25 citations,
November 2012 in “Phytotherapy Research” Crataegus pinnatifida extract may help increase hair growth and thickness in mice.
5 citations,
September 2020 in “Molecules” Extracts from three Polynesian plants were found to promote hair growth by affecting cell growth and gene expression related to hair.
4 citations,
October 2017 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Licorice extract hair tonics are effective and safe for hair growth, except for mild eye irritation at the lowest concentration.
2 citations,
January 2011 Trichosanthes dioica R. leaves help hair grow better than minoxidil.
1 citations,
August 2017 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” The 1% ethyl acetate fraction ethosomal gel from Nothopanax scutellarium leaves promotes hair growth but can mildly irritate the skin.
December 2023 in “JSFK (Jurnal Sains Farmasi Klinis)/JSFK (Jurnal Sains Farmasi dan Klinis)” The 0.3% cocoa bean extract tonic is best for hair growth in mice.
August 2024 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” Cayenne pepper microemulsion at 0.2% concentration significantly promotes hair growth.
October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian Indonesia” Cinnamon essential oil and virgin coconut oil hair tonic promoted hair growth, with the highest concentration performing better than the positive control.
December 2021 in “Ad-Dawaa' Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Green tea and celery leaf extracts in hair tonic promoted hair growth in guinea pigs, with the best results at specific concentrations.
November 2015 in “Pharmacy & pharmacology international journal” Jamun fruit pulp extract is better at promoting hair growth than seed extract.
98 citations,
May 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Eclipta alba extract helps hair grow faster and more effectively than minoxidil in rats.
54 citations,
January 2013 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Thuja orientalis hot water extract may help hair grow by starting the growth phase and improving hair follicle development.
39 citations,
July 2016 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Cedrol from Platycladus orientalis leaves may promote hair growth effectively, especially in female mice.
24 citations,
January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Polygonum multiflorum can promote hair growth when taken orally or applied topically.
13 citations,
May 2021 in “Plants” The leaf extract of Leea indica may reduce inflammation, dissolve blood clots, and promote hair growth.
12 citations,
March 2021 in “Molecules” Cedrol Nanoemulsion was found to be more effective at promoting hair growth than traditional treatments and had better bioavailability.
7 citations,
March 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Nelumbinis Semen extract helps hair grow and could prevent hair loss.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of nanomaterials” Silver nanoparticles made from Ziziphus nummularia fruit extract promote hair growth and fight bacteria and fungi.
3 citations,
October 2009 in “Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences” Buxus wallichiana extract improves hair growth and has antioxidant properties, with oral use more effective than topical.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Albizia saponaria bark ethanol extract, particularly at 15%, promotes hair growth in rabbits.
1 citations,
October 2017 Suruhan extract made rabbit hair grow longer but didn't increase hair thickness.
1 citations,
December 2014 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Safflower flower extract in tiny fat-based particles can help hair grow.
July 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” The hair tonic with Capsicum frutescens extract helps hair grow in male rabbits.
May 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and medicine” Sunflower oil was found to promote hair growth in mice with hormone-induced hair loss.
August 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Amarantha hair oil contains β-sitosterol, which helps promote hair growth.
November 2019 in “Journal of Health and Allied Sciences” Maharanga bicolor and Hibiscus rosa sinensis extracts promote hair growth.
Suruhan plant extract may increase hair length but not hair mass in rabbits.
July 2017 in “Journal of Young Pharmacists” Nothopanax scutellarium leaves can promote hair growth but may mildly irritate the skin.
December 2014 in “Research and Reviews: Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicological Studies” Cabbage extract in hair gel may promote hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
Some Himalayan plants with higher antioxidant activity can promote hair growth better.