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Topical Berberis integerrima + speamint essential oil

"Topical B.integerrima root extract/spearmint essential oil significantly reduced the number of lesions (27.33 ± 26.17 vs. 21.58 ± 21.10; p < 0.001) and mGAGS (18.76 ± 8.61 vs. 13.87 ± 8.14; p < 0.001) at the end of the intervention." "Berberis integerrima root extract combined with spearmint essential oil has significant anti-acne effects, comparable to topical antibiotic clindamycin." Saeidi, Sara et al. “Evaluation of the effectiveness of Berberis integerrima Bunge root extract combined with spearmint essential oil in the treatment of acne vulgaris: A randomized controlled clinical trial.” Journal of cosmetic dermatology vol. 23,7 (2024): 2458-2466. doi:10.1111/jocd.16291 (edited)

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Spearmint tea

An older 2010 study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research found drinking spearmint tea twice daily for one month reduced hirsutism (excess hair) in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The researchers concluded the tea may have anti-androgen (male hormone) effects on the body. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19585478/ (edited)