This study reviews the medicinal uses of Catharanthus roseus, highlighting its production of valuable anticancer alkaloids like vincristine and vinblastine, and its applications in treating diabetes, hypertension, and infections, but also notes potential side effects such as nausea and myelosuppression, especially at high doses.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study demonstrated that aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts of Catharanthus roseus and Schwenckia americana showed no acute oral toxicity at the tested dose in rats, although histological changes in kidney and liver tissues were observed.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (Hyderabad)” In this case report, a novel Ayurvedic preparation of Catharanthus roseus, used alongside conventional chemotherapy, was associated with tumor stability and improved general health in a patient with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
September 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, a new hair serum featuring Catharanthus roseus extract was formulated and evaluated, showing a stable and appealing product with potential hair growth-promoting properties, positioning it as a promising herbal alternative to synthetic agents like minoxidil.
September 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reports the successful formulation of a stable herbal hair serum with Catharanthus roseus extract and other ingredients, noting it has a suitable pH, consistency, and stability, suggesting potential effectiveness as a natural alternative for hair care pending further clinical trials.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study found that RALF peptides, through liquid-liquid phase separation, form condensates with pectin and other proteins, playing a pivotal role in plant development and stress response regulation.
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June 2018 in “Engineering in Life Sciences” This review discusses advancements in plant cell culture technology for producing potent natural cosmetic ingredients and reports no new experimental results.
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March 2018 in “Trends in Plant Science” This review discusses the role of reactive oxygen species in regulating oscillating apoplastic pH gradients and growth in plant root hairs and pollen tubes, reporting no new experimental results.
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that a bacterial endophyte from Zea nicaraguensis effectively targets and colonizes plant root hair cells, promoting growth and solubilizing insoluble phosphorus for nutrient uptake.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” This review discusses the roles of phytohormones like auxin and ethylene in regulating root hair growth and development in plants, but it reports no new experimental results.
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February 2015 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” This review discusses the cosmetic potential of Southeast Asian herbs and highlights the need for more systematic scientific evaluation of their efficacy and safety.
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April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that several compounds from Yangxue Shengfa capsule may promote hair growth by enhancing cell proliferation in vitro, suggesting potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2020 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study found that concentrated nanofat, used alone or with decellularized nanofat, may enhance hair growth in mice by activating dermal papilla cells and the anagen phase.
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March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Plumbago zeylanica extract and its component plumbagin may help prevent androgenetic alopecia by promoting dermal papilla cell growth and reducing SRD5A2 expression.
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May 2014 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This study documented the traditional medicinal uses of 60 plant species in Kolli Hills, India, highlighting their importance in the healthcare of the local tribal community.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review explores the potential for using exosomes in treating autoimmune skin diseases and promoting skin regeneration, highlighting current applications, delivery methods, and ongoing clinical trials while also identifying challenges and future research directions within dermatology.
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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.
In this study, researchers analyzed the waters of Ladakh's hotsprings, identifying 27 bioactive compounds with potential health benefits, but emphasize that further clinical trials are needed to confirm their therapeutic efficacy and safety.
April 2025 in “WORLD JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY” This study reported that stem cells derived from semi-solid bone marrow improved the healing of diabetic incision wounds in rats by increasing epidermal thickness and blood vessel growth, and reducing hair follicle destruction, cellular penetration, diffuse fibrosis, and necrosis compared to control groups.
September 2024 in “Oncology Advances” This review discusses the potential anticancer effects of medicinal plants, highlighting their diverse phytoconstituents and mechanisms, and considers both their future prospects and limitations in cancer treatment.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This study explored the antibacterial and wound-healing effects of an 80% methanol extract from Hibiscus micranthus leaves, finding it effective against several bacterial strains and beneficial for wound healing in rats.
May 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This review highlights the potential of extracellular vesicles derived from medicinal plants as therapeutics for diseases such as cancer and inflammation, suggesting they may enhance the clinical use of herbal preparations, despite the challenges posed by extract complexity and individual variability.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers identified a gene regulatory network in Arabidopsis that controls root hair growth under low-temperature conditions, revealing specific transcription factors and downstream targets that contribute to this growth response despite overall plant development being halted.
February 2024 in “Journal of applied pharmaceutical research” This study formulated herbal hair oils using extracts such as Coconut and Amla, observing significant improvements in hair growth promotion, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties in animal models, suggesting potential natural remedies for hair care with further research needed for human application.
July 2022 in “International journal of KIU” This article outlines the scope, publication standards, and authorship responsibilities of the International Journal of KIU, but reports no new research results.
April 2022 in “JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND REVIEW IN SCIENCE” This review examines existing scientific literature on African plants with anti-cancer properties and reports no new experimental results.
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.
This article discusses the Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Sorocaba and emphasizes collaborating internationally to improve health policies and practices but reports no new research findings.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” This review highlights the beneficial effects of certain herbal drugs in treating skin diseases, such as their healing, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor-promoting activities, emphasizing recent technical advancements in the field over the past 17 years.
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February 2018 in “CB/Current biology” This study concluded that the receptor-like kinase ERULUS, regulated by auxin, is crucial for modulating cell wall composition and pectin dynamics during root hair growth in Arabidopsis.