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February 2019 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” The study found that Anagen grow, a herbal serum, promotes hair growth elongation and may inhibit the alpha reductase enzyme, suggesting it as a safe, effective alternative to finasteride and beneficial alongside minoxidil for reducing scalp dryness.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review found that Seenthil Chooranam, a traditional Siddha formulation, has potential therapeutic benefits for various diseases due to its pharmacological properties and bioactive compounds, though further research is needed to confirm its safety and clinical effectiveness.
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May 2024 in “Tạp chí Nghiên cứu Y học” In this study, researchers observed that extract from Eclipta prostrata significantly stimulated hair growth and increased hair length in Wistar rats, which had inhibited hair growth induced by cyclophosphamide, compared to the control model.
August 2026 in “Tạp chí Dược liệu” In this study, Curcuma longa, Eclipta prostrata, and Pogostemon cablin extracts were found to significantly promote human dermal papilla cell proliferation, while Chrysanthemum indicum and Eclipta prostrata exhibited strong antioxidant activities, indicating their potential for hair growth-promoting formulations.
This study developed a natural herbal hair dye powder using Eclipta prostrata, Nigella sativa, and Aloe Vera, which offers safe and environmentally friendly hair coloring while avoiding harmful effects associated with conventional dyes.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” In this study, researchers formulated an herbal hair serum with plant extracts like Hibiscus and Nigella and observed that it demonstrated acceptable physical properties and potential anti-dandruff activity, proposing it as a safe and effective alternative to synthetic hair care products.
January 2025 in “Cancer Cell Research” In this study, the researchers analyzed traditional Chinese medicine treatments for hair loss, concluding that conditions such as liver and kidney deficiencies contribute to alopecia and suggesting herbal treatments like Platycladus orientalis and Polygonum multiflorum for therapy.
October 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review highlights that Wedelolactone, a compound in Eclipta prostrata, appears to be a potent antioxidant and selective modulator of proteins linked to chronic diseases, suggesting further research into its pharmacological effects is warranted according to the examined data.
This study used machine learning models, such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), to accurately differentiate False Daisy from similar plants like Smooth Joyweed.
July 2023 in “International journal of current research in chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences” In this study, researchers formulated a herbal shampoo using traditional ayurvedic herbs and reported that it may serve as a natural and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos for cleaning and managing hair, emphasizing the growing preference for herbal products over chemical ones.
May 2023 in “Advancements in Homeopathic Research” This study investigated the effectiveness of a botanical formulation, Zauberӧl®, on testosterone-induced alopecia in Wistar rats, focusing on ingredients such as Arnica montana and Hibiscus Rosa sinensis. Results are not reported in the abstract.
December 2022 in “INDIAN DRUGS” This study evaluated different herbal hair oil formulations and found that formulation F3 had the most favorable physical properties, such as pH and viscosity, among those tested.
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that wedelolactone from Eclipta prostrata L. significantly reduced lung inflammation and fibrosis in mice with bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits through AMPK activation.
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August 2012 in “Journal of Food Science” This study optimized conditions for extracting saponins from Eclipta prostrata, achieving maximum yield with specific ethanol concentration, time, temperature, and liquid/solid ratio.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of ChemTech Research” This study used phytochemical screening and FTIR spectroscopy with PCA to reveal slight chemical differences between two varieties of Eclipta alba, providing a method for their effective discrimination.
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July 2017 in “Deleted Journal” This review discusses the memory enhancing activity of the ethanolic extract of Eclipta alba and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this report, five female patients undergoing hormonal anticancer therapy for breast cancer prevention developed pattern alopecia, which the authors attribute to androgen-estrogen imbalance caused by antiestrogenic drugs.
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October 2014 in “International Scholarly Research Notices” This review explores the medicinal properties of Eclipta alba and its phytoconstituents and reports their potential for developing new drugs, but presents no new research results.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Young Pharmacists” This study found that the alcoholic extract of Eclipta alba exhibited dose-dependent antianaphylactic effects in animal models, possibly due to membrane stabilization and reduced histamine release.
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April 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that BeauTop, a supplement containing several traditional Chinese herbs, may promote hair growth in mice with alopecia, potentially by modulating EGF and FGF-7 levels.
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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.
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February 2025 in “South Asian Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study used in-silico molecular docking to evaluate the antidiabetic potential of Eclipta alba leaf flavonoids, finding that compounds like apigenin, syringic acid, and vanillic acid effectively bind to the target protein aldose reductase, suggesting a promising inhibitory action.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” In this review, researchers compiled and analyzed existing data on the traditional uses, chemical components, and biological activities of the plant Eclipta alba, commonly utilized in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for treating various ailments including liver disorders, hair loss, and skin conditions.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” In this study, researchers developed an herbal shampoo using extracts from multiple plants and observed that specific combinations effectively inhibited bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus species, with certain formulations also being well-received by consumers for color and overall satisfaction.
January 2025 in “International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation” This study assessed a herbal hair oil made from various plant ingredients, observing it supported hair growth and maintained stability for 45 days, with the phytochemical profile indicating the presence of saponins, sulfur, and ascorbic acid.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study evaluated a herbal oil formulation in an animal model, finding it significantly enhanced hair growth initiation and completion times compared to a control, suggesting it as a natural and safer alternative to synthetic hair growth treatments.
February 2024 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” This review reports various ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical components, and potential pharmacological effects of Eclipta alba, highlighting benefits like wound healing and neuroprotection, though it underscores the need for further mechanism-based studies and clinical trials.
December 2020 in “International Journal of Biosciences (IJB)” This review discusses a traditional medicinal plant used in various holistic health systems and reports its potential antitumor activity, but no new clinical results are provided.
This chapter reviews the uses and evidence for saw palmetto in treating lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostate hyperplasia, but finds no strong support for its effect on hair loss.
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September 2013 in “Oncologist” This study reported that alopecia is a common but often underreported side effect of endocrine-based cancer therapies, with tamoxifen showing the highest incidence of hair loss among analyzed treatments.