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.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a comprehensive Ayurvedic treatment protocol was shown to effectively improve symptoms of Indralupta, a condition similar to alopecia areata, by reducing patch size, increasing hair density, and restoring follicular activity, without adverse effects.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ursolic and shikimic acid together boost hair growth better than alone.
This study found that Ganoderma Lucidum extract and its active component, Ganoderic acid A, improved hair cell proliferation and growth factor expression in lab and clinical settings, demonstrating significant hair loss inhibition effects when used in shampoo and tonic formulations over 24 weeks.
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December 2022 in “Food Chemistry Advances” This review discusses diosgenin's potential benefits for several chronic diseases and emphasizes extraction and quantification techniques, but reports no clinical findings.
This study suggests that bioactives like Curcumin, Quercetin, and "Tulsi" may relieve chemotherapy-induced adverse drug reactions in cancer patients, potentially reducing resistance and recurrence.
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October 2017 This review summarizes the antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties of Indian Gooseberry, its phytochemical composition, and its use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Amalaki Churna, given at a dose of 3g twice daily, significantly reduced hair fall and improved hair strength in patients with non-cicatricial hair loss over 60 days, without reported adverse effects.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this case report, a multimodal Ayurvedic treatment combining Gunjadi Taila, Rasayana therapy, and Prachhanna Karma successfully reduced hair fall, scalp itching, dandruff, and dryness in a 32-year-old male, suggesting its effectiveness for managing these scalp disorders.
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January 2012 This review discusses the therapeutic uses of Indian gooseberry in Ayurveda, including potential benefits for longevity, digestion, and other health conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
July 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the use of Dravanti beeja lepa for 28 days was observed to significantly regenerate hair in patients with Indralupta (Alopecia Areata).
June 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This article discusses the potential of Bhringraj, a plant used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, for its significant bioactive compounds and therapeutic applications, emphasizing the importance of its extraction processes and its demonstrated non-toxic nature in rat and mice studies at high doses.
July 2024 in “Science and Culture” This comprehensive review reports that Thuja orientalis L. displays several pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, anthelminthic, and hair growth-promoting effects, emphasizing its potential in modern medicine and the need for further research.
This study observed that low doses of a mixture of Chinese herb extracts promoted hair growth in vitro, while high doses inhibited it.
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December 2022 in “Plants” This study suggests that guava leaf extract may inhibit hair loss by downregulating genes involved in androgen synthesis, potentially offering a natural alternative for treating androgenetic alopecia.
January 2022 in “Journal Of Biotechnology And Crop Science” This review explores the pharmacological effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra, or liquorice, highlighting its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties, but reports no new experimental results.
June 2021 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” In this source, a case of a female patient with indralupta (alopecia areata) was successfully treated using Ayurvedic methods, specifically jaluaka, haridra, and nimbalepa, suggesting an effective alternative to corticosteroids, which have harmful side effects and are unsuitable for long-term use.
July 2026 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Health Sciences” This study explored the potential of Tridax procumbens, a medicinal plant, for hair growth applications by analyzing its bioactive compounds through in silico and phytopharmacological evaluations, resulting in a novel hair serum formulation that demonstrated promising hair growth-promoting properties in preliminary tests.
This review discusses the medicinal uses and phytochemical composition of Eclipta alba and reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest its potential therapeutic significance due to complex interactions of its constituents.
May 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” In this case report, a 19-year-old male with alopecia areata showed complete relief from symptoms and increased hair density after 90 days of Shamana therapy, suggesting its potential effectiveness in treating this condition with minimal side effects.
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.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed that Prachhanna followed by Guñjā lepa was more effective than Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy with Minoxidil 5% in promoting hair regrowth and reducing symptoms of Indralupta, showing greater reductions in hair loss and itching over a 45-day period.
April 2018 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” Ayurvedic treatment improved hair growth in a person with hair loss.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed that over 60 days, Amalaki Churna, when administered to 30 patients with non-cicatricial hair fall, significantly reduced hair fall and improved hair tensile strength without adverse effects, suggesting beneficial Rasayana and Keshya properties.
February 2022 in “Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge” In this study, a herbal oil formulation combining Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Jasminum officinale, and Ficus benghalensis showed potential in reducing dandruff and promoting hair growth in affected individuals.
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August 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” In this study, a 63-year-old woman with tinea capitis experienced promising improvements in symptoms such as pain, itching, and mild hair loss after undergoing Ayurvedic treatments, including rakta mokshana and shamana aushadi, over a period of 35 days.
April 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” This study found that Ocimum basilicum L. showed the highest 5α-reductase inhibitory activity among ten Thai plants, despite no correlation between enzyme inhibition and total phenolic content.
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October 2013 in “Botanics Targets and Therapy” In this animal study, a herbal preparation demonstrated moderate anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties, suggesting its potential usefulness for preventing and treating alopecia.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” In this case study, a 28-year-old male with alopecia areata, described as indralupta in Ayurveda, experienced significant hair regrowth on the scalp following four months of ayurvedic Samana therapy and a specific diet regimen.
August 2017 in “International journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” This review discusses the Ayurvedic perspectives on Bhallataka, noting its detoxified forms may have various therapeutic properties, but reports no new clinical findings.