This review highlights that certain plant species, like Glycyrrhiza inflata and rosemary, show potential in treating skin diseases such as rosacea and alopecia, but emphasizes the need for more clinical studies to validate these findings.
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review discusses natural and botanical products examined for treating alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors note growing research interest in these treatments.
March 2025 in “Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This source describes herbal onion oil as a natural and chemical-free blend that may promote hair and scalp health by stimulating hair growth, soothing scalp irritations, and protecting against environmental damage, suitable for various hair types and concerns.
This study prepared herbal hair oil using ingredients like coconut oil, amla, neem, hibiscus, and onion, and reported that the formulations exhibit anti-hairfall properties along with benefits like antidandruff activity, improved scalp circulation, and reduced hair whitening compared to synthetic alternatives.
February 2024 in “Journal of applied pharmaceutical research” This study formulated herbal hair oils using extracts such as Coconut and Amla, observing significant improvements in hair growth promotion, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties in animal models, suggesting potential natural remedies for hair care with further research needed for human application.
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.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the potential benefits of phytochemicals for hair care and emphasizes the need for more robust preclinical and clinical studies, without reporting new clinical results.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review examines complementary and alternative medicine for alopecia and finds limited support from robust clinical trials, highlighting the need for standardized studies to evaluate efficacy and safety.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This review discusses the potential of plant-based preparations for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight herbs with evidence of efficacy against alopecia.
February 2020 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study suggests that a topical emulsion containing Camellia sinensis and Allium cepa extracts may show promise for treating alopecia areata in Wistar rats.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Some alternative treatments may help with hair loss, but more evidence is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review summarizes preclinical and clinical information on herbal products for hair loss treatment, highlighting their mechanisms, follicular penetration, and potential side effects, suggesting they may offer alternatives to synthetic drugs with fewer side effects.
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July 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical chemistry and analysis” This review examines the role of medicinal plants in treating hair problems like baldness and dandruff, but it reports no new clinical results and emphasizes nutritional benefits from various herbal ingredients.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review highlighted the hype surrounding topical hair growth ingredients such as Redensyl, Procapil, and others, noting promising results but also emphasizing the limitations of existing studies, including small sample sizes and lack of standard therapy comparisons.
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August 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses plant extracts for dermatological use, highlighting evidence that some can reduce edema in chronic venous insufficiency or help treat actinic keratoses, but it reports no new clinical results.
February 2019 in “American International Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences” This histological study of Millivora Capenesis skin describes the composition of the dermis, featuring distinct papillary and reticular layers with associated structures like hair follicles, glands, and corpuscles.
January 2024 in “Open access journal of pharmaceutical research” This study aimed to develop a herbal hair oil formulation using ingredients like hibiscus, amla, and coconut oil to address hair loss and related issues without causing the adverse effects associated with synthetic medications.
October 2023 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” This study evaluated herbal formulations, including Neem and Hibiscus soaps and medicated oil, made from certain medicinal plants in India, finding them effective for antimicrobial purposes and beneficial for skin and hair, suggesting they are suitable for public use.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” In this study, a newly developed polyherbal hair oil exhibited promising characteristics, including a beneficial pH and antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, with preliminary tests suggesting it supports scalp and hair health without adverse effects.
July 2023 in “International journal of pharmacognosy and life science” This study explores the development of a herbal hair oil formulation using selected herbs to potentially address hair loss and related issues, as an alternative to synthetic medications that may cause serious side effects and offer limited effectiveness.
4 citations
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January 1994 This article reviews the consumption patterns and historical use of Allium vegetables like onions and garlic for their potential antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits, but reports no new clinical findings.
August 2023 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” This study on UVB-exposed mice found that topical application of 10% Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil significantly increased hair length and follicle diameter, attributed potentially to its antioxidant compounds.
June 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article reviews the potential hair-protective effects of Onion and Aloe vera against damage from hair dyes but reports no new experimental results.
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April 2021 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” This review discusses the potential health benefits of Allium vegetables, especially their association with reduced cancer risk, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
January 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study observed that a polyherbal hair oil made from virgin coconut oil and extracts of nine different herbs demonstrated effectiveness in promoting hair growth with a cooling effect and no reported side effects, based on various evaluated properties.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This review discusses the potential role of Garudan kizhangu ennai, a polyherbal Siddha formulation, in managing alopecia areata and highlights its various pharmacological properties, although further clinical studies are needed to confirm its efficacy.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease” This review explores herbal medications for skin disorders, covering their clinical efficacy, safety, and common drug interactions, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Life Science” In this review, researchers highlighted the potential benefits of using herbal remedies, such as Aloe vera, Bhringraj, Neem, Tea tree oil, Amla, and Hibiscus, for treating various hair problems like dandruff, scalp infections, and premature greying, suggesting natural alternatives to traditional hair treatments.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review highlights that while dandruff affects over 50% of humans and cannot be fully eradicated, it can be controlled through chemical treatments that may cause side effects or herbal remedies such as Neem and Tea tree oil, which have longstanding use in hair care.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This article discusses various synthetic and herbal treatments for alopecia, noting limited effectiveness and associated side effects of synthetic options, and reports no new clinical results.