January 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This review discusses the mechanism of "Malassezia" dandruff and the potential benefits of herbal treatments, focusing on phytoconstituents with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, but reports no new experimental results.
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December 2019 in “World rabbit science” This study found that high concentrations of supplemental cobalt inhibited hair follicle development in rabbits, potentially involving the mTOR-BMP signaling pathway.
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” The researchers reported that a 5% Beta vulgaris L. extract nanogel showed better antialopecic activity in testosterone-induced alopecia in mice compared to a 2.5% concentration.
This review discusses the traditional use of Eclipta alba in Ayurvedic medicine for liver disorders, hypertension, and notably for stimulating hair growth, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2007 in “동의생리병리학회지 = Journal of physiology & pathology in Korean Medicine” This study observed that extracts of Biotae Orientalis showed hair growth effects in mice and suggest they may be useful for topical treatment of alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “JAAD International” Baricitinib effectively promotes beard regrowth in most men with alopecia areata universalis.
In this study, researchers aim to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of combining plum-blossom needle tapping with ginger juice rubbing to prevent hair loss in obese women after metabolic bariatric surgery, through a randomized controlled trial involving 96 participants.
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September 2002 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses various herbal therapies, such as Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum, for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting their potential but highlighting unresolved questions about their efficacy and safety.
February 2019 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” In this study, the ethanol extract of Puerariae Radix was found to promote proliferation and ERK activation in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting its potential as a new cosmetic ingredient.
April 2011 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, aralia continentalis extract was observed to promote hair follicle development in mice through anagen progression, with the low dose being more effective than the high dose.
This source reviews the traditional and ethnopharmacological uses of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn (Maidenhair fern), noting its historical applications for ailments such as alopecia and skin disorders, and highlights its modern pharmacological effects, including anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory properties, confirmed in recent research.
January 2016 in “Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” In this study, hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic at 10% concentration showed better hair growth promotion activity compared to minoxidil 2% in a rabbit model, although it caused eye irritation.
November 2019 in “Journal of Health and Allied Sciences” In this study, the petroleum ether extract of Maharanga bicolor and Hibiscus rosa sinensis in Aloe vera gel showed improved hair growth initiation and completion times in rats, suggesting potential hair growth-promoting activity.
December 2021 in “Prosiding Seminar Nasional Kesehatan” In this study, the hair tonic made from the ethanol extract of bandotan leaves, applied on local male rabbits for 21 days, demonstrated significant hair growth activity, especially at a 20% concentration, showing the highest hair length and weight improvements.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” This study found that Puerariae Radix ethanol extracts increased the proliferation of human hair dermal papilla cells via ERK and Akt phosphorylation, suggesting potential benefits for alopecia treatment.
August 2015 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지” This study found that ultrasonic (ethanol) extracts of Salvia miltiorrhiza bunge and Scutellaria baicalensis were most effective for cell proliferation, while ethanol and ultrasonic waves (water) methods had high antioxidant activity, suggesting their potential in functional cosmetics.
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April 2015 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This review highlights the traditional use and potential therapeutic activities of Asiasari Radix in drug discovery, but it reports no new clinical results.
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review examines complementary and alternative medicine for alopecia and finds limited support from robust clinical trials, highlighting the need for standardized studies to evaluate efficacy and safety.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This paper reviewed the medicinal properties and historical Unani uses of Ranunculus sceleratus (Kabīkaj), detailing its identification, uses, and both beneficial and adverse effects, while noting its current lack of use due to availability and identification challenges.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of PharmTech Research” This study found that a herbal oil formulation containing Eclipta alba, Hibiscus rosa sinensis, and Nardostachys jatamansi showed better hair growth effects in wister albino rats compared to 2% minoxidil.
December 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses three herbal plants commonly used for hair growth support and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest these herbs may help restore hair health.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences” This review discusses the traditional medicinal uses of Tridax procumbens, attributing its therapeutic properties to various active phytochemicals, but reports no new clinical findings.
In this study, rosemary extracts (essential oil, hydrolate, and alcoholic extract) significantly stimulated hair growth in male mice compared to distilled water and even to commercial minoxidil, with rosemary groups showing statistically superior results on hair length.
This study investigates the hair growth promoting potential of a polyherbal formulation containing Cicer arietinum, Ocimum sanctum, and Cyperus rotundus, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2022 in “Plants” This study found that extracts from the rice variety Bue Bang 3 CMU, particularly the husk and bran, demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-androgenic properties, suggesting potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
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March 2022 in “Applied sciences” In this study, Lespedeza bicolor extract was found to enhance dermal papilla cell proliferation and extend the anagen phase in mice, suggesting its potential as a treatment for alopecia.
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April 2016 in “Journal of experimental botany” This research suggests that the barley protein RACB supports cell polarity functions rather than interfering with immunity, as it aids nucleus positioning during fungal attack rather than affecting early immune responses.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that a combination of 5% hexane extract of Curcuma aeruginosa and 5% minoxidil slowed hair loss and increased hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this analysis of two trials, baricitinib showed eyebrow and eyelash regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients with greater than 20% scalp hair loss at Week 36, compared to placebo.
This study on albino mice found that hair tonic formulations using methanolic and ethanolic extracts of Beta vulgaris L. promoted hair growth, with the ethanolic extract showing greater effectiveness in terms of length and diameter, potentially due to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.