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November 2013 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” In this study, the medicated oil made from Martynia annua leaves showed strong hair growth-promoting activity in a mouse model of testosterone-induced alopecia, potentially outperforming the standard treatment, finasteride.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” In this study, a herbal oil formulation containing extracts from Martynia annua and Helianthus annuus seeds showed greater potential for hair growth in albino mice compared to finasteride and minoxidil.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This paper reviews the traditional use of Martynia annua in Indian medicine, detailing its reported effectiveness against a variety of conditions such as inflammation, epilepsy, and infections, and highlights its diverse pharmacological properties which warrant further clinical research.
January 2023 in “Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy” This review discusses the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Martynia annua but reports no new findings; it suggests the plant's various phytoconstituents offer scope for future research.
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” In this study on albino mice, Helianthus annuus and Martynia annua seed oil extracts in petroleum ether significantly promoted hair growth in a dosage-dependent manner, with 30 mg/ml showing notable results compared to 2% minoxidil.