research Melampus and the Cure of Proetus' Daughters July 2017 in “Hormones” Melampus might have cured Proetus' daughters, who possibly had ergotism or Cushing's syndrome, using the herb Helleborus niger, but a mix of factors could have caused their symptoms.
research Improvement of Alopecia and Decreases in Hair Cortisol and Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations After the Topical Use of Plant Extracts in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia August 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Plant extracts in shampoo improved hair thickness and density in men with hair loss.