This study observed that applying an aqueous extract of Trichosanthes cucumerina leaves to Wistar rats promoted hair growth comparably to 2% Minoxidil, supporting its traditional use for alopecia.
July 2025 in “Journal of Food Chemistry and Nanotechnology” This study explored the traditional uses of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn., or snake gourd, highlighting its application in folk medicine across tropical and subtropical regions to address conditions such as fever, inflammation, digestive disorders, diabetes, and respiratory problems.
The study reported that a poly herbal gel containing Lagenaria siceraria, Trichosanthis cucumarina, and Tridax procumbens promoted hair growth in human volunteers, with noticeable effects observed after 90 days.
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January 2012 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” This study found that a 2% polyherbal phyto-complex cream containing aqueous extracts of Trichosanthes cucumerina and Abrus precatorius effectively promoted hair growth in preclinical tests, comparable to minoxidil 2%.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study found that Carthamus tinctorius exhibited the strongest 5α-reductase inhibitory and hair growth promoting activities among evaluated Thai herbs, suggesting potential for developing alternative hair loss treatments.