This study suggests that a candlenut oil nanoemulsion formulation could enhance hair growth activity in Sprague Dawley rats, with stability for up to 14 days at room temperature.
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March 2022 in “Haya: the Saudi journal of life sciences” This review discusses the various benefits of date palm, including its use in cardiovascular health, cosmetics, and skin and hair treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2005 in “China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics” This study found that applying black mud to mice increased skin collagen and superoxide dismutase activity, decreased malondialdehyde levels, and enhanced hair growth and smoothness.
February 2022 in “Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge” In this study, a herbal oil formulation combining Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Jasminum officinale, and Ficus benghalensis showed potential in reducing dandruff and promoting hair growth in affected individuals.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study explored the effects of USPlus® DERM, a bioactive fatty acid extract from Serenoa repens, in promoting hair growth and enhancing hair follicle stem cell stemness in an ex vivo setting, showing potential for both 5‐α reductase-dependent and independent hair loss treatments.
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January 2018 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” This study found that berry extracts, especially black raspberry extract, may have anti-aging effects due to their high antioxidant activities.
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November 2018 in “Journal of cellular physiology” In laboratory settings, this study suggests that Serenoa repens and N-acetyl glucosamine with milk proteins may promote hair follicle vascularization through specific cellular interactions and actions.
April 2025 in “Advances in Traditional Medicine” In this study, a film-forming spray with rosemary essential oil increased hair density in volunteers over 16 weeks, suggesting it has potential efficacy for treating androgenetic alopecia by enhancing hair density restoration.
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January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article is a letter to the editor discussing the treatment of telogen effluvium using a dietary supplement, but it provides no new research results.
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October 2017 in “Nutrients” This study observed that the ethyl acetate extract of Equisetum debile showed high activity against 5α-reductase and lipid peroxidation with no cytotoxicity on dermal papilla cells.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This review reports that Fenugreek seeds contain compounds like Galactomannan and Trigonelline, which show anti-diabetic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects, while Fenugreek leaves have high saponin content, contributing to their anti-microbial activities.
August 2015 in “한국식품영양과학회 산업심포지움발표집” 1 citations
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December 1965 in “PubMed” June 2018 in “JoLS Journal of Life Sciences” The fermented mixture may help hair growth and has antioxidative benefits.
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September 2009 in “Natural Product Research” In this study, petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit effectively promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgen-induced alopecia, showing comparable results to the standard treatment, finasteride.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated a polyherbal hair mask containing neem, tulsi, fenugreek, amla, multani mitti, aloe vera, and tea tree oil, and the expected results suggest its potential effectiveness for controlling sebum production, inhibiting Malassezia, and improving scalp health as a natural anti-dandruff treatment.
May 2021 in “Boletín latinoamericano y del Caribe de plantas medicinales y aromáticas” This study found that ethanolic extracts of Microsechium helleri showed notable antioxidant, hypoglycemic, and cardioprotective activities, while chloroformic extracts exhibited significant anti-inflammatory effects in experimental models.
April 2023 in “Seven Editora eBooks” This review discusses essential oils for androgenetic alopecia and hair growth but reports that few robust clinical trials currently support their effectiveness; the authors call for more research.
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study found that ethanolic and petroleum ether extracts of Cuscuta reflexa, as well as an isolate from these extracts, improved hair growth and follicle characteristics in androgen-induced alopecia in rats.
July 2024 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” This study explores the potential of rosemary oil for stimulating hair growth, focusing on developing ROS-loaded microsponges to enhance its permeability for topical application, but results are not reported.
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April 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that nut oil from Prunus mira promoted hair growth in mice, potentially through the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a polyherbal Ayurvedic hair regrowth oil was formulated and tested, demonstrating significant hair growth-promotion in albino rats compared to untreated controls, suggesting potential as a natural remedy for hair loss, though further clinical trials in humans are recommended.
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October 2002 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that combining topical squaric acid dibutylester with other therapies may improve hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata unresponsive to topical therapy alone.
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January 2015 in “Laboratory Animal Research” This study found that oral administration of Laminaria japonica and Cistanche tubulosa extracts may improve hair regrowth in mice, comparable to the effects of 3% Minoxidil, potentially due to their anti-inflammatory properties.
July 2023 in “International journal of research publications” In this study, topical application of 45% robusta green coffee bean extract in male wistar rats did not significantly enhance hair growth but effectively inhibited the increase of 5α-reductase type 1 levels when exposed to testosterone.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that herbal hair oils, incorporating medicinal plant extracts and carrier oils, show promise in promoting hair growth and scalp health by demonstrating antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, with clinical evidence supporting reductions in hair fall and dandruff with minimal side effects.
March 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” This study found that Nymphaea caerulea flower extract may improve scalp condition by reducing sebum production, inhibiting inflammation and microbial factors, and decreasing cortisol and vascular permeability.
May 2025 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” This study reported that a novel SMEDDS formulation of PPO demonstrated better permeation and improved hair growth compared to a marketed formulation in tests for managing androgenetic alopecia, with further exploration suggested.
December 2024 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, preliminary clinical trials and user feedback indicated that a newly formulated herbal hair oil containing traditional medicinal plants significantly reduces hair fall, improves hair density, and enhances overall scalp health, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective hair loss treatment.
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January 1966 in “PubMed”