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    Glossary Sophora flavescens

    traditional Chinese medicinal herb used for skin and hair health

    Sophora flavescens, also known as Ku Shen, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb derived from the root of the plant. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-cancer properties, and is often used in treatments for skin conditions, digestive issues, and as a component in hair care products to promote scalp health and combat hair loss.

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    1. The hair growth promoting effect of Sophora flavescens extract and its molecular regulation Journal of Dermatological Science · 2002 · 75 citations
    2. Studies on the effect of Sophora flavescens extract on the hair growth stimulation and acne inhibition The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology · 2002 · 2 citations
    3. Improvement of androgenetic alopecia with topical<i>Sophora flavescens</i>Aiton extract, and identification of the two active compounds in the extract that stimulate proliferation of human hair keratinocytes Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2015 · 11 citations
    4. A review on phytochemical, ethnomedical and pharmacological studies on genus Sophora, Fabaceae Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia · 2012 · 85 citations
    5. Bioassay of Crude Drugs for Hair Growth Promoting Activity in Mice by a New Simple Method Planta Medica · 1980 · 16 citations
    6. Promoting Effect of Herbal Extracts Mixtures on Hair Regrowth in C3H/HeJ Mice 2009 · 2 citations
    7. Enhancing hair growth through phytochemicals: mechanisms, supporting evidence, and future directions Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology · 2025
    8. A Platform for Determining Medicinal Plants with Targeted 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Modulation for Possible Hair Loss Prevention Cosmetics · 2024
    9. Wound Healing and the Use of Medicinal Plants Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2019 · 170 citations
    10. A review of diagnosis and treatment of acne in adult female patients International Journal of Women's Dermatology · 2017 · 116 citations
    11. Review of applications of microneedling in dermatology Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2017 · 108 citations
    12. The hair growth promoting effect of extract and its molecular regulation Journal of Dermatological Science · 2005 · 87 citations
    13. Hair growth and rejuvenation: An overview Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2010 · 81 citations
    14. 5α-reductase inhibition and hair growth promotion of some Thai plants traditionally used for hair treatment Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2011 · 69 citations
    15. Mechanism of action of herbs and their active constituents used in hair loss treatment Fitoterapia · 2016 · 47 citations
    16. Hair loss and herbs for treatment Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2013 · 39 citations
    17. The hair growth promoting effect of ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, a long-acting Vitamin C derivative Journal of Dermatological Science · 2006 · 33 citations
    18. Topically used herbal products for the treatment of hair loss: preclinical and clinical studies Archives of Dermatological Research · 2017 · 25 citations
    19. Protective Role of Nutritional Plants Containing Flavonoids in Hair Follicle Disruption: A Review International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2020 · 24 citations
    20. Herbal Extracts Induce Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation of Human Hair Follicles Annals of Dermatology · 2015 · 24 citations
    21. <i>Platycladus orientalis</i> Leaves: A Systemic Review on Botany, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology The American Journal of Chinese Medicine · 2014 · 24 citations
    22. 5α-Reductase type 1 inhibition of Oryza sativa bran extract prepared by supercritical carbon dioxide fluid Journal of Supercritical Fluids · 2011 · 22 citations
    23. Hair follicular cell/organ culture in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine Biochemical Engineering Journal · 2009 · 21 citations
    24. Bee Venom Promotes Hair Growth in Association with Inhibiting 5α-Reductase Expression Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin · 2016 · 15 citations
    25. Platycarya strobilacea S. et Z. Extract Has a High Antioxidant Capacity and Exhibits Hair Growth-promoting Effects in Male C57BL/6 Mice Journal of Food Science and Nutrition · 2014 · 12 citations
    26. In vivo and in vitro hair growth‐promoting effect of silver and iron nanoparticles synthesized via <i>Blumea eriantha</i> DC plant extract Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2020 · 11 citations
    27. Discovery of Natural Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Assay and Drug Development Technologies · 2018 · 11 citations
    28. Dickkopf-1 Expression in Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata in Male Patients American Journal of Dermatopathology · 2019 · 9 citations
    29. Plants as potential active components in treatment of androgenetic alopecia Herba Polonica · 2014 · 6 citations
    30. Techniques for the discovery and evaluation of drugs against alopecia Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery · 2011 · 5 citations