13 citations
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December 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, the herbal complex of Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens var. acuta, and green tea promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, enhancing regrowth and follicle development compared to controls.
4 citations
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December 2012 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” This study found that a medicinal herbal complex extract increased hair growth and cell proliferation in vitro and in C57BL/6 mice, suggesting it could be useful for enhancing hair growth.
1 citations
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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.
January 2017 in “Figshare” This abstract lists raw data on various hair and skin parameters in mice and reports no new results.
4 citations
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September 2015 in “Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society” This study presents a new method using UPLC-ESI-MS/MS for analyzing the constituents of a medicinal herbal complex extract, which includes herbs traditionally used to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth; no clinical results were reported.
36 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review explores research on nanoformulations for enhancing the topical delivery of herbal medicines, noting potential benefits like improved bioavailability and sustained delivery, and emphasizes the need for safety and toxicity guidelines in developing these novel drug delivery systems.
3 citations
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, Levant Storax Cream demonstrated the highest wound healing rates in rats compared to a commercial wound care cream, a complex cream, and placebo.
October 2025 in “Research Journal of Science and Technology” This research abstract describes an herbal hair serum formulated with aloe vera, rose water, coconut oil, and essential vitamins, purported to improve hair health, texture, and manageability naturally without chemicals, although specific results are not reported.
This review discusses various Complementary and Alternative Medicine methods for hair care, such as herbal remedies and hair regeneration techniques, but reports no new clinical findings.
25 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, 62.1% of Korean patients with chronic dermatologic diseases reported using complementary and alternative medicine, though many were dissatisfied with the results.
16 citations
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July 2013 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” This study reports that complementary and alternative medicine is commonly used for dermatological diseases in Eastern Turkey, with 43.7% of patients using at least one method and various unconventional practices observed.
15 citations
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December 2009 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The effectiveness of alternative treatments for alopecia areata is uncertain and needs more research.
7 citations
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October 2022 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study found that more than half of psoriasis patients used complementary and alternative medicine without informing their physicians, highlighting a need for increased awareness among dermatologists.
August 2021 in “Acta Medica Philippina” This study found that complementary and alternative medicine use is common among Filipino adults with psoriasis vulgaris and is linked to poorer quality of life despite adjusting for confounding variables.
September 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, 13.3% of dermatology patients reported using traditional and complementary medicine, with herbal remedies being the most common method, especially among middle-aged university graduates.
December 2015 in “Turkderm” This study found that 30.5% of patients at an outpatient clinic reported using complementary and alternative medicine, with many believing in its positive effects despite limited knowledge of potential side effects.
13 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” This review discusses traditional and complementary medicine practices for skin health, examining existing literature and emphasizing the challenge of conducting research in these areas, without providing new clinical results.
January 2015 in “Farmatsevtychnyĭ zhurnal” This research discusses the development of a complex tincture for telogen effluvium using nettle, sage, and chestnut leaves, but provides no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2011 in “The annals of clinical and analytical medicine” This study observed that a mesotherapy formulation was associated with statistically significant improvements in hair quantity, thickness, and scalp condition among 23 patients with androgenetic alopecia, without noted side effects.
This study found that the 100% herbal complex extract, including Houttuynia cordata, significantly stimulated hair growth and increased hair density and weight in C57BL/6 mice, comparable to minoxidil treatment.
January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” This study reviews popular over-the-counter hair loss products available online but reports no new clinical results.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” This review highlights the potential of herbal remedies as complementary options for breast cancer care, noting benefits like immune modulation and reduced chemotherapy side effects, in contrast to conventional treatments that often cause significant side effects and long-term health issues.
15 citations
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January 2010 in “Recent patents on food, nutrition & agriculture” This study discusses clinically relevant interactions between anticancer drugs and herbal medicines used by cancer patients, highlighting potential herb-drug interactions and emphasizing the need for careful monitoring to minimize risks.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the potential of several medicinal herbs, such as Ginkgo biloba and Rosmarinus officinalis, to stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss, suggesting their use as complementary treatments for alopecia, though further scientific validation is needed to establish their clinical efficacy.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review examines the potential of various medicinal herbs, such as Ginkgo biloba and Rosmarinus officinalis, as alternative or complementary therapies for alopecia, highlighting their diverse mechanisms like enhancing scalp health and inhibiting DHT, while calling for further scientific validation of their efficacy.
March 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This review highlights various medicinal plants, such as Saraca asoka and Moringa olifera, which have shown potential activity in treating polycystic ovarian syndrome, offering a complementary approach alongside conventional treatments due to concerns over their long-term side effects and limited effectiveness.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that a neem-based herbal formulation may be more effective than ivermectin in treating sarcoptic mange in dromedary camels, leading to complete recovery without scarring or keratinization.
41 citations
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March 2010 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” This review discusses the complex interplay between the nervous system and skin conditions, highlighting various treatment strategies, but reports no new research findings.
July 2026 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research” This literature review indicates that skin aging involves complex interactions of both internal and external factors, leading to oxidative stress and cellular damage. The authors report promising results from novel anti-aging interventions, including antioxidants, senolytics, and herbal preparations, for slowing skin aging progression.
December 2018 in “Journal of harmonizrd research in applied science” This article discusses the development of a management strategy for baldness using complementary medicine, particularly Ayurveda and yoga, but reports no clinical results; further studies are needed.