research Costunolide: A Bioactive Sesquiterpene Lactone with Diverse Therapeutic Potential 75 citations, June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Costunolide may have multiple health benefits, including promoting hair growth and protecting against cancer and diabetes, but more research is needed.
research Hair Follicle Disruption Facilitates Pathogenesis to UVB-Induced Cutaneous Inflammation and Basal Cell Carcinoma Development in Ptch+/- Mice 8 citations, March 2014 in “American Journal of Pathology” Damaged hair follicles make mice more prone to skin inflammation and skin cancer after UV exposure.