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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. Sophora flavescens
    2. sophora angustifolia

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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
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