Ancient Chinese medicine could transform hair loss treatment
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– KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
– A traditional Chinese medicinal root used for over a thousand years is attracting new scientific attention for its potential to combat hair loss. Studies suggest Polygonum multiflorum can block harmful hormones, activate hair-growth signals, protect follicles, and boost blood flow to the scalp. Researchers say the herbâs effects align remarkably well with both ancient descriptions and modern hair biology.
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common type of hair loss, affecting millions of men and women around the world. It is often known as male or female pattern hair loss, and it usually develops gradually as hair follicles shrink over time. As follicles become smaller, they produce thinner, shorter hairs until growth may slow dramatically or stop.
Current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, can help some people, but they are not ideal for everyone. Finasteride works by targeting hormones involved in follicle shrinkage, while minoxidil is commonly used on the scalp to encourage growth. However, some patients worry about unwanted effects, including sexual side effects linked to finasteride or scalp irritation associated with minoxidil. Because of this, many people continue to look for options that feel safer, more natural, or more comprehensive.
Ancient Root Meets Modern Hair Science
A new scientific review suggests that Polygonum multiflorum, a root long used in traditional Chinese medicine, may deserve serious attention as a potential therapy for androgenetic alopecia. The herb has been used for more than 1,000 years and has traditionally been associated with “blacken hair and nourish essence.”
What makes the review especially interesting is that the plant does not appear to act through only one biological route. Instead, researchers report that Polygonum multiflorum may influence several processes involved in hair loss and regrowth at the same time.
– Bixian Han, Mingzhu Xiao, Tianze Xin, Hui Hu, Quansheng Liu, Bingqiang Xu. Research progress on the application of Pleuropterus multiflorus in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Journal of Holistic Integrative Pharmacy, 2025; 6 (4): 443 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhip.2025.12.005
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