Evidence supporting the use of: Babchi
For the health condition: Hair (loss or thinning)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Babchi (Psoralea corylifolia) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for a variety of skin conditions, most notably vitiligo, due to its active compound psoralen. Its use for supporting hair health, particularly in cases of hair loss or thinning, is primarily rooted in traditional practices rather than robust scientific validation. In Ayurveda, Babchi oil is sometimes applied topically or used in formulations aimed at stimulating hair growth and addressing scalp disorders. The rationale is often tied to its purported abilities to improve blood circulation, stimulate hair follicles, and address underlying scalp conditions that may contribute to hair loss, such as fungal infections. However, scientific studies specifically evaluating Babchi’s efficacy for hair regrowth or prevention of hair thinning are very limited. Some laboratory studies suggest Babchi extracts may have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically benefit scalp health, but clinical trials in humans for hair loss are lacking. Therefore, while traditional systems endorse Babchi for hair health, and anecdotal reports persist, the current scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for treating hair loss or thinning remains weak.
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
Egg
walnut
Other health conditions supported by Babchi
AcneAthlete's Foot
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Dermatitis
Eczema
Fungal Infections
Gingivitis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Herpes
Impetigo
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Insect Repellant
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Leprosy
Lesions
Lice
Psoriasis
Scabies
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (infections)
Snake Bite
Staph Infections
Wounds and Sores