March 2024 in “Organic letters” This study reports that difluoromethyl nitrile oxide can rapidly functionalize various alkenes at room temperature, leading to products that can transform into valuable medicinal chemistry building blocks like CF2H-isoxazolines for bioactive molecule modification.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This research reports that essential oils may enhance athletic performance by improving cerebral hemodynamics and promoting muscle and psycho-emotional relaxation through activation of the limbic system.
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January 2010 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study identified that rose, thyme geraniol, palmarosa, and tolu balsam essential oils activate TRPV1, with citronellol and geraniol as newly recognized agonists.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This review explores the chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils from selected aromatic roots, highlighting their potential for various industries, though more research is needed to standardize their bioactive components.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This commentary discusses the potential of natural volatiles in medical aromatherapy, highlighting their ability to synergize with other drugs and modulate biological processes, but reports no new results.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Essential Oil Research” This study found a strong correlation between antioxidant activity and phenolic content in rosemary, influenced by bioclimatic and seasonal factors in different stages of Tunisia.
In this review, researchers highlighted the use of essential oils, praised for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, in treating a variety of conditions, and noted their emerging role in dermocosmetics for issues like hyperpigmentation, acne, and skin aging.
January 2019 in “Le dépôt institutionnel (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières)” This document is a thesis or dissertation backed by the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, and it provides no new research findings.
December 2025 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” In this study, researchers used gas chromatography–mass spectrometry to analyze agarwood from Laos and Thailand, identifying key volatile compounds also found in five other regions, and highlighted cytokine-regulated anti-inflammatory activity as a significant biological mechanism, suggesting potential for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
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November 2024 in “Planta” This review highlights the potential of aromatic plants as natural antioxidants in cosmeceuticals, which may combat skin aging and promote rejuvenation by counteracting oxidative stress, offering a natural alternative to synthetic products with benefits like photoprotection and anti-wrinkle effects.
This source explores the diverse benefits of basil oil, highlighting its use in aromatherapy for stress relief, as a remedy for skin and respiratory issues, and in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
December 2023 in “Medicine and Materials” This study reviewed the use of essential oils in cosmetics and highlighted that while chamomile, rosemary, and geranium oils can be applied directly to the skin when diluted, most essential oils require caution due to potential dermatological reactions.
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April 2022 in “Critical reviews in food science and nutrition” This review examines the potential role of odorant receptors in human skin cells responding to flavor compounds and their implications for skin health and disease, without providing new clinical results.
This study introduces a novel visible light-mediated intramolecular [2+2] cycloaddition process that forms 6-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptanes, offering a new synthesis route for bioisosteric mimetics used in drug discovery, potentially expanding medicinal chemistry applications beyond traditional limitations.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” In this narrative review, essential oils like lavender, chamomile, and bergamot are identified as effective interventions for stress management, influencing emotional processes through various application methods and promoting both physical and emotional well-being.
August 2025 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” This study identified various therapeutic applications of rosemary in humans, including cellular, dental, dermatological, metabolic, respiratory, and nervous system conditions, supporting its potential in evidence-based medicine.
June 2022 in “Pham Ngoc Thach Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy” This study identified key natural compounds such as polyphenols and flavonoids in tongue fern and established optimal extraction conditions using methanol.
May 2015 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” In this study, the stability properties of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) were characterized, revealing how factors like pressure and water sensitivity influence their intrinsic stability and potential degradation.
This chapter reports that essential oil-based therapy, or aromatherapy, poses potential benefits for managing various disorders, such as pain, psychological issues, and skin conditions, although toxicity risks necessitate careful use under professional supervision.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” In laboratory tests, this study found that aqueous extracts of Myristica fragrans showed significant membrane stabilization, suggesting its potential as an anti-inflammatory agent, though further research is needed to confirm its pharmacological application.
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February 2024 in “Peer Review” This study reviewed the use of rosemary essential oil combined with photobiomodulation for treating androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the potential benefits of rosemary's antioxidant and vasodilatory properties alongside enhanced cellular processes from photobiomodulation.
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses side effects and allergy contact dermatitis caused by essential oils in cosmetic products and reports no new clinical results.
July 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This review highlights rosemary oil's potential therapeutic and cosmetic uses due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anticancer properties, though further research is necessary to fully understand its mechanisms and develop safe, effective applications.
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November 2024 in “Cell Biology and Toxicology” This study suggests that targeting olfactory receptors in the lung epithelium might help treat odorant-induced asthma in cases without type 2 inflammation, as these receptors could play a role in airway sensitivity to smells.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that compounds isolated from Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus demonstrated antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities, potentially offering therapeutic benefits for inflammatory bowel diseases by inhibiting COX-2 and iNOS enzymes and blocking ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling.
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November 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that aromatherapy involving essential oils significantly improved symptoms of alopecia areata compared to carrier oils alone in a randomized controlled trial.
September 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study describes a microfluorometric method to quantify lipid removal and reattachment on human hair during light exposure and chemical treatments, altering hair surface properties from hydrophobic to hydrophilic.
October 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” Custom software found that common allergy drugs might have new uses for various conditions and could improve survival in some cancers.
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October 1978 in “PubMed” This study found that the aromatic retinoic acid derivative Ro 10-9359 provided excellent results in 64% of severe psoriasis patients, especially in those with erythrodermic and pustular types, though relapses and side effects were noted.
This study found that compounds isolated from Indian medicinal plants showed good to moderate hair growth activity in vivo compared to minoxidil.