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Abstract

This study aimed to check the in-vivo hair count potential of leaves extract from Tambis plant (Syzgium aquem) in albino rats. The study utilized experimental type of research. A total of 16 albino rats were utilized in this study where in each treatment has four albino rats. There were four groups/treatment in the study; Distilled water as negative control, Minoxidil as positive control, 20 mcg/mL Tambis, and 80 mcg/mL of Tambis. Although there is a significant increase in hair count when distilled water was used, Minoxidil, Tambis at 20 mcg/mL and 80 mcg/mL is better than distilled water in increasing hair count. Results shows that Minoxidil proves its consistency in increasing hair count. Also, Tambis at 20 mcg/mL and 80 mcg/mL shows potentiality in increasing hair count. However, 80 mcg/mL of Tambis is more effective in increasing hair count than 20 mcg/mL of Tambis. Tambis at 20 mcg/mL and 80 mcg/mL shows a potential same effect with Minoxidil in increasing hair count.

Keywords: Hair count potential, hair count, leaves extract, tambis plant (Syzygium aqueum), albino rats.