7 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of King Abdulaziz University-Medical Sciences” This study found that watercress oil significantly improved healing of skin burns in rabbits compared to controls, while a combination of watercress and Nigella sativa oils showed no effect.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Saudi Chemical Society” This study analyzed watercress oil and confirmed its phytochemical profile, UV absorption properties, and potential efficacy for hair growth, supporting traditional hot oil applications.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that watercress extract may help treat hair loss by increasing RSPO1 secretion and decreasing DKK1 secretion, improving hair thickness and density in clinical trials.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a lotion containing specific plant extracts significantly increased the number of anagen hairs and the anagen/telogen ratio in subjects with androgenetic alopecia after three months of use.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In a laboratory setting, this study found that Biotrinine® dry extract activated hair follicle growth pathways and increased certain growth factor secretions in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential benefits for treating chronic hair loss.