Evidence supporting the use of: Borassus aethiopum
For the health condition: Hair (loss or thinning)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Borassus aethiopum, also known as African fan palm, is traditionally used in various African communities for different medicinal purposes. There are anecdotal and ethnobotanical reports indicating its use for supporting hair health, commonly in the form of topical applications or inclusion in herbal mixtures intended to prevent hair loss or promote hair growth. However, the evidence supporting these uses is primarily based on traditional knowledge and practices rather than scientific validation. No robust clinical studies or laboratory research have established a direct link between Borassus aethiopum and the prevention or treatment of hair loss or thinning. Furthermore, phytochemical analyses of the plant reveal the presence of compounds such as flavonoids and tannins, which have general antioxidant properties, but their specific effects on hair growth remain unstudied. In summary, while Borassus aethiopum is used traditionally for hair care in some cultures, there is a lack of scientific research to substantiate these claims, and the overall evidence supporting its efficacy for this indication is weak.

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