January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that a formulated polyherbal shampoo demonstrated effective antifungal properties against dandruff-causing fungi, with smooth, intact hair cuticles after treatment, suggesting it may serve as a safe, natural alternative for managing dandruff.
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January 2023 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This review discusses the use of yoga and herbal remedies for managing PCOS, reporting improved symptoms, hormonal balance, and quality of life, but presents no new clinical results.
February 2019 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this study, eflornithine cream combined with intense pulsed light treatment significantly improved facial hair removal in women with hirsutism compared to IPL treatment alone.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a polyherbal shampoo from plant extracts, finding it showed effective antifungal properties against dandruff-causing agents like Malassezia species while providing protective and conditioning effects on hair cuticles, indicating its potential as a natural alternative for dandruff management.
May 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this phase 3 clinical trial, participants taking Vedistry Amla + Tablets for hair concerns experienced significant reductions in hair fall and improvements in hair texture, strength, and scalp health over three months, with stable laboratory parameters and increased Vitamin D and antioxidant levels.
December 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” In this case study, a 32-year-old woman with premenstrual syndrome experienced significant improvement in symptoms such as dyspepsia, facial hair growth, and weight gain through Ayurvedic treatment, demonstrating its potential to address irregular menstruation effectively.
January 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This paper discusses approaches to prevent Telogen Effluvium, a common form of hair fall, by modifying lifestyle factors as recommended in the Unani System of Medicine, which suggests maintaining balance in six essential elements for health before resorting to drug treatments.
May 2008 in “10th European Congress of Endocrinology” Flutamide alone is as effective as the combination with finasteride for treating hirsutism.
This case study reported that Ayurvedic treatment using Pracchana and Bibhitaki Lepa significantly improved symptoms of alopecia areata in a 41-year-old woman, reducing patch size and hair fall.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” This case study reports that Ayurvedic treatment resulted in significant clinical improvement and reduced ovary size in a 28-year-old woman with PCOD over a 2.5-month period.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a polyherbal antidandruff shampoo using medicinal plant extracts and found it exhibited significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, including activity against bacteria and fungi linked to scalp infections, suggesting it as a natural alternative to synthetic shampoos.
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February 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study suggests that true binary and ternary inclusion complexes were formed between finasteride and 2-hydroxypropyl-ß-cyclodextrin, with or without the addition of specific polymers.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis” In this study, a polyherbal hair serum containing extracts of hibiscus petals and amla fruits showed significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans and exhibited satisfactory stability, physicochemical properties, and potential for improving hair health and reducing dandruff.
December 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” In this case study, Ayurvedic management including Viddhakarma and Nilibhringadi Taila led to significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality in a 37-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia, without adverse effects.
This study found that administering drumstick leaves extract with amla powder improved hemoglobin levels among adolescent girls with anemia at a residential facility in Trichy.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” This case report suggests that shodhana and shamana treatments may facilitate hair regrowth in a patient with índralupta, with improvements observed within 15 days.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that many participants with hair loss, or Khalitya, exhibited dietary incompatibilities and low calcium levels, aligning Ayurvedic concepts with modern dietary risk factors.
April 2023 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” This collection presents a photogallery on the follicular occlusion syndrome, uniting diseases like hidradenitis suppurativa under shared pathogenesis, but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses detoxification methods for poisonous plants in Ayurvedic medicine, detailing purification techniques and their pharmacological effects, but it reports no new results.
May 2023 in “Jurnal farmasi sains dan praktis” In this research on cinnamon and virgin coconut oil hair tonics, F2 and F3 demonstrated stable physical properties and mild irritation potential, while formula 1 remained non-irritating but less stable regarding pH and viscosity.
February 2026 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” In this study, a polyherbal antifungal shampoo using plant-based ingredients such as Neem and Amla was formulated and showed significant antifungal activity, suggesting it could be a safe and effective natural alternative to synthetic shampoos for treating dandruff and scalp infections.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Pharmacy Research” This study found that fractions of Tridax procumbens extract demonstrated significant antioxidant activity, comparable to standard ascorbic acid, in laboratory tests.
October 2020 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” In this case study, a combination of leech therapy and Ayurvedic treatment led to complete hair regrowth in an 18-year-old female with alopecia areata after six weeks, suggesting potential benefits of these treatments for similar cases.
July 2025 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES” This study describes a case in which a 24-year-old woman with PCOS symptoms, including irregular menstruation and excessive hair growth, showed significant improvement in androgen levels, menstrual regularity, and hair reduction after undergoing a nine-month Ayurvedic treatment plan with dietary and lifestyle modifications.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Science and Diagnosis Research” This study developed a polyherbal shampoo using herbal extracts as an alternative to chemical-based shampoos, aiming to provide a safer and more effective hair care option.
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July 2014 in “Analytical Chemistry Research” This study presents a validated HPTLC method for simultaneously determining five BPH drugs, showing high sensitivity and selectivity for potential use in quality-control analysis.
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January 2016 in “Chemical sciences journal” This study found that ethanol and petroleum ether extracts of Tridax procumbens roots demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against various bacterial strains compared to benzene extracts.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This study found that a 12-week supplementation with a combination of insulin sensitizing agents, antioxidants, and vitamins significantly improved menstrual cyclicity, acne, and hirsutism in women with PCOS, with additional weight loss benefits in obese subjects.
This case study documented a 36-year-old woman with postpartum-onset frontal fibrosing alopecia who showed significant improvement in hair regrowth after early combination therapy with dutasteride, tofacitinib, and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide, suggesting potential benefits of multimodal treatment in this typically irreversible condition.
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This study reviewed the pharmacological properties of Priyaladi lepa, an Ayurvedic formulation, and reported its potential anti-dandruff benefits due to anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-pruritic, antioxidant, and exfoliation effects, warranting further research for managing Darunaka (dandruff).