P. orientalis leaf-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) show significant potential in treating anxiety, depression, and insomnia through mechanisms that regulate neurotransmitters and reduce inflammation. The study highlights the effectiveness of intranasal administration in bypassing the blood-brain barrier, suggesting that plant-derived EVs could be developed as new therapeutic options for psychiatric disorders.
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April 2025 in “Plants” 
October 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Platycladus orientalis leaf extract helps hair grow by activating certain proteins.
June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Platycladus orientalis flavonoids protect balding hair from UV damage and slow hair color change.
May 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Plant-derived extracellular vesicles show promise for treating diseases like cancer and inflammation.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” Researchers developed a method to measure plant compounds in rat blood and found they are quickly absorbed and eliminated within 36 hours.
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July 2016 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Cedrol from Platycladus orientalis leaves may promote hair growth effectively, especially in female mice.
