Investigating the effects of hydro-alcoholic extract of (Pimpinella anisum L.) on hair growth

Abstract

In this study, the effects of above ground ethanol extracts (Pimpinella anisum L.) were assessed on hair growth. For this purpose, the prepared extract was treated as a positional solution on mice modified rear head area (dorsal) in 2%, 5%, 10% and 20% dosages. At the end of the 10th and 30th days, hair growth was assessed. The results showed significant differences between all the experimental groups and the control group (p<0.001). In 10% and 20% doses, there was Minoxidil effects. Based on these results, anise hydroalcohlic extract had a positive effect on the hair growth which is probably due to the effects of phytoestrogens in the plant.