2023
DOI: 10.18311/jnr/2023/31180
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5α-Reductase Inhibitory Potential of <i>Hibiscus rosa sinensis</i>: Effective for the Management of Alopecia

Abstract: The condition known as male pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia are both treated with a family of drugs known as 5 alpha reductase (5α-reductase) inhibitors. This study shows that the flower of Hibiscus rosa sinensis has 5α-reductase inhibitory action that is helpful in the treatment of androgenic diseases. Phytochemical screening was done using petroleum ether, methanol, and water extracts to identify the phytochemical group present. Then, using quercetin as a reference flavonoid component, the… Show more

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