Trichosanthes cucumerina leaf extract can promote hair growth like Minoxidil.
July 2025 in “Journal of Food Chemistry and Nanotechnology” Trichosanthes cucumerina, or snake gourd, is a plant from the Cucurbitaceae family, recognized for its nutritional and medicinal benefits, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas. This review highlights the bioactive compounds found in different parts of the plant, such as leaves, fruits, seeds, and roots, which have been traditionally used in folk medicine. These compounds exhibit various bioactivities, including anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and digestive health benefits, supporting its use in treating ailments like fever, inflammation, digestive disorders, diabetes, and respiratory issues.
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Plant-based chemicals may help hair growth and prevent hair loss but need more research to compete with current treatments.
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October 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Cucurbitacin helps mice grow hair by blocking a protein that stops hair growth.
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March 2023 in “PubMed” Rosemary hair lotion significantly promotes hair growth and could be a potential alternative to commercial hair growth products.