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Ginkgo biloba is a species of tree commonly found in East Asia. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may be beneficial for hair regrowth, support the healing of inflamed scalps, and help maintain thicker, healthier hair.
Key insights:
- The in vitro evidence shows that ginkgolide B (GKB) and bilobalide (BB), two functional components of ginkgo biloba, can promote hair growth by increasing vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretion and inducing Akt, ERK1/2, and ß-catenin activities. Dermal papilla cell viability was also increased with GKB and BB treatments.
- Other in vitro evidence shows that ginkgo biloba has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and blood flow properties which may improve hair growth outcomes.
- There are a number of in vivo studies showing the positive effects of ginkgo biloba on hair regrowth:
- A study conducted in 1993 showed the effect of ginkgo biloba leaves on hair regrowth in C3H strain mice.
- A more recent study examined the effects of a 70% ethanolic extract from ginkgo biloba leaves on hair regrowth in normal and high-butter diet-pretreated C3H strain mice.
- There is no published clinical evidence to suggest that ginkgo biloba can improve hair loss outcomes.
- Our experience tracking members: ginkgo baloba alone is not enough to improve hair loss outcomes.
Additional links:
- Ginkgolide B and bilobalide promote the growth and increase β-catenin expression in hair follicle dermal papilla cells of American minks
- A bibliometric study of scientific literature in Scopus on botanicals for treatment of androgenetic alopecia
- Effect of Leaves of Ginkgo biloba on Hair Regrowth in C3H Strain Mice