published in Experimental dermatology
Ashwagandha Nanotech for Hair
Long revered in Ayurveda as a rejuvenating rasayana for vitality and stress relief, here is a revolutionary application for Ashwagandha. Researchers extracted exosome-like nanovesicles from the plant, creating a safe, non-drug therapy that stimulates hair follicles ex vivo. By upregulating key growth factors like VEGF-A, this green nanomedicine innovation extends the active growth phase—paving the way for next-generation botanical solutions to combat hair loss.