This study found that linoleic acid from Malva verticillata seed extracts may promote hair growth and alleviate androgenic alopecia by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in dermal papilla cells.
November 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found that pumpkin seed oil may promote hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to a placebo.
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December 2021 in “ScienceRise” This study identified optimal parameters for extracting oil from Urtica dioica roots to maximize phytosterol content, using corn oil and a 1:5 raw material-extract ratio over a 6-hour maceration period.
December 2023 in “Deleted Journal” This research project focused on developing a herbal hair serum using natural ingredients like Flaxseed, Aloe Vera, and Vitamin E, aimed at addressing issues like hair fall and dandruff while promoting overall hair health. Results of the study are not reported.
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May 2019 in “Cancer Prevention Research” This study found that a three-month regimen of leucoselect phytosome, a grape seed extract complex, was well tolerated and significantly reduced bronchial proliferation markers in heavy active and former smokers.
May 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses the potential health benefits of pumpkin seed oil, highlighting its uses in heart wellness, skincare, bone health, hair growth, and more, but it reports no new clinical results.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hemp seed biomaterials may reduce hair loss and improve hair growth.
May 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the potential health benefits of pumpkin seed oil, including heart health and hair growth, but reports no new clinical results.
This study in female Wistar albino rats found that Pluronic F127-stabilized nanostructured lipid carriers with tea seed or lavender oil significantly increased hair regrowth and follicular density compared to placebo, showing enhanced efficacy over a commercial product in promoting hair growth.
August 2026 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” This study found that exosome-like nanoparticles derived from leeks promoted hair follicle stem cell proliferation and migration, enhanced antioxidant capacities, reduced inflammation, and inhibited hair maturation in rats by altering differentiation pathways, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for managing hirsutism.
April 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study identified 64 chemical compounds in the L. luteus L. plant, including several fatty acids and coumarin, highlighting the pharmacognostic potential of yellow lupine.
This study found that germinated hemp seeds extract and exosomes from their calli can prevent androgenetic alopecia by modulating genetic, cellular, and immune responses in hair follicle dermal papilla stem cells and CD8+ T cells, with exosomes being more effective.
March 2024 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” In this study, supplementing ewes with soy hulls instead of a traditional corn-based supplement showed no impact on gastrointestinal nematode infection levels in hair sheep ewes managed in a pasture-based system, though some differences in packed cell volume at weaning were noted.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” In this study, a herbal oil formulation containing extracts from Martynia annua and Helianthus annuus seeds showed greater potential for hair growth in albino mice compared to finasteride and minoxidil.
May 2023 in “Pharma innovation” This review discusses PUFA-rich oil seeds and microencapsulation techniques but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight microencapsulation as a promising method to protect PUFAs from oxidation.
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December 2014 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” The study observed that Carthamus tinctorius extract-loaded lipid carriers promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice more effectively than minoxidil, although further research on humans is needed for confirmation.
May 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and medicine” This study found that Helianthus annuus oil promoted hair growth in a testosterone-induced alopecia mouse model, with higher hair density observed compared to untreated mice, though it was less effective than the standard minoxidil treatment.
November 2024 in “Pharmaciana” This study found that the optimum formula for chia seed oil nanoemulsion hair serum, composed of 33.52% Tween 80 and 46.48% propylene glycol, meets good physical characteristics and stability requirements.
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April 2012 in “Current Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This article discusses the traditional medicinal uses of fenugreek, particularly its diverse pharmacological activities, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights that Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek) shows promise as a versatile plant-based ingredient in cosmetics due to its phytochemicals, which offer benefits for skin and hair care, although further research is necessary for robust validation.
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October 1946 in “Experimental biology and medicine” This study reported that supplementation with inositol, biotin, cystine, or methionine prevented hair loss in rats fed soybean oil meal, with cystine and methionine also significantly increasing growth rates.
This paper discusses the potential benefits and preparation process of tofu made from almonds and sunflower seeds, but reports no new clinical results, and suggests further research is needed.
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August 2018 in “BMC Biotechnology” This study found that oil body bound oleosin-rhFGF9 expressed in safflower seeds stimulated hair growth and enhanced wound healing in mice by possibly up-regulating β-catenin expression.
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March 2024 in “Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Technologia Alimentaria” This study synthesized existing research on 11 tropical seed varieties, underscoring their potential in food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries due to their phytochemicals and nutrients, such as phenolics and vitamins, which could reduce waste and support sustainable practices.
April 2023 in “Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” In this study using New Zealand White rabbits, a nanoemulsion combining candlenut oil and celery powder improved hair growth over 28 days, showing greater hair weight and thickness than both positive and negative controls, suggesting potential as an alopecia treatment.
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August 2019 in “Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that quinoa and safflower seeds powder exhibited anticancer activity against a liver cancer cell line and provided some protective effects against NAFLD in rats.
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June 2022 in “Agronomy” This study found that the application of plant-derived biostimulants, Trainer® and Auxym®, significantly affected various physiological traits in lettuce, but responses varied depending on the cultivar.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a herbal hair conditioner using fenugreek seeds and mint leaves, which may help prevent hair loss and improve hair conditioning, aiming to enhance product effectiveness and user satisfaction.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study suggests that a herbal hair conditioner using fenugreek seeds and mint leaves may prevent hair loss and enhance hair conditioning, aiming to improve the product's effectiveness and user satisfaction.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This review highlights the potential benefits of fenugreek seed-based oils for hair health, suggesting they may enhance scalp health and hair growth while reducing conditions like dandruff and hair loss.