This review highlights various plant-based and herbal treatments that reportedly help prevent hair loss and encourage hair growth. It also explores the molecular mechanisms, identified plant compounds, recent technologies such as nanoarchitectonics, and patents related to hair growth promotion.
October 2023 in “Journal of Indian System of Medicine” This study discusses how Ayurveda approaches the management of premature hair greying differently than contemporary science, emphasizing lifestyle regimens, rejuvenation practices, and the use of herbal drugs rooted in Ayurveda pharmacodynamics.
September 2021 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, Diabliss Hair Water was found to improve hair growth rate, density, and quality while reducing hair fall in healthy adults experiencing hair thinning concerns.
This study characterized Eclipta alba for use in a capillary product for alopecia, confirming its suitable physico-chemical properties and pharmacological constituents, including wedelolactone for hair growth.
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August 2019 In this study, a hair tonic formulation with 25% ethanol extract of mangkokan leaves showed effectiveness in promoting hair growth, as measured by significant differences in hair length and weight compared to the control.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” In this experimental study on rabbits, the authors concluded that a pomade containing 10% meniran leaf extract was an effective hair growth stimulant and could compete with a positive control, fulfilling the required pomade characteristics.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Analis Farmasi” This study evaluated hair tonic formulations containing Ambon banana peel extract and found that the preparation, particularly at an 8% concentration, significantly promoted hair growth compared to other formulations, though it still differed from the control group's effectiveness.
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March 2018 in “Policy and governance review” This study explores the factors influencing canal blocking as a peat land fire prevention method in Sungai Tohor Village, Kepulauan Meranti Regency, highlighting government regulations, community participation, and local wisdom as key influences.
October 2015 in “Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life” This study found that oral administration of Curcuma longa L. extract in castrated rats with benign prostate hyperplasia reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine expression, suggesting a potential anti-inflammatory effect.
July 2018 in “Media Informasi” This study found that a 3:2 combination of pandan leaf and mother-in-law's tongue extracts in hair tonic showed similar hair growth activity as 5% minoxidil after three weeks.
January 2026 in “MitraMas Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat” This study found that educational interventions at SMK Farmasi Penabur, Jakarta, significantly improved students' knowledge about proper hair care practices, with a notable increase in the percentage of participants with very high knowledge levels after the program.
March 2025 in “Jurnal Farmamedika (Pharmamedica Journal)” In this study, Indonesian spices were screened in silico for their potential to inhibit MMP9 and TNFα, which are involved in chronic diabetic wounds, and procyanidin was identified as the most promising therapeutic candidate due to its low binding energy to both proteins.
This study found that ethanol extract of fragrant pandanus leaves inhibited the growth of the dandruff-causing fungus Pityrosporum ovale, with higher concentrations showing greater inhibitory effects.
February 2022 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” This study found that Peperomia pellucida plant extract may benefit hair growth, male libido, male fertility, and renal cell recovery.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Multidisiplin Dehasen (MUDE)” In this study, a hair tonic containing fragrant pandan leaf extract and virgin coconut oil was formulated and evaluated, with most variations demonstrating physical stability except for one formulation, which showed instability in the specific gravity test.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, PP-PTKL exhibited antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pro-melanogenic effects in laboratory settings, suggesting its potential role in preventing or treating hair greying. Further animal and human studies are needed to verify these findings.
January 2022 in “JPK Jurnal Proteksi Kesehatan” This study found that the ethanol extract of mangkokan leaf (Polyscias scutellarium) demonstrated antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, with higher concentrations showing greater inhibition zones, particularly against Staphylococcus aureus.
January 2019 in “Prosiding Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa” This study found that a 15% Pisum sativum extract concentration in hair tonic showed the most effective hair growth, with a length of 14.51mm and weight of 0.16g.
In this experimental study, mixing temperature and rate were found to significantly influence cream's physical properties, with mixing rate affecting spreadability and temperature affecting viscosity.
December 2018 in “Jurnal Farmamedika (Pharmamedica Journal)” This study found that a combination of ethanol extract from watermelon white skin and liquid from kepok banana tree trunk resulted in greater hair growth length in rats compared to Minoxidil.
June 2026 in “Jurnal Pendidikan Tambusai” This study observed that 61.3% of helmets from online motorcycle taxi passengers in the Stasiun Tugu Yogyakarta area were contaminated with dermatophyte fungi, with higher contamination risk in helmets used over five years or infrequently cleaned.
January 2009 in “Acta urologica Belgica” In this placebo-controlled study, finasteride significantly improved symptoms, reduced prostate size, and increased urine flow rate in patients with moderately symptomatic BPH over two years.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Ibnu Sina (JIIS) Ilmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan” In this study, researchers developed a hair tonic using shallots (Allium cepa L.) and found that its F2 formulation was as effective as the positive control in promoting hair growth on the 21st day and remained stable over 28 weeks of testing.
December 2024 in “JAPI (Jurnal Akses Pengabdian Indonesia)” This study found that a community education program using group discussions and leaflets significantly increased knowledge and skills among Sungai Bilu residents in South Kalimantan for using riverbank plants as alternative medicine.
January 2025 in “Investigative and Clinical Urology” This study found that after 12 weeks of taking the trial product SHPro®, participants reported improvements in prostate symptom scores and erectile function, with confirmed safety.
May 2005 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” This study found that mrp/plf-mRNA expression in murine skin increases in response to different tumor promoters, suggesting its potential as a short-term biomarker for chemical carcinogenesis.
August 2024 in “Faedah Jurnal Hasil Kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia” In this community outreach, participants in Langkat were educated about the benefits of gotu kola leaves as a natural facial moisturizer, resulting in improved knowledge, especially among children, teenagers, and mothers, as shown by pre- and post-test gains.
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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.
September 2017 in “Scientific Repository (Petra Christian University)” This project developed an SMS-based e-voting application using Gammu and PHP, aiming to facilitate an accurate, quick, and transparent voting process for student elections.