November 2009 in “Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)” This invention describes a composition made from seaweed and plant extracts purposed for enhancing hair growth and preventing baldness, but reports no clinical findings.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
October 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this study, researchers documented the use of 69 plant species across 38 families in traditional medicine by herbal practitioners in Raichur District, detailing their therapeutic properties for 22 ailments such as fever, epilepsy, and diabetes, though interest in traditional practices is declining.
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January 2021 in “Molecules” This review compiles studies on the antidiabetic potential of plants from the Middle East, particularly from the Asteraceae and Lamiaceae families, but reports no clinical results.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, a comprehensive literature review identified 181 plant species traditionally used for hemorrhoid treatment in Thailand, highlighting key species with pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, which are poised for potential pharmaceutical development.