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Source of validity: Traditional
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Ginseng, particularly Panax ginseng, has a long history of use in traditional Asian medicine for a variety of health concerns, including promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss. Traditional Chinese and Korean medicine practitioners have used ginseng in topical and oral preparations to strengthen hair, improve scalp circulation, and treat thinning hair. The rationale is often based on ginseng’s perceived ability to revitalize the body, promote blood flow, and balance bodily energies, which are believed to support hair health in these traditions.

Scientific studies on ginseng's efficacy for hair loss are limited but growing. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that ginsenosides (the active compounds in ginseng) may promote proliferation of dermal papilla cells, stimulate hair follicle growth, and inhibit hair loss by modulating certain signaling pathways (such as Wnt/β-catenin and TGF-β). A few small human trials and case reports indicate possible benefits in reducing hair loss or enhancing hair density, especially in androgenetic alopecia. However, these studies often have methodological limitations, small sample sizes, or lack long-term follow-up.

Overall, while there is a robust traditional precedent for using ginseng for hair health, scientific evidence remains preliminary and insufficient for strong clinical recommendations. More rigorous, large-scale human studies are needed to confirm its efficacy and safety for this indication.

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