67 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Open Innovation Technology Market and Complexity” This paper describes how market and social forces impact the development of social innovations, offering ways to bridge social gaps by engaging youth and connecting corporations with communities.
21 citations
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November 2023 in “Heliyon” This review explored the use of six tropical plants, such as Acacia concinna and Garcinia mangostana, as natural active ingredients in shampoos, highlighting their beneficial physicochemical properties and biological activities for hair care and scalp maintenance.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that a gelatin microparticle-containing self-microemulsifying formulation combined with Soluplus improved the oral absorption of dutasteride.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinical and medical investigations” This paper reviews the historical use and contemporary relevance of plant-derived cosmetics, focusing on Suriname's herbal cosmetics industry and the potential to establish a beauty products industry there, without presenting new findings.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review examines the use of commonly used dermatological drugs like chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, antiandrogens, and melatonin in COVID-19 treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Molecules” This review synthesizes research on hederagenin's anticancer and anti-inflammatory potential, emphasizing chemical modifications to enhance its bioactivity, but reports no new experimental findings.
August 2026 in “Plant Science Today” This review synthesizes data on Eclipta alba, highlighting its traditional use for liver, skin, and general health, supported by preclinical evidence of hepatoprotective and other beneficial activities, while noting the need for more rigorous toxicological and clinical safety studies to substantiate its therapeutic applications.
53 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that extracts from Geranium pyrenaicum show promising antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antiviral activities, particularly the methanolic extract's antiviral activity against HSV-1.
10 citations
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November 2019 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” This case report highlights a patient who developed pancytopenia, transaminase elevation, and alopecia after consuming large amounts of veterinary albendazole purchased online, which he used without medical supervision.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research” This study found that using 70% ethanol as a solvent for extracting unsoaked Leucaena leucocephala seeds produces a high extract yield while managing mimosine levels, indicating potential for nutraceutical use.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This study explored the role of plant-derived monomers in reversing grey hair, finding that compounds like fraxinol and morin may stimulate melanin production and tyrosinase activity, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits, although further evaluation of their safety and efficacy is needed.
August 2025 in “Nutrition and Health” In this systematic review, researchers linked higher vitamin D and iron levels to reduced alopecia, while increased alcoholic and sugary beverage intake was correlated with greater hair loss, highlighting the impact of diet on hair health.
May 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This narrative review reports that well-selected plant extracts and their active compounds may improve hair health by promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss, potentially aiding in developing targeted therapies for alopecia.
April 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” This review provides an overview of skin manifestations associated with substance use disorder but reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the importance of dermatological evaluation and multidisciplinary care in managing these cases.
December 2023 in “FUDMA Journal of Sciences” In this study, researchers analyzed Vachellia nilotica and Senegalia ataxacantha from Katsina state, Nigeria, identifying various bioactive compounds in their shoots and suggesting their potential as raw materials for pharmaceutical antifungal therapies.
318 citations
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January 2022 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This study systematically reviews the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, discussing its origin, composition, function, involvement in tumors and diseases, and the development of small-molecular compounds targeting this pathway for disease treatment.
8 citations
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January 2024 in “Current Research in Food Science” This study found that using composite alginate hydrogels containing Aloe vera, CMC, and tragacanth can improve the encapsulation efficiency and protect pumpkin seed protein hydrolysates from degradation during simulated gastrointestinal digestion, potentially increasing their applicability as functional food components.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Molecules” This review evaluates traditional uses, phytochemical profiles, and pharmacological activities of Mediterranean Erica species, revealing the wide range of bioactive compounds and highlighting their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. Further studies are suggested to fully understand their medicinal potential.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Abrus precatorius has medicinal benefits but can be toxic.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study systematically documented the ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal knowledge from traditional healers in Addis Ababa, identifying 81 medicinal plants, including the endangered Echinops kebericho, used primarily for treating skin and general diseases.
December 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” This research discussed the historical use of plants as dermatologic remedies and how some botanicals independently gained recognition for their medicinal properties across cultures, contributing to the field of pharmacognosy and modern skincare.
70 citations
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August 2019 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry”
18 citations
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October 2020 in “Radiation Research” This review discusses the similarities between COVID-19 and acute radiation syndrome, highlighting their shared inflammatory responses and suggesting that insights from radiation biology could inform COVID-19 research and treatment approaches; it reports no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “Nanomaterials” This perspective study suggests that plant-derived extracellular vesicles could advance the use of Ayurvedic medicinal plants in nanomedicine by enhancing their therapeutic potential and guiding future research.
February 2024 in “Cancers” This review highlights recent progress in developing androgen receptor degraders, such as PROTACs, for treating castration-resistant prostate cancer, and notes that several have entered phase I or II clinical trials, showcasing potential to address drug resistance challenges.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” This review discusses the traditional uses and pharmacological activities of Citrullus colocynthis, also known as Bitter Apple, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” This case report describes a 52-year-old woman who developed retiform purpura after using cocaine likely adulterated with levamisole, highlighting the need for levamisole detection in such cases.
216 citations
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September 2020 in “Scientific African” This review discusses the potential of pumpkin seeds as a functional food ingredient, highlighting their promising bioactive compounds and health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2023 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This review highlights the diverse pharmacological properties of Eclipta alba, often used traditionally in Asian medicine, detailing its hepatoprotective, hair growth promoting, antidiabetic, and other therapeutic activities linked to its chemical compounds such as wedelolactone.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Current Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This article discusses the traditional medicinal uses of fenugreek, particularly its diverse pharmacological activities, but reports no new clinical results.