May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review concludes that herbal formulations containing Ziziphus mauritiana and Black Seed Oil may offer a promising natural alternative for managing hair-related issues like dandruff, hair fall, and scalp irritation.
February 2026 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” This review discusses the potential benefits of Vitex negundo for managing polycystic ovarian disease, highlighting its promising effects in animal models, but notes that more rigorous human trials are needed to confirm these findings.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that rice water, rich in minerals, vitamins, and amino acids, shows potential in cosmetics and dermatology for its hydration, anti-aging, and antioxidant properties and effectiveness against dandruff, while also promoting hair growth and scalp health with natural cleansing abilities.
November 2025 in “Current Cosmetic Science” This study reviews the potential of rosemary for hair loss treatment, highlighting its beneficial bioactive compounds that may support healthier scalps and promote hair growth, though inconsistencies in formulations and lack of long-term safety data suggest more research is needed.
This review explores the potential of carnosic acid, a compound found in rosemary and sage, as a natural alternative treatment for alopecia, highlighting its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hair follicle-regenerative properties, though its poor solubility and stability remain challenges for clinical application.
June 2025 in “JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS” This review found that secondary metabolites from herbal plants, including flavonoids and alkaloids, show potential in promoting hair growth through mechanisms like anagen phase prolongation and enzyme inhibition, but more clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy.
December 2024 in “Revista Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais” This study reviewed in vivo studies and clinical trials on phenolic compounds, like tannins and flavonoids, for treating hair loss, noting their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects but highlighting the need for more clinical trials to confirm benefits.
September 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This review highlights the medicinal potential and pharmacological activities of the plant Plumbago zeylanica, while emphasizing the critical need for mass propagation methods to address its over-exploitation and support the development of novel herbal medicines.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that rice water, containing essential minerals and vitamins, shows promise in cosmetic and dermatological applications by acting as an anti-aging agent, hair growth promoter, and natural antidandruff treatment due to its antioxidant and antifungal properties.
October 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This review describes the pharmacological activities and chemical components of Trichosanthes dioica, but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing potential unproven therapeutic uses in traditional medicine.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review compiled evidence suggesting that flavonoids may promote skin wound healing due to their anti-inflammatory, angiogenesis, re-epithelialization, and antioxidant properties, while also discussing current limitations and future prospects for these compounds as wound-healing agents.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review highlights that while dandruff affects over 50% of humans and cannot be fully eradicated, it can be controlled through chemical treatments that may cause side effects or herbal remedies such as Neem and Tea tree oil, which have longstanding use in hair care.
December 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This review suggests that metformin, known for its antidiabetic uses, may benefit chronic inflammatory skin diseases like acne vulgaris, hidradenitis suppurativa, and rosacea due to its multiple therapeutic properties, although more research is needed to confirm its efficacy in dermatology.
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May 2020 in “Acta pharmaceutica” The researchers reported that protocatechuic acid reduced melanin synthesis and enhanced antioxidant activity in cultured human hair follicle melanocytes, indicating potential for skin whitening applications.
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September 2022 in “Cellular and molecular biology” In this study, Agaricus bisporus derived β-Glucan particles demonstrated antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer effects against cervical cancer HeLa cells, suggesting potential as a therapeutic option.
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October 2022 in “Journal of food and nutrition research” This review investigates the potential benefits of cinnamon supplementation alongside lifestyle changes for managing obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome, but it reports no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” This study highlights the potential of S. anacardium in herbal skincare and haircare for its antioxidant and rejuvenating properties but underscores the need for clinical validation and improved delivery systems to address toxicity and formulation challenges.
March 2026 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review suggests that Aloe vera has potential benefits for various skin conditions by integrating Unani medicinal concepts with contemporary biomedical evidence.
October 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Trends in Medical Research” This review highlights the potential of rosemary as a treatment for various types of alopecia, with effects possibly comparable to minoxidil and a favorable safety profile, though further large-scale studies are necessary to confirm these findings.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This review examined the dermatological potential of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) and found preliminary evidence of its beneficial effects on various non-malignant skin conditions, such as pigmentary disorders, inflammatory skin issues, wound healing, and scalp health, though further research is needed to confirm these findings.
December 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Farmasi (Scientific Journal of Pharmacy)” This literature review reports that lavender essential oil exhibits various medicinal benefits, such as antibacterial and antioxidant properties, and that incorporating nanotechnology could enhance its effectiveness by improving solubility and stability.
June 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This review explored the potential of medicinal plants and natural compounds as alternative treatments for baldness, identifying several with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may help reduce hair loss.
March 2024 in “World Academy of Sciences Journal” This narrative review explores how exercise might help maintain skin homeostasis disrupted by protein deficiency, potentially by promoting processes like increased collagen synthesis and stimulating anti-inflammatory effects, though the exact mechanisms are not entirely understood.
June 2023 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” This review article highlights the potential health benefits and pharmaceutical components of pumpkin seeds, which contain proteins, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, and discusses their traditional medicinal uses and emerging applications in the food industry.
March 2026 in “Current Bioactive Compounds” In a rat model, this study observed that applying high-concentration (100%) P. europaea root extract topically significantly enhanced hair growth by increasing the number of hair follicles, hair shaft diameter, and hair length compared to controls, suggesting its potential as a treatment for alopecia.
November 2024 in “Journal of Scientific Agriculture” This paper reviews the benefits of using silk proteins as natural ingredients in cosmetics, highlighting their potential for improving skin and hair health due to properties like antimicrobial activity, UV resistance, and enhanced moisture absorption.
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights the potential of coffee silverskin's bioactive compounds in combating skin aging and related conditions, suggesting it as a promising natural ingredient for cosmetics due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties.
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August 2023 in “Antioxidants” This study found that Gelidium corneum, a type of red seaweed, may serve as a promising source of bioactive compounds for skin health, showing photoprotective and healing properties in vitro and antioxidant and stability benefits in vivo when used in dermocosmetic formulations.
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January 2024 in “Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review explored the biological properties of Punica granatum, noting its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, and highlighted its potential as a therapeutic agent for various conditions; however, more extensive clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review examines the therapeutic potential of Aftimoon (Cuscuta reflexa), focusing on its pharmacological properties and traditional uses in Unani medicine for various ailments, and highlighting its range of biological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.