November 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” Herbal depilatories are safer and cause fewer side effects than chemical ones for hair removal.
November 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Herbal ingredients can effectively promote hair growth and improve hair health.
May 2019 in “International journal of advanced chemistry” The green cream safely slowed hair growth by 25%.
97 citations,
July 2006 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
7 citations,
April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
January 2018 in “International journal for pharmaceutical research scholars” Meniran extract hair tonic may stimulate hair growth in rats, with the version containing 1% menthol being more effective.
January 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Herbal cosmetics are becoming more popular because they are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits.
7 citations,
May 2019 in “Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica” Hair tourniquet syndrome in infants can be treated successfully with immediate hair removal.
August 2017 in “Indian journal of history of science” The manuscript "Strīvilāsa" offers ancient Ayurvedic knowledge on women's health, beauty treatments, and reproductive care.
191 citations,
February 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some herbal therapies may help with skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
165 citations,
July 1992 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Herbal products can be dangerous and cause serious health issues.
67 citations,
January 2007 in “Environmental health perspectives” A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
66 citations,
July 2005 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” A 5-year-old girl had liver damage twice after using the herbal product Shou-Wu-Pian.
41 citations,
July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
39 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbal extracts and platelet-rich plasma together may help increase hair growth by making certain cells grow more, through specific cell growth pathways.
37 citations,
January 2010 in “Internal Medicine” A woman's liver was damaged by taking the herbal supplement Shou-Wu-Pian, but it got better after she stopped using it.
36 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” Herbal nano-formulations show potential for effective skin delivery but need more research.
30 citations,
October 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbal compounds like ricinoleic acid, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, and hinokiflavone may be safe and effective for treating hair loss.
28 citations,
March 2007 in “E-Journal of Chemistry” Herbal formulations with certain herbs can boost hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
26 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbal alternatives like saw palmetto and green tea may offer safe, effective treatment for hormonal hair loss.
25 citations,
July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
25 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Some herbal extracts, especially when used in cubosomal suspensions, were as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
24 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Herbal extracts may help hair grow and could be an alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.
23 citations,
November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” Certain herbal compounds, especially from bitter melon, can inhibit cancer growth and promote hair growth by blocking PAK1.
22 citations,
October 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The nanoparticles improved hair growth and enlarged hair bulbs.
16 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The document concludes that "Dictamnus" has a rich cultural history and potential as a herbal medicine, warranting more research into its effects and safety.
15 citations,
January 2009 in “Journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research” Herbal hair oil with 7.5% amla, hibiscus, brahmi, and methi promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
14 citations,
November 2012 in “SLAS discovery” Some herbal extracts can promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
13 citations,
December 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The Asian herbal mix with Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens, and green tea helped grow hair in mice.