Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties of the herbal preparation indicated for prevention and treatment of alopecia
Journal: Botanics Targets and Therapy
Year: 2013

Background: Alopecia is a chronic inflammatory disease, in which the hair follicles become damaged. The etiology of the disease is still little known; the most common cause of alopecia is likely an autoimmune mechanism. Medicinal herbs ( Arctium lappa roots, Sophora japonica fruits, Acorus calamus roots, Urtica dioica leaves, Humulus lupulus fruits) are promising remedies for the prevention and treatment of alopecia. Methods: Anti-inflammatory properties of the phytopreparation were investigated