Benefits of Phyllanthus niruri for hair

Niruri is a plant which contains in cikitsa hair oil that has been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat hair loss. Phyllanthus is a flowering plant native to the tropical regions of South America, Southeast Asia and Africa. The active ingredient for this treatment is phellodendron amurense, which acts as a hair growth-promoting agent in Androgenetic alopecia probably through inhibition of 5α-reductase enzyme and reduction of the conversion of testosterone to more potent compound, dihydrotestosterone in the skin. Niruri's hair growth-promoting properties were discovered by Dr. George L. Williams, who was researching the use of herbs in hair loss. He found that niruri acts as a hair growth-promoting agent in Androgenetic alopecia probably through inhibition of 5α-reductase enzyme. Phyllanthus niruri is a plant that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,000 years. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of ailments, including jaundice, gonorrhoea, frequent menstruation, and diabetes. It's also been used as a poultice for skin ulcers, sores, swelling, and itchiness. Phyllanthus niruri has been shown to have significant benefits for many people with regular inflammatory processes in their body such as diabetes or a history of cancer. Phyllanthus niruri has also been shown to help with gastrointestinal issues such as constipation due to its ability to support healthy digestion. It contains many active compounds such as saponins and flavonoids that can be used to help treat a number of ailments including arthritis and fever. In addition to its medicinal properties it also has anti-inflammatory properties which can aid in the treatment of joint pain.

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