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GlossaryPandanus odoratissimus (Pandanus tectorius)

tropical plant with fragrant leaves used in cooking and weaving

Pandanus odoratissimus, also known as Pandanus tectorius or screwpine, is a tropical plant known for its fragrant leaves and distinctive, spiral arrangement of its long, narrow leaves. It is commonly used in traditional medicine, cooking, and weaving, and its leaves are often used to flavor dishes in Southeast Asian cuisine.

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research Hair Growth: Focus on Herbal Therapeutic Agents

41 citations, July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies”

Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

research Ethnodermatological Use of Medicinal Plants in India: From Ayurvedic Formulations to Clinical Perspectives – A Review

57 citations, October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology”

Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.

research Lignans and Neolignans: Plant Secondary Metabolites as a Reservoir of Biologically Active Substances

112 citations, May 2019 in “Pharmacological Research”

Lignans and neolignans from plants may help protect against various health issues, including cancer and heart disease.

research Antifungal Activity of Ethanol Extract from Fragrant Pandan Leaves (Pandanus amaryllifolius) in Inhibiting the Growth of Pityrosporum ovale, a Fungus Causing Dandruff

October 2019

Fragrant pandan leaf extract can inhibit dandruff-causing fungus, especially at higher concentrations.

research Evaluation of Hair Growth Activity of Ethanol Extract Combination from Pandanus Leaves (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.) and Sansevieria Leaves (Sansevieria trifasciata Prain.)

August 2019 in “Pharmacoscript”

The 3:2 combination of pandanus and sansevieria leaf extracts promotes the best hair growth.

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