February 2026 in “South African Journal of Botany” In this study, rice straw-derived smoke water enhanced root growth in rice plants by increasing root meristem size and cell proliferation, reducing superoxide accumulation under phosphorus deficiency, and altering internal phosphorus partitioning, although it suppressed root hair elongation, which affected phosphate uptake.
June 2023 in “CHEDS Journal of Chemistry Education and Science” In this experimental study, researchers developed a hair tonic using green spinach leaves and assessed its feasibility based on vitamin content and sensory characteristics, finding that the tonic was generally liked by panelists in hedonic tests.
26 citations
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September 2023 in “Bioengineered” This review article discusses recent progress in the extraction and potential health benefits of oligosaccharides from brown seaweeds, especially focusing on their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and prebiotic properties, and possible applications in managing metabolic syndrome.
90 citations
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July 2009 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” In this study, spearmint tea significantly reduced testosterone levels and improved self-reported hirsutism in women with PCOS, but did not change objective hair growth scores over the short trial period.
16 citations
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March 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study demonstrated that regular use of LactoSporin cream for 10 weeks significantly reduced wrinkles and fine lines in healthy female participants, although improvements in skin elasticity and hydration were not significantly better than placebo when measured by certain instruments.
1 citations
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April 1961 in “OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)” In this study, chaconine, solanine, solamargine, and solasonine were found to inhibit cucumber root growth, while their 6-O-sulfated derivatives had no effect, highlighting the importance of carbohydrate moieties in this process.
January 2023 in “International journal of research publications” According to this study, rice bran oil was as effective as 2% minoxidil in improving hair growth parameters, such as VEGF expression, follicle diameter, and hair length, in Wistar rats treated for 21 days, showing potential for preventing hair thinning associated with aging.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study in mice found that topical pumpkin seed oil promoted hair growth and could be a promising alternative treatment for male pattern alopecia.
6 citations
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October 2019 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” This study found that rice bran ash extract enhanced melanin biosynthesis-related protein expression in a 3D hair follicle-like tissue model and hair follicle organ culture, suggesting potential for future research in melanogenesis.
21 citations
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January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” In this study, Salvia plebeia extract promoted hair growth by enhancing proliferation and anti-apoptotic effects in human dermal papilla cells and increased hair growth in treated mice.
40 citations
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January 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The study found that exposing Arbas Cashmere goats to a short photoperiod significantly increased cashmere production by extending the anagen phase of hair follicles, with gene expression changes identified as contributing factors.
November 2023 in “Journal of plant nutrition and soil science” This study observed that maize plants, including a root hairless mutant variety, did not exhibit typical root growth or compensatory foraging behavior under severe boron deficiency in soil, indicating atypical responses compared to other plants.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Ibnu Sina (JIIS) Ilmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan” In this study, researchers developed a hair tonic using shallots (Allium cepa L.) and found that its F2 formulation was as effective as the positive control in promoting hair growth on the 21st day and remained stable over 28 weeks of testing.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Pumpkin seeds may help expel parasites, but findings are retracted.
September 2025 in “JUKEJ Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” This study found that 20% mung bean seed coat extract effectively stimulates hair growth in New Zealand White rabbits, demonstrating results close to minoxidil 2% in terms of hair length, weight, and growth area, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative for hair loss therapy.
14 citations
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients” This study found that a conditioner containing Spirulina platensis and Ascophyllum nodosum extracts improved hair shine and reduced combability force after 28 days of use.
This study suggests that Tenebrio molitor larvae extract may promote hair growth and prevent hair loss by enhancing cell proliferation and protecting against cytotoxicity in laboratory settings.
6 citations
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July 2001 in “PubMed” This study explores the mechanisms of root hair growth in simulated microgravity by examining the cytoskeleton topography and calcium ion distribution, but reports no new results.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Lmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan/” In an experimental study, researchers evaluated shampoo formulations using celery leaf extract (Apium graveolens L) for hair growth and found that a 2% extract concentration provided the most favorable physical and chemical properties compared to other formulations.
February 2025 in “Journal of Nutrients” This research reviews the scientific literature on bone broth extract, exploring its nutritional composition, potential health benefits, food industry applications, and risks such as heavy metal and antibiotic contamination. Results are not reported in this summary.
November 2024 in “Majalah Farmasetika” In this study, the researchers explored a hair dye gel formulated with Indonesian native plant extracts and found it produced stable brown shades on bleached hair, with the most preferred dark brown achieved at a 12% concentration, and showed no skin irritation.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia treated with pumpkin seed oil for 24 weeks experienced a notable 40% increase in hair count compared to a 10% increase with a placebo.
50 citations
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September 2012 in “Developmental Biology” This study found that over-expressing Spry4 and Fgf10 modulates feather stem cells to alter feather morphologies in distinct ways, affecting barb branch formation and tissue structure.
July 2019 in “Acta horticulturae” This study suggests that horticultural therapy may help cancer patients identify their experience of hair loss and regrowth with personal growth and emotional healing.
11 citations
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September 1973 in “Canadian Journal of Botany” This study found that strontium cannot fully substitute for calcium in oat seedling root and root hair growth, though it may help mitigate toxic effects from other ions.
38 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” This study found that moderate water stress in rice plants induces rhizosheath formation, influenced by abscisic acid and auxin pathways, suggesting potential for breeding drought-resistant rice varieties.
June 2026 in “Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology” In this study, a 10% fermented Glycine max compound was found to promote faster hair growth and follicle formation in mice compared to 3% minoxidil, suggesting potential as a hair health supplement.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “JIFFK Jurnal Ilmu Farmasi dan Farmasi Klinik” In this study, the researchers found that while the chitosan-alginate gel base supported hair growth, the addition of 0.5% celery extract did not enhance growth, likely due to its low concentration.
49 citations
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January 2010 in “Plant and Cell Physiology” This study found that a phosphorus starvation-insensitive mutant of Arabidopsis thaliana shows altered root growth and auxin responses under low phosphate conditions compared to wild-type plants, suggesting a role for LPR1 in regulating these traits.
578 citations
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May 1996 in “Plant Cell & Environment” This study found that Arabidopsis thaliana plants developed longer root hairs under low phosphorus conditions, suggesting auxin involvement in this adaptive response.