May 2020 in “Jurnal Penelitian Perawat Profesional” This literature review identified that katuk leaves, rich in vitamins and phenolic compounds, show potential in preventing hair loss by promoting hair growth, enhancing vascularity, and nourishing hair.
July 2024 in “Jurnal PKM Manajemen Bisnis” This article describes community efforts to increase awareness and effective utilization of guava plant resources in Pamulang, aiming to improve local economic welfare through better cultivation practices and innovative processing of guava for health benefits.
December 2018 in “Jurnal Farmamedika (Pharmamedica Journal)” This study found that a combination of ethanol extract from watermelon white skin and liquid from kepok banana tree trunk resulted in greater hair growth length in rats compared to Minoxidil.
October 2025 in “Jurnal Medisains Kesehatan” This experimental study found that leaf extracts from Averrhoa bilimbi and Muntingia calabura significantly inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, with M. calabura demonstrating stronger antibacterial activity, suggesting potential for acne treatment.
October 2025 in “Interdiciplinary Journal and Hummanity (INJURITY)” This study characterized bioactive compounds in extracts from six Kalimantan herbal plants, confirming traditional medicinal uses with findings such as triterpenoids and several potent compounds with antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits, laying groundwork for potential therapeutic applications and conservation efforts.