October 2012 in “한국미용학회지” This study reported that stress in early life negatively impacted hair growth in mice at older ages, while Tremella fuciformis Berk extracts partially protected against these effects.
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August 2025 in “Journal of Food Science” This review highlights that Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide exhibits various bioactivities, such as antioxidant and immune-modulating effects, and explores its potential applications in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
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October 1981 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a 36-year-old man with tinea incognito manifesting as asymptomatic, flat patches of alopecia, which did not improve with standard treatments.
In this study, human dermal papilla cells exposed to wasabi leaf extract showed changes in cytokine-related gene expression, which the authors suggest could help clarify the biological effects of wasabi.
December 2025 in “Pharmacological Research - Natural Products” Shrimp extracts may help heal burns and fight bacteria.
October 2010 in “한국식품영양과학회 산업심포지움발표집” Fermented Liriope platyphylla helps hair grow in mice with hair loss.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” This study found that the topical Shen Bai hair growing decoction may improve androgenetic alopecia in mice by suppressing TNF-α and IL-6 levels, enhancing follicle density, and reducing apoptosis.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Clinical Nutrition Research” This clinical trial found that the extract complex of Cistanche tubulosa and Laminaria japonica (MK-R7) significantly improved hair density and diameter in patients with patterned hair loss over 16 weeks.
This study found that applying an ethanol extract of Prasiola japonica improved hair regrowth, length, and follicular density in testosterone-induced hair loss conditions in mice, while also promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation and reducing dihydrotestosterone production, though effects were less pronounced than those of minoxidil.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” In this study, Shikakai and Reetha, natural hair cleaning agents, were compared to chemical shampoos and found to be equally effective in cleaning hair, non-irritating to the scalp, biodegradable, inexpensive, and easy to use.
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March 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that methyl jasmonate can induce tanshinone biosynthesis in S. miltiorrhiza by affecting the expression of the SmMEC gene, as supported by RT-PCR and transcriptomic data.
January 2008 in “Zhonghua linchuang mianyi he biantai fanying zazhi” This study found that treatment with Shunyou dispersible tablet and prednisone improved clinical symptoms in patients with lupus nephritis, showing significant benefits over time along with a good safety profile.
Ivarmacitinib effectively regrows hair in severe alopecia areata.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tanshinone Capsule may help regrow hair by boosting specific cell signals.
September 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” In this study, researchers found that the methanolic seed extract of Tectona grandis, known for its use in traditional medicine, demonstrated strong analgesic properties in Swiss albino mice, being effective at doses of 200–250 mg/kg and safe up to 1000 mg/kg.
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June 2022 in “Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology” This review discusses the industrial applications of maritime pine by-products, emphasizing their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and suggests innovation opportunities in a circular economy context; it reports no new results.
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March 2025 in “Phytomedicine” Deoxyshikonin from Arnebiae Radix helps hair grow by activating a specific cell pathway.
June 2025 in “Pharmacon Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” This systematic review found that mangkokan leaf formulations, especially ethosomal gel or phytosome lotion at 25% concentration, were most effective in stimulating hair growth and improving hair health through various biological mechanisms.
This study identified ISPP-Rb, a novel immuno-stimulatory complex from Royoporus badius, that significantly activates murine macrophage cells and induces multiple proinflammatory cytokines.
January 2002 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study found that several natural extracts, including Prunus mume and Rubi Fructus, showed hair growth-promoting effects in mice, but none significantly impacted human hair dermal papilla cells in vitro.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics and Drug Analysis” This study formulated an herbal anti-dandruff shampoo using jackfruit seed extract and evaluated its effectiveness against Malassezia furfur, finding that the fourth formulation exhibited both strong antifungal activity and stability, suggesting a natural alternative to synthetic hair care products.
February 2024 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Yamasi Makassar” This study in South Sulawesi Province developed a shampoo using ethanol extract from Pondoh salak fruit peel, which met physical stability tests and demonstrated strong inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Candida albicans, with formulations ranging from 10% to 20% concentrations.
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August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” This case study reports a 36-year-old man's fungal infection, identified as Trichosporon inkin, which was treated with shaving and antifungal therapy.
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January 2021 in “Applied Chemistry for Engineering” This review discusses the bioactive substances found in native Korean Pinus densiflora and koraiensis and highlights the need for more research on their industrial application, despite known physiological effects.
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, researchers found that miR-143-3p may play a novel role in cashmere growth by directly repressing the expression of Itga6 in secondary hair follicles of goats.
August 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study explored the development and evaluation of a tablet-form herbal shampoo formulated with natural ingredients like Shikakai, Reetha, and Amla, which reportedly enhance hair shine, growth, and root strength without side effects, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional shampoos.
This study concluded that bitter melon leaf ethanol extract can be effectively formulated into a shampoo that meets quality standards and promotes rabbit hair growth.
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that Poria cocos extract may enhance human follicle dermal papilla cell proliferation through the AKT signaling pathway, indicating its potential for hair growth promotion.
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July 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that phenyl-imidazole sulfonamide derivatives, particularly ISCK03, inhibited c-kit signaling and promoted depigmentation in various experimental settings, suggesting potential use as skin-whitening agents.
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August 2014 in “Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling” This study found that Tsukushi facilitates wound healing in mice by regulating macrophage function and myofibroblast differentiation.