like flax seed, fenugreek, and castor oil, finding that the best formulation supported hair growth with minimal side effects compared to existing herbal serums.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Supercritical Fluids” In this study, fraction No. 3 of Oryza sativa bran extract demonstrated high unsaturated fatty acid content and significant 5α-reductase inhibition, suggesting potential for developing anti-androgenic alopecia products.
August 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study evaluated methods to administer betulin in in vivo experiments and found that olive oil, food-grade lard, and other carriers increase betulin absorption in Wistar rats, while monitoring blood levels may aid future clinical research.
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January 2023 in “Uro” This study found that both a proprietary ultrahigh-pressure extract and a hexanic extract of saw palmetto showed comparable inhibition of 5α-reductase, suggesting similar potential for managing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
August 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research concluded that a poly herbal oil containing Murraya koenigii, Phyllanthus emblica, Azadirachta indica, and Mentha spicata demonstrated hair growth activity through significant amounts of flavonoid and phenolic compounds present in the extracts.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers described a formulation process for Ratanjot hair oil using Alkanna tinctoria roots, reporting traditional uses of the oil in preventing hair loss, baldness, premature greying, and promoting hair growth, but did not present empirical results.
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February 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that increasing dietary soy oil content reduced alopecia areata development in C3H/HeJ mice, though genistein injection showed no significant effect.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a formulated herbal hair oil containing ingredients like Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and rosemary oil, finding increased hair growth activity with higher concentrations of these herbs, alongside assessments of mean hair length and anti-alopecia effects.
This study suggests that 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester from African Yam bean seeds may inhibit the human 5α-reductase II enzyme, potentially helping manage BPH, although further studies are needed.