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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Pearl (also known as "zhen zhu" in Traditional Chinese Medicine) has a long history of use in Asia for beauty and health, including for hair health and treating hair loss or thinning. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) texts describe pearl powder as a tonic that nourishes the skin, hair, and nails, and it is sometimes included in formulas intended to promote hair growth or prevent graying. The rationale in TCM is that pearl is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and trace elements, which are thought to benefit the hair follicles and scalp health. However, there is minimal scientific research directly supporting pearl's effectiveness for hair loss or thinning. Most modern evidence is anecdotal or based on its mineral content, but no robust clinical trials have established clear benefits for hair growth in humans. Thus, the use of pearl for hair is grounded primarily in tradition rather than scientific validation, and the strength of evidence is very low (1 out of 5), reflecting historical precedent rather than proven efficacy.

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