4 citations
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March 2019 in “Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity” In this study of duku trees along the Batanghari River in Indonesia, researchers identified traits in mother trees that may help select for resistance to stem canker disease.
54 citations
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January 2013 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, topical application of Thuja orientalis extract promoted hair growth by inducing the anagen phase and increasing hair follicle size and number in telogenic mice.
46 citations
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November 2011 in “Forest Ecology and Management” This study observed that the reproductive phenology of Ficus species in Northern Thailand varied seasonally, with female trees producing the most figs during the rainy season, while male trees' fig production peaked earlier.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This research describes CG2001's promising safety profile and reduced systemic exposure as an alternative to finasteride, supporting its further development for androgenic alopecia treatment in future trials.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study observed that oral administration of BeauTop, a Chinese herbal medicine, significantly increased hair growth indicators, including VEGF expression, hair follicles, and hair coverage in C57BL/6 mice.
January 2012 in “Journal of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine” This paper discusses Professor WEI Yue-gang's approach to treating androgenetic alopecia with Traditional Chinese Medicine and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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March 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that methyl jasmonate can induce tanshinone biosynthesis in S. miltiorrhiza by affecting the expression of the SmMEC gene, as supported by RT-PCR and transcriptomic data.
April 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” 3 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This laboratory study found that PI extract, along with its metabolites Ang and Mac, inhibited cell proliferation and protein expression linked to pathways involved in BPH, suggesting potential for therapeutic use, although the Ang-Mac combination showed no significant effect on apoptosis through the p53 pathway.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” This study found that platycodon ethanol extract showed potential as a natural ingredient for hair loss prevention by increasing radical scavenging ability, inhibiting inflammation, and affecting DHT generation in laboratory experiments.
This study found a significant association between premature greying of hair and deficiencies in vitamin D, vitamin B12, hypothyroidism, and disrupted iron profiles, alongside lifestyle factors like stress and smoking.
16 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study suggests that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from green tea may counteract DHT-induced hair follicle damage by modifying the miRNA expression profile in human dermal papilla cells.
January 2024 in “http://isrctn.com/” Teak leaf extract hair tonic was tested for hair growth and safety.
August 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” This review study reports that while Bharangi, a traditional Indian medicinal shrub, is used for various conditions like asthma and epilepsy, it has been clinically underexplored and could benefit from scientific validation for broader use.
1 citations
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September 2023 This study reported that the combination of tridax procumbens and ginger juice improved antioxidant activity and protected against liver damage induced by paracetamol in rats, suggesting a potent hepatoprotective effect.
43 citations
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September 2021 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the vast potential uses of persimmon beyond its dietary benefits, including applications in sustainability and new product development, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” This study investigated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the plant extract BLH308 and its potential to reduce hair loss, showing significant antioxidant activity in vitro.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “Nutrition and Cancer” This study found that hydro-alcoholic Eclipta alba extract may have anticancer and multidrug resistance-reversal effects in animal models, suggesting potential as an adjunctive agent in tumor chemotherapy.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” This study found that the combination of Pandan Wangi leaves and Noni fruit extracts may inhibit fungi commonly associated with dandruff, suggesting potential use in anti-dandruff shampoo formulations.
1 citations
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August 2019 In this study, a hair tonic formulation with 25% ethanol extract of mangkokan leaves showed effectiveness in promoting hair growth, as measured by significant differences in hair length and weight compared to the control.
October 2025 in “Biomedicines” This study suggests that Terminalia chebula fruit extract may promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by activating specific signaling pathways and inhibiting 5α-reductase, showing effectiveness comparable to finasteride.
February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study predicted that key components of Platycladi Cacumen, such as quercetin and apigenin, may have stable binding interactions with targets involved in androgenetic alopecia.
287 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” This study estimates the global ginseng market at $2.084 billion, with Korea as the largest distributor, reflecting a trend of growing interest in alternative medicine and health foods.
December 2022 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” In this study, the addition of a topical gel containing growth-factor mimicking oligopeptides and other ingredients showed improved efficacy in subjects with androgenic alopecia using minoxidil or finasteride compared to drug treatment alone.
December 2023 in “Plants” The researchers investigated the phytochemical content and pharmacological properties of Fissistigma oldhamii and found multiple compounds, primarily in roots and stems, that may contribute to the plant's traditional anti-inflammatory uses in China, including potential antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial effects.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that Ganoderma Lucidum extract and Ganoderic acid A significantly improved hair follicle growth and delayed hair loss progression, based on in vitro, ex vivo, and 24-week human clinical trials, suggesting potential as a therapeutic for androgenetic alopecia.
January 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine” This study found that Phellodendri Cortex Ex may reduce prostate tissue damage and inhibit $5{\alpha}$-reductase gene expression in a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.
33 citations
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May 2013 in “Andrologia” This study identified several herbs, including Ganoderma lucidum and Urtica dioica, that showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitory activity suggesting potential use in managing androgenic disorders.
July 2023 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that oral administration of Terminalia bellirica enhanced hair growth in testosterone-suppressed conditions in both human cell and mouse models, outperforming finasteride, a current commercial hair loss treatment.