November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ursolic and shikimic acid together boost hair growth better than alone.
July 2026 in “Industrial Crops and Products” This review highlights the potential of Illicium verum in enhancing bioactive compound efficacy and stability through nanotechnology, despite challenges in physicochemical limitations and regulatory hurdles.
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November 2019 in “Scientific Reports” In this study using a mouse model and human hair follicle cells, shikimic acid was found to promote hair growth and may serve as a new therapeutic agent for alopecia.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review article reports that many herbal drugs show potential for treating alopecia effectively and with fewer side effects compared to synthetic drugs, addressing a common issue among urban residents due to stress and environmental factors.
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March 2021 in “Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology” This review discusses the medicinal and health benefits of caraway, Chinese chives, and cassia, focusing on their antibacterial, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties due to their range of secondary metabolites.