This study found that a hair mask made from bitter gourd effectively reduced hair loss and dandruff among participants, though the authors note the need for clinical trials and durability tests for further validation.
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January 2017 in “Social Science Research Network” This paper suggests that to better protect traditional and indigenous knowledge, TKDL should expand its database or establish a separate confidential resource for indigenous, tribal, and nomadic communities.
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April 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this review, researchers explore various treatment options for alopecia, focusing on nano-drug delivery systems using plant-based substances, which are potentially effective and less harmful than current treatments, while also highlighting emerging trends such as 3D bioprinting and plant extracts for future therapies.
This article reviews knowledge-sharing efforts in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Sorocaba, highlighting global collaboration on rational medicine use, without reporting new study results.
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January 2021 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This review discusses the traditional uses, phytochemical, and pharmacological studies on Ageratum conyzoides, Tridax procumbens, and Bidens pilosa, emphasizing the need for further clinical research into their medicinal potential, but it does not report new results.