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KMID : 0615720140310010139
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Jouranl of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion society
2014 Volume.31 No. 1 p.139 ~ p.148
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Effect of Herbal Medicines Pharmacopuncture on Hair Growth, a Review of Animal Study Reports Published in Koreae
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Kim Kyu-Ri
Lee Gyung-Ran
Lee Jae-Min
Lew Jae-Hwan
Yin Chang-Shik
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Abstract
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Objectives : The aim of this study was to review the effect of herbal medicine on hair growth in animal models reported in Korean domestic journals.
Methods : Korean core databases were searched with terms alopecia and hair, and animal study reports on hair growth with herbal medicine were reviewed. Animal model, intervention, and hair growth measure data were extracted.
Results : A total of 28 reports were reviewed. C57BL/6 mice with depilation was the most frequent animal models used. Polygoni multiflori radix, Cnidii rhizoma and Biotae Folium were frequently used herbal medicine. Positive effects were reported.
Conclusions : Herbal medicines may be promising resource for pharmacopuncture materials for positive effects on hair growth.
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KEYWORD
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Alopecia, Hair, Herbal medicine, Review, Animal model, Pharmacopuncture
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