228 citations
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September 2012 in “Trends in Neurosciences” This review examines the role of nerves in regeneration across various species and discusses their importance as components in the progenitor cell niche, reporting no new clinical results.
37 citations
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, hair follicle stem cells from ND-GFP transgenic mice were observed to be pluripotent, effectively repairing peripheral nerve and spinal cord injuries in mouse models.
This study found that ethanolic extract and fractions of Ceiba leaf tonic may enhance rabbit hair growth similarly to 2% minoxidil.
June 2025 in “Pharmacon Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” This systematic review found that mangkokan leaf formulations, especially ethosomal gel or phytosome lotion at 25% concentration, were most effective in stimulating hair growth and improving hair health through various biological mechanisms.
January 2022 in “Buletin penelitian tanaman rempah dan obat/Bulletin komunikasi penelitian tanaman rempah dan obat” This study observed that a hair tonic containing 3% ethanolic extract of bidara leaves stimulated rabbit hair growth more effectively over 28 days than both distilled water and 2% minoxidil, attributing this effect to the extract's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study found that microwave-assisted extraction significantly increased the yield of secondary metabolites, including phenolic and flavonoid content, from Nardostachys jatamansi, enhancing its anti-Alzheimer's potential compared to conventional extraction methods.
5 citations
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July 1999 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study observed that methylene blue staining and zinc iodide-osmium tetroxide techniques effectively revealed anatomical details of intraepidermal nerve fibre endings in the rat's mystacial pad, suggesting their potential role in mechanoreception.
January 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” This study found that Nephelium lappaceum extract restored hair growth more effectively than finasteride in mice with testosterone-inhibited hair growth, suggesting its potential as a nutraceutical for hair growth.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This study reported that among three plant extracts tested for hair growth on nude mice, Eclipta alba significantly increased hair density and length, unlike Asiasari radix and Panax ginseng.
January 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study explored the anti-hair loss potential of plant extracts like licorice, salvia miltiorrhiza, and others, finding they increased ALP and β-catenin expression and reduced TGF-β1 and IL-6 in human dermal papilla cells without cytotoxicity.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “JFL : Jurnal Farmasi Lampung” In this study, researchers found that hair tonic formulations containing Nothopanax scutellarium extract enhanced hair growth in male rabbits over 21 days, with the 25% concentration showing comparable effects to a minoxidil-based positive control.
January 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This study found that the petroleum ether extract of Solanum nigrum may promote hair regrowth in testosterone-induced hair loss in rats, as indicated by increased follicle density and anagen/telogen ratio.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Research” This article reviews the possible therapeutic activities of Angelica gigas Nakai root extracts and their components, noting their potential effects on neuro-cognitive, metabolic, and other health conditions, and reports no new clinical results.
January 1998 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” A 7-year-old girl was diagnosed with Netherton's Syndrome, shown by skin and hair symptoms.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study found that aerosols formulated with celery extract and candlenut oil significantly stimulated hair growth in rabbits without causing skin irritation, suggesting their potential as natural and safe alternatives for treating alopecia.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
March 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” This review focuses on the significant pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential of phytosterols, terpenoids, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds from the endangered plant Nardostachys Jatamansi, highlighting their diverse applications in disease prevention and treatment.
165 citations
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February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
January 2026 in “Lumbung Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian” This study found that a topical emulsion containing purified extracts of sidr leaves and roasted candlenut seeds significantly increased hair growth compared to the base and 2% minoxidil, potentially through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Current Research and Review” This review of Adiantum capillus-veneris highlights its traditional medicinal uses, rich phytochemical profile, and broad range of pharmacological activities, but emphasizes the need for more research to validate and expand its therapeutic applications.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Mentha suaveolens aqueous extract activated Nrf-2 and increased detoxifying enzyme expression in keratinocytes, providing protection against oxidative stress without cytotoxicity.
35 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of medicinal food” This study found that topical application of Morinda pubescens fruit extract significantly accelerated wound healing and hair regrowth in rats compared to controls, with complete wound contraction and new hair growth observed in treated animals.
9 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” This study found that Euph E and Euri A showed strong anti-inflammatory activity and modulated cytokine and immune functions in macrophages, related to specific signaling pathways.
57 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that transplanting human hair follicle pluripotent stem cells can promote the recovery of sciatic nerve function in a mouse model of nerve impingement.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This review found that Adiantum capillus-veneris has shown potential pharmacological activities related to its traditional Unani uses, especially for inflammatory, infectious, dermatological, and hair conditions, although more clinical research is needed to confirm its efficacy and safety in humans.
This study suggests that Myrtus communis shows promising effects for various conditions like GERD, menstrual bleeding, and wound healing in clinical trials, though some adverse effects may occur with systemic administration of myrtle essential oil.
1 citations
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January 2015 In this study, gel containing apigenin and celery herb extract was observed to effectively stimulate hair growth and did not cause skin irritation in male Sprague-Dawley rats.
18 citations
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January 2018 in “Soil biology”
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that Phyllanthus urinaria extract displayed significant anti-alopecia properties in a mouse model, showing potential as an anti-5α-reductase agent for androgenic hair loss.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” This study investigated the effects of a derma pen treatment using green betel leaf extract cream on hair development in female Wistar rats, highlighting the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of betel leaves that may aid in hair growth and condition.