Evidence supporting the use of: Ba Ji Tian
For the health condition: Hair (loss or thinning)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Ba Ji Tian (Morinda officinalis) is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and other traditional herbal systems for its reputed effects on kidney yang deficiency, vitality, and sexual health. Its use for supporting or treating hair loss or thinning is rooted in TCM theory, where hair health is believed to be closely related to the strength of the kidneys. In this framework, herbs that "tonify kidney yang" such as Ba Ji Tian, are sometimes recommended for hair issues associated with aging or hormonal imbalance.
However, there is little to no direct scientific evidence supporting Ba Ji Tian for the treatment of hair loss or thinning. Contemporary research on Ba Ji Tian has focused largely on its potential effects on bone health, libido, and general vitality, rather than hair regrowth. No robust clinical trials or peer-reviewed studies have established a clear mechanism or efficacy for Ba Ji Tian in promoting hair growth or preventing hair loss. Thus, its use for this condition is justified by traditional usage patterns rather than scientific validation, and the overall evidence for this application is very limited.
Other ingredients used for Hair (loss or thinning)
Alfalfaamino acids
apricot
ashwagandha
biotin
black garlic
bovine gelatin
rice
burdock
collagen
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fish protein
flavonols
gelatin
ginseng
gooseberry
gotu kola
onion
green tea
iron
L-cystine
L-methionine
licorice root
moringa
nettle
niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
omega-3 fatty acids
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
pollen
protein
quail egg
quercetin
reishi mushroom
selenium
silicon
spinach
spirulina
Almond fruit
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
seaweed
zinc
bee pollen
dioscorea
ganoderma
morinda
royal jelly
trace minerals
fulvic acid
Algae
thyroid substance
Argan nut oil
Animal protein
Black Seed
Babchi
Beef liver
Ba Ji Tian
Borassus aethiopum
coconut oil
Chlorophytum
Cystine
DL-Methionine
Epidermal Growth Factor
Egg
Eugenol
Fo-Ti
Fatty acids
fibroblast growth factor
Kokilaksha
Lycium
Lipids
Premna
Phaeophyceae
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Phlorotannins
Proanthocyanidins
Polygonum
Peptides
Rockweed
Selenomethionine
silica
Terminalia
Withanolides
White Tea
walnut
Winter Savory
Other health conditions supported by Ba Ji Tian
Adrenal FatigueAmenorrhea
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Backache
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Body Building
Diabetes
Energy (lack of)
Erectile Dysfunction
Fatigue
Hair (loss or thinning)
Infertility
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nervous Exhaustion
Pain (general remedies for)
Sex Drive (low)
Testosterone (low)