Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.
81 citations,
June 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The document concludes that minoxidil and finasteride are proven for hair growth, herbal remedies show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
67 citations,
February 2015 in “Life Sciences” Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
7 citations,
December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Natural products like plant extracts can help promote hair growth and could be used to treat hair loss.
May 2019 in “Ukraïnsʹkij bìofarmacevtičnij žurnal” The cream-mask and gel-mask with certain plant extracts improved hair growth in rats similar to a common hair growth treatment.
July 2022 in “Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology” Ageratum conyzoides may lower blood sugar and improve blood lipid levels in diabetic rats.
39 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” Plant-based ingredients are effective and safe for modern skincare products.
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.
Hair RiseTM microemulsion effectively promotes hair growth and treats hair loss better than standard treatments.
15 citations,
October 2016 in “Steroids” Researchers developed a new method to find substances in herbs that can block a specific enzyme linked to hair loss.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “International journal of pharmacy & integrated health sciences” Cosmeceuticals are popular for their skin health benefits and anti-aging effects.
January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
5 citations,
February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
3 citations,
February 2015 in “Scientific Research and Essays” The study showed that brown planaria can be used to cheaply test if local plants can stop cell growth.
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” The conclusion is that new plant-based treatments for hair loss may work by targeting certain enzymes.
57 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.
54 citations,
September 2002 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Herbal treatments can help with early-stage BPH symptoms, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research” The essential oils from Hedyotis corymbosa, Inula racemose, and Holostemma adakodien have significant antibacterial and antifungal properties.
False daisy is a medicinal herb with many health benefits, including hair growth promotion.
118 citations,
July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta alba extract improved learning, memory, and stress-related ulcers in rats without affecting movement or causing anxiety.
January 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Indian jujube has many medicinal properties and can help treat ailments like diabetes, inflammation, and cancer.
January 2022 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” The polyherbal hair gel is effective against fungal infections and helps nourish hair and prevent graying.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
30 citations,
June 2015 in “South African journal of botany” Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.
17 citations,
February 2015 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Southeast Asian herbs show promise for skin and hair care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in cosmetics.
1 citations,
February 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy & Chinese Medicine” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. has many medicinal benefits and needs proper identification for effective use.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Eclipta alba has many health benefits and potential for medical and nutritional use.
35 citations,
May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
15 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants” Thuja orientalis and Thuja occidentalis essential oils have medicinal properties useful for developing treatments with antimicrobial and bioactive effects.
1 citations,
March 2018 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness, except for minoxidil, which works but stops working if you stop using it.