January 2026 in “Magazine Portal Bibliotech Digital (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)” This study found that rosemary extracts, both individually and in combination as shampoo and hair tonic, stimulated significant hair growth in male C57BL6//BIOU mice, even surpassing the growth achieved with the commercial drug 5% minoxidil.
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December 2016 in “Govar-î zanko-î silêmanî. Beş-i A. Zaniste siruştîye” This study found that a mixture of Myrtus, Galls, and Oak extracts promoted significant hair growth in a rat model, performing as effectively as Minoxidil.
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July 2013 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study found that compound 2 from Polygonum multiflorum significantly increased dermal papilla cell proliferation and hair-fiber length, suggesting potential as a therapeutic agent for alopecia.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This study found that a combination of Ficus religiosa and Morus alba extracts promoted hair growth and Hair Follicle regeneration in a mouse model of hair loss by inducing the anagen phase and upregulating stem cell-associated genes.
February 2026 in “The Animal Biology” In this animal study, Hirudo verbana leech extract significantly improved hair follicle regeneration and accelerated wound healing in rats, demonstrating potential as a safe and effective agent for skin repair due to its bioactive compounds with regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This review examines Ayurvedic herbs and formulations described in ancient texts for cancer treatment, noting a lack of evidence-based research on their efficacy and potential use in oncology.
October 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This study compared the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract and Eclipta alba bark extract, finding that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis exhibited greater antidiabetic activity, whereas Eclipta alba demonstrated stronger antioxidant activity.
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January 2019 This article discusses various treatments for alopecia, including allopathic, homeopathic, and Ayurvedic methods, as well as the traditional use of certain herbs, but reports no new clinical results.
This study found that ethanolic extract and fractions of Ceiba leaf tonic may enhance rabbit hair growth similarly to 2% minoxidil.
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October 2015 in “Interest : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan” In this study, both gel and microemulsion formulas containing waru leaves and Java Tamarind extracts were found to have similar in vivo hair growth activity in rabbits.
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December 2014 in “Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a pet ether extract of Daucus carota promoted hair growth by inducing and prolonging the anagen phase in albino rats, surpassing the effects of 1% minoxidil.
August 2026 in “Molecules” This study found that Eucommia ulmoides bark extract shows potential antioxidant and hair follicle-support properties in vitro and in vivo, but further validation is needed to confirm these effects.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” This study found that cubosomal suspensions significantly enhanced the hair growth-promoting effects of Thuja orientalis, Polygonum multiflorum Thunberg, and Espinosilla extracts in a mouse model, making them as effective as Minoxidil.
January 2024 in “Natural product research” This study analyzed the bioactive compound profiles of Allium longisepalum from Iran, finding unique metabolites with potential antioxidant, allelopathic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, and hair growth-enhancing properties, revealing the plant's chemical diversity and therapeutic potential.
August 2023 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” This review highlights that various parts of Eclipta prostrata contain compounds with potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and hair growth-promoting effects, among other activities.
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January 2018 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that a high sesquiterpene C. aeruginosa extract significantly reduced axillary hair growth in women compared to placebo with no apparent adverse effects.
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March 2025 in “Phytomedicine” Deoxyshikonin from Arnebiae Radix helps hair grow by activating a specific cell pathway.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that sulforaphane and its related compounds may promote hair follicle growth in mice, suggesting their potential as treatment agents for androgenic alopecia.
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October 2020 in “Agronomy” This study provides evidence that root hairs significantly enhance phosphorus uptake in barley when phosphorus availability is limited in the root zone.
This study observed that Cornus officinalis fermented with Lactobacillus rhamnosus promoted hair regrowth in mice more effectively than the positive control, minoxidil.
July 2026 in “Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology” This study found that extracts from Terminalia bellirica enhanced dermal papilla cell viability, inhibited androgen-related pathways, and stimulated hair regrowth in a mouse model, suggesting potential for treating androgenetic alopecia through multi-target mechanisms.
September 2017 in “World journal of Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences” In this study, researchers observed that a polyherbal ointment made from specific plant extracts significantly promoted hair growth in rats compared to ointments with single extracts, possibly due to the presence of flavonoids and tannins.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” In this review, researchers compiled and analyzed existing data on the traditional uses, chemical components, and biological activities of the plant Eclipta alba, commonly utilized in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for treating various ailments including liver disorders, hair loss, and skin conditions.
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January 2013 in “Spatula DD - Peer Reviewed Journal on Complementary Medicine and Drug Discovery” This study found that a polyherbal formulation of Trigonella foenum-graecum and Butea monosperma significantly promoted hair growth and reduced DHT levels in a chemotherapy-induced alopecia model.
May 2023 in “Pharma xplore : jurnal sains dan ilmu farmasi” In an animal study, researchers found that a hair tonic containing a 1:1 ratio of kelor and rambutan leaf extracts led to similar hair growth in rabbits compared to a minoxidil control, with average hair lengths of 3 cm versus 2.025 cm, respectively.
January 2026 in “Digilib Repository Unila (Lampung University)” This study found that topical application of celery essential oil at 2% concentration on rabbits significantly boosted hair growth, achieving similar effectiveness to 2% minoxidil in enhancing both hair length and density.
October 2025 in “INSOLOGI Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi” In this laboratory study on rabbits, the researchers observed that both FET and FHE fractions improved hair length and weight, but minoxidil still led to better results, highlighting the comparative effects of different treatments on hair growth over 28 days.
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August 2017 in “Journal of food and nutrition research” This study found that the black bean-licorice-biotae folium extract may improve hair diameter, scalp moisture, and sebum secretion, although its effect on hair density was not significant.
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June 2021 in “chemistry of plant raw material” This review provides information on the biological activity and chemical composition of various Rumex species, finding that some have pharmacological potential, but reports no new experimental results.
March 2026 in “Food Science & Nutrition” In this study, high-dose Arachis hypogaea root extract significantly reduced prostate weight and markers of glandular hyperplasia in testosterone-induced BPH in mice, with associated changes in inflammatory gene expression and beneficial shifts in gut microbiota.