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January 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” In this study, researchers found that sweet potato shochu oil promotes hair growth in both human follicle dermal papilla cells and C3H mice. The oil contains components like ethyl palmitate, ethyl linoleate, and ethyl α-linolenate, which were key contributors to its hair growth-inducing effects.
January 2024 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” This study found that a hair tonic made from sweet potato leaf extract demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur in vitro, comparable to 2% ketoconazole, suggesting its potential as an antidandruff treatment.
May 2024 in “Pharmacia/Farmaciâ” In this study, Ipomoea batatas leaf extracts exhibited significant hair growth stimulation and strong antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur, potentially offering a promising treatment for alopecia with further research needed on their androgen receptor inhibition potential.
January 2021 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)”
February 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated a herbal shampoo containing Tulsi leaves, Green gram extract, Flaxseed mucilage, and potato juice, finding it to possess good cleansing, foam stability, and conditioning properties, though further development is needed to enhance quality, performance, and safety.