March 2023 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that the herbal extract HX109 promoted hair growth in mice by increasing cell viability and enhancing hair regrowth, with the effects increasing as doses rose.
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July 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in science and technology” This study found that a herbal gel containing fenugreek seed extract significantly promoted hair growth on mice after 30 days of topical application.
August 2024 in “Proceeding Cendekia International Conference Health and Technology” In this quasi-experimental study, researchers explored the optimal formulation of a nanoemulsion containing candlenut ethanol extract, finding that specific combinations of tween 80, span 80, and sonication time affected its physical properties and stability, although further activity testing is needed.
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July 2019 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” This study found that platycodon ethanol extract showed potential as a natural ingredient for hair loss prevention by increasing radical scavenging ability, inhibiting inflammation, and affecting DHT generation in laboratory experiments.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study observed that both in vitro and in vivo research demonstrated rice bran extract can significantly enhance collagen and elastin synthesis, reduce water loss, and improve skin quality and elasticity, highlighting its potential as a sustainable cosmetic ingredient.
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December 2022 in “Plants” This study suggests that guava leaf extract may inhibit hair loss by downregulating genes involved in androgen synthesis, potentially offering a natural alternative for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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August 2018 in “Journal of pharmacopolium” This study found that a combination extract of pandanus and sansevieria leaves at a 3:2 ratio showed better hair growth activity than either extract alone.
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November 1992 in “Journal of International Medical Research” In this randomized study, ViviScal® significantly outperformed a fish extract in increasing non-vellus hair count and achieving clinical and histological improvement in young males with hereditary androgenic alopecia.
March 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” In this study, herbal extract mixtures applied to mice accelerated hair regrowth compared to a control group, suggesting potential hair-growing properties.
In this study, researchers developed vegan exosome-like vesicles from microalgae that mimic mammalian exosomes, demonstrating promising in vitro, ex vivo, and clinical effects such as improved wrinkle depth and elasticity, making them a potential alternative in cosmetic applications.
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August 2017 in “Journal of food and nutrition research” This study found that the black bean-licorice-biotae folium extract may improve hair diameter, scalp moisture, and sebum secretion, although its effect on hair density was not significant.
In this experimental study, hibiscus leaf extract at a 30% concentration showed effectiveness in promoting hair growth on guinea pigs, with measurable increases in hair length and weight by the 21st day.
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December 2022 in “Food Chemistry Advances” This review discusses diosgenin's potential benefits for several chronic diseases and emphasizes extraction and quantification techniques, but reports no clinical findings.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, it was found that the PSR™ technology enhanced the phytochemical content and antioxidant and anti-aging properties of sprouted seed extracts compared to conventional methods, with growth temperature also affecting the extract's composition and quality.
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June 2014 in “Nutrition and Cancer” This study found that hydro-alcoholic Eclipta alba extract may have anticancer and multidrug resistance-reversal effects in animal models, suggesting potential as an adjunctive agent in tumor chemotherapy.
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the ethanolic extract of Acanthus ebracteatus demonstrated potential as an anti-hair loss treatment by promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation, inhibiting 5α-reductase activity, and reducing inflammation in vitro.
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November 2017 in “JFL : Jurnal Farmasi Lampung” In this study, researchers found that hair tonic formulations containing Nothopanax scutellarium extract enhanced hair growth in male rabbits over 21 days, with the 25% concentration showing comparable effects to a minoxidil-based positive control.
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March 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study successfully extracted gallic acid and ferulic acid using a biocompatible aqueous two-phase system, suggesting a sustainable approach for producing antioxidants as food supplements for hair health.
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this clinical study, a vegan collagen builder (VEGCOL™️) was shown to safely and effectively improve hair growth, skin smoothness, wrinkle reduction, and joint pain relief in adults, with enhancements varying by dose over a 60-day period.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Olive leaf extract may help reduce aging signs in postmenopausal women.
July 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” This study investigated the extracellular polysaccharides from the edible green alga Parachlorella sp. BX1.5, finding that they have potential applications in cosmetics and health products due to their stability, antioxidant properties, and effects on hair growth in mice.
September 2025 in “JUKEJ Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” This study found that 20% mung bean seed coat extract effectively stimulates hair growth in New Zealand White rabbits, demonstrating results close to minoxidil 2% in terms of hair length, weight, and growth area, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative for hair loss therapy.
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August 2020 in “Majalah Farmasetika” This review concluded that a herbal hair tonic formulated with 2.5% green tea leaf extract, in combination with specific solvents and additives, showed the best properties for stimulating hair growth.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” This study reports that a 30% ethanol extract of a plant mixture enhanced hair growth in human hair dermal papilla cells and mice, suggesting potential use in hair growth products.
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March 2022 in “Daehanhanuihakoeji” In this study, Artemisia sieversiana extract was found to safely promote hair follicle dermal papilla cell growth and inhibit hair loss through anti-androgen, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects at a cellular level.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study describes developing a polyherbal hair growth serum with rosemary and fenugreek extracts, which met physicochemical standards and may serve as a stable and compatible option for managing hair loss and promoting scalp health.
July 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” This study reported that a 4% water fraction of green tea leaf extract showed the most effective hair growth promotion in rabbits.
July 2024 in “Journal of Eastern – Western Pharmacology and Pharmacy” This study found that Tribulus terrestris L. extract promoted significant hair growth and reduced skin inflammation in Wistar rats, while Urtica cannabina extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra extract, and Tribulus terrestris L. extract all led to uniform hair growth over 28 days compared to other tested extracts.
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This study reported that among three plant extracts tested for hair growth on nude mice, Eclipta alba significantly increased hair density and length, unlike Asiasari radix and Panax ginseng.
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February 2017 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that the natural extract e-CAF promotes the proliferation and migration of human hair dermal papilla cells in vitro, suggesting potential benefits for skin regeneration and tissue repair.