Evidence supporting the use of: Chlorophytum
For the health condition: Hair (loss or thinning)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Chlorophytum species, particularly Chlorophytum borivilianum (commonly known as Safed Musli), have a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. While there are claims in folk and Ayurvedic traditions that preparations containing Chlorophytum can improve general vitality, libido, and sometimes hair health, direct evidence for its use specifically in the treatment of hair loss or thinning is limited. Most references to Chlorophytum for hair health are anecdotal or appear in the context of multi-herb formulations, not as a standalone treatment. Available scientific literature focuses on its adaptogenic, aphrodisiac, and immunomodulatory properties but does not provide clinical evidence for efficacy in treating hair loss. No robust human studies or clinical trials directly assess the impact of Chlorophytum or its extracts on hair regrowth or prevention of hair thinning. Therefore, while there is some traditional basis for its inclusion in hair health or rejuvenation remedies, the evidence is weak and primarily based on broader claims of vitality rather than specific, substantiated effects on hair. Use for this indication remains largely unvalidated by modern science.
Other ingredients used for Hair (loss or thinning)
AlfalfaAlgae
Almond fruit
amino acids
animal protein
apricot
argan nut oil
ashwagandha
ba ji tian
babchi
bee pollen
Beef liver
biotin
black garlic
black seed
Borassus aethiopum
burdock
Chlorophytum
coconut oil
collagen
Cystine
dioscorea
DL-Methionine
egg
Epidermal Growth Factor
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
eugenol
fatty acids
fibroblast growth factor
fish protein
flavonols
fo-ti
fulvic acid
ganoderma
ginseng
gooseberry
gotu kola
green tea
iron
Kokilaksha
L-cystine
L-methionine
licorice root
lipids
Lycium
Morinda
Moringa
Nettle
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
omega-3 fatty acids
onion
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Peptides
Phaeophyceae
phlorotannins
pollen
Polygonum
Premna
proanthocyanidins
protein
quail egg
quercetin
reishi mushroom
rice
rockweed
royal jelly
seaweed
selenium
Selenomethionine
silica
silicon
spinach
spirulina
Terminalia
thyroid substance
trace minerals
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
Walnut
White Tea
Winter Savory
Withanolides
Zinc
Other health conditions supported by Chlorophytum
AnemiaArthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Cuts
Debility
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hypertension
Indigestion
Infection
Inflammation
