43 citations
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January 2016 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” This review discusses the biological effects and mechanisms of THSG in antiaging and related disease treatments but reports no new experimental findings.
March 2026 in “Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences” This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of Albizia saponaria stem bark against microorganisms causing dandruff and fungal alopecia. It found that the hexane fraction exhibited potent antifungal effects comparable to ketoconazole, highlighting its potential as a natural therapeutic for dandruff.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” This study evaluated a hair growth gel with Hibiscus rosa sinensis, Eclipta alba, and Solanum nigrum extracts, demonstrating consistent homogeneity, 5 α-reductase inhibitory activity, and no skin irritation.
July 2024 in “Fitoterapia” This study found that Camellia oleifera seed shell polyphenols and 1,3,6-tri-O-galloylglucose improved androgenetic alopecia symptoms in mice by reducing DHT levels and activating specific hair growth pathways.
January 2003 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” This study isolated highly pure oleanolic and maslinic acids from olive milling residues, exploring their chemical reactions, including the formation of finasteride precursors.
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December 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” This study suggests that the floral secretions of Brasiliorchis schunkeana may attract Diptera as potential pollinators, but field observations are needed to confirm this pollination syndrome.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” This review concluded that WS PRO 160 I 120 mg, a herbal preparation, may be an effective and safer alternative to standard drugs for treating lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
22 citations
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February 2002 in “Planta Medica” In this study, osthenol was identified as a highly potent inhibitor of 5alpha-reductase type I in LNCaP cells, significantly outperforming finasteride.
2 citations
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December 2018 in “Natural Product Research” This study identified a new compound from fermented Carica papaya L. with moderate antioxidant and potent hair growth-stimulating activities in vitro.
17 citations
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April 2015 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This review highlights the traditional use and potential therapeutic activities of Asiasari Radix in drug discovery, but it reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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August 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a cosmetic formula containing 2% Orthosiphon stamineus leaf extract significantly reduced skin oiliness and pore size, showing better results than a formula with 1% zinc gluconate.
86 citations
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July 1990 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Diazoxide, minoxidil sulphate, and cromakalim relax rat blood vessels by opening K+ channels, with some differences in their actions.
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January 2000 in “PubMed” The treatment slightly increased hair growth and was safe for most women.
12 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” In this study, baicalin from Scutellaria baicalensis decreased androgen levels in both cells and PCOS model rats by inhibiting key gene expression, suggesting it may be a potential treatment for hyperandrogenism in PCOS.
3 citations
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January 1992 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study concluded that serum Adiol-G levels generally parallel testosterone levels and, therefore, do not effectively serve as a marker of peripheral androgen excess in women with androgenic symptoms.
12 citations
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June 2019 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study found that in rodent models, the ability of D1 dopamine receptor activation to impair sensory gating is facilitated by 5α-reductase type 1, which produces allopregnanolone.
December 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers using molecular docking techniques found that 12-Methoxy carnosic acid from rosemary shows promising potential as a natural inhibitor of the 5 alpha reductase enzyme, which is involved in hair loss, suggesting its efficacy compared to finasteride.
3 citations
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July 2020 in “Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology” This study found that the cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP-sb21 can hydroxylate cyclosporine A at multiple positions, reducing its immunosuppressive effects but retaining its hair growth-promoting side-effect, and suggests modifications to improve regioselectivity for commercial use.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This clinical trial found that Sandalore® 1% significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair volume and anagen hair follicles in women with telogen effluvium compared to placebo.
29 citations
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September 1990 in “Biochemical Journal” This study reports the purification of a specific sulphotransferase from rat liver that catalyzes the sulphation of minoxidil, potentially implicating it in minoxidil's bioactivation.
11 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Functional Foods” This study found that the ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus rosa sinensis petals significantly reduced serum glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels in diabetic rats, with effects comparable to metformin.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that inhibiting arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase (ALOX12) may enhance hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 protein citrullination and promoting cuticular differentiation in isolated human hair follicles.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that stimulating olfactory receptors in human hair follicles with Sandalore® increases antimicrobial activity by upregulating dermcidin production, potentially offering a novel approach for treating hair follicle diseases with bacterial issues.
August 2025 in “ACS Omega” This study synthesized and evaluated hydroxycinnamate derivatives for their ability to inhibit human SRD5A1, finding that three compounds showed significant inhibitory activity and low cytotoxicity. Compound 10a notably reduced SRD5A1 protein expression in cells, suggesting potential for nonsteroidal treatment of androgen-related conditions.
October 2025 in “Interdiciplinary Journal and Hummanity (INJURITY)” This study characterized bioactive compounds in extracts from six Kalimantan herbal plants, confirming traditional medicinal uses with findings such as triterpenoids and several potent compounds with antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits, laying groundwork for potential therapeutic applications and conservation efforts.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Toxicology in Vitro” In this study, DPHC from the brown alga Ishige okamurae demonstrated potential to prevent androgenic alopecia by inhibiting hair loss and promoting hair growth through multiple cellular mechanisms.
19 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies” This study found that emodin from Polygonum multiflorum showed 5alpha-reductase inhibitory activity, which was more potent than alizarin but less potent than riboflavin.
11 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a 1% Sandalore® solution reduced hair shedding and improved hair volume and anagen phase duration in women with telogen effluvium over 24 weeks, compared to placebo.
6 citations
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September 2024 in “Plant Cell & Environment” This study found that in Arabidopsis root hairs, mild chitosan treatment triggered callose deposition and slowed growth, while a higher concentration inhibited growth without callose deposition, indicating different responses based on chitosan concentration.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study identified Saponin Re and Emodin as top candidates for treating androgenetic alopecia, suggesting future research in dermal papilla cell cultures and scalp organoids despite safety concerns.